Paul Lönnfors appointed new Investor Relations Manager for KCI Konecranes Group

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Paul Lönnfors, (43), B.Sc. (Econ.) CIRP 2005, has been appointed Investor Relations Manager for KCI Konecranes Group effective as of 1 September 2006.

Paul Lönnfors has a broad experience in the field of international investor relations. He joins KCI Konecranes from KONE Corporation where he held the position of Communications and IR Manager. Prior to joining KONE Mr. Lönnfors was Investor Relations Manager at Partek Corporation and his previous positions include financial journalist for Reuters as well as securities broker and analyst. He will report to Teuvo Rintamäki, Chief Financial Officer, KCI Konecranes Group.

KCI Konecranes’ current IR Manager Franciska Janzon, (34), M.Sc.(Econ.), has been appointed Manager, Corporate Branding and Communications. She will report to Mikael Wegmüller Director, Marketing and Communications, KCI Konecranes Group from 18 September 2006.

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Teuvo Rintamäki, CFO, tel. +358-20 427 2040

This press release together with a downloadable picture is available at our web site www.konecranes.com.

KCI Konecranes is a world leading crane technology and service-company. Maintenance services are provided for cranes of every make. The product range include light crane systems, heavy-duty cranes for process industries and shipyards, special harbour cranes for bulk materials and containers as well as reach stackers and lift trucks. In 2005, Group sales totalled EUR 971 million. The Group has 7,000 employees in 38 countries. KCI Konecranes is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V).

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