PLC UUTECHNIC GROUP OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, JANUARY 12, 2016 at 11:45

Mr. Ismo Haaparanta (B.Sc. Engineering and MBA) has been appointed as deputy CEO of Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj since 18.1.2016. Prior to his position Mr. Haaparanta has been the CEO of a Norwegian mining company Sydvaranger Gruve AS. Formerly Mr. Haaparanta has also been acting in several managerial positions in Yara Suomi Oy. Mr. Haaparanta will be responsible for the Group's business development and human resources in accordance with the company's strategy. Mr. Haaparanta reports to the CEO of Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj Mr. Martti Heikkilä.

In Uusikaupunki January 12, 2016

PLC UUTECHNIC GROUP OYJ

Board of Directors

Further information:

Jouko Peräaho, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Plc Uutechnic Group Oyj, +358 500 740 808

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