EANS-Adhoc: Von Roll Holding AG / Von Roll takes its first step into the growth market of water: Acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH

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08.03.2010

- Von Roll signs agreement with BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH to acquire full stake in
company
- Extensive range of technologies in water and wastewater treatment
- Product and service offering expanded to cater to customers from the energy
sector
- New business segment "Von Roll Water"

Wädenswil/Au, Switzerland, 8 March 2010 - Von Roll Holding AG, the global market
leader in insulation products and services, and one of Switzerland´s longest
established industrial companies specializing in products and systems for power
generation, transmission, and distribution, has signed an agreement with BHU
Umwelttechnik GmbH to acquire a full stake in the company. Both parties have
agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The sale is expected to go through by
18 March 2010.

Headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissigen, Germany, BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH
specializes in water and wastewater treatment. The core competencies of this
company, which was founded in 2000, lie in process engineering and project
management from consulting right through to turnkey implementation. BHU
Umwelttechnik GmbH has expertise in a wide range of areas, which enables it to
solve almost any process engineering task in the field of water and wastewater
treatment. The company licenses several of its processes in a number of
countries. Its global customers include renowned production companies, energy
and water suppliers, and local authorities. As part of the additional business
segment "Von Roll Water", BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH serves both the industrial and
the public water market with a market potential of around CHF 180 billion. The
company employs 22 employees and generated sales of around CHF 12 million in
2009.

"With the acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, we are taking our first step
into the strategically important market for water and wastewater treatment,"
said Thomas Limberger, CEO and President of the Board of Directors of Von Roll
Holding AG. "This market plays an important role globally and is a new
strategically important pillar for our company, one that we will continue to
invest in. The fact that BHU has pioneering technologies at its disposal and
possesses unique selling points in many areas means that we will share in this
growth in the long term. Furthermore, this merger will strengthen our claim to
be the leading technology company for key, forward-looking technologies in
energy-related sectors."

The acquisition of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH represents a continuation of Von
Roll´s existing strategy to expand its business portfolio. It will enable the
company to secure its position in the strategically important and profitable
water market. The aim of this future strategy is twofold: On the one hand, it
aims to intensify activities in existing markets, for example, the power plant
and drinking water market, and on the other hand, to tap into new markets, for
example seawater treatment. BHU is active in numerous projects across Europe and
Asia and is planning further projects in the United States and the Middle East.
The integration of the company into Von Roll Holding AG will stimulate synergies
in purchasing and sales. By making this acquisition, Von Roll has extended its
product and service offering to cater to customers from the energy sector. The
fact that the two CEOs of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, Reinhold Brenner and Dr.
Conrad Hubele, are to remain in their posts will guarantee that their expertise
is retained within the Von Roll Group.

"As part of a leading global company, we will enjoy countless opportunities for
growth," said Dr. Conrad Hubele, CEO of BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH. "The financial
opportunities offered by Von Roll and the global sales and customer network in
particular will give us access to major projects, new technologies, and other
markets. In the future, we will be able to grow more quickly and to enter new
international markets."

For more detailed information on BHU Umwelttechnik GmbH, visit the company
website www.bhu-tech.de.

About Von Roll Holding AG:
As one of Switzerland´s longest established industrial companies, Von Roll
focuses on products and systems for power generation, transmission and
distribution. Von Roll is the global market leader in insulation products,
systems and services and is represented in 19 countries with around 3,100
employees at 30 sites.

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prepared in German and then translated into English. In the event of any
discrepancy, the German version prevails.

Further inquiry note:
Press: Sven Ohligs, Head of Communications,
Tel.: +41 44 204 3031, Fax: +41 44 204 3039, E-mail: [email protected]
Investors: Luitpold Wüsthof, Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +41 (44) 204 3050, Fax: +41 44 204 3008, E-mail: [email protected]
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issuer:   Von Roll Holding AG
          Steinacherstrasse 101
          CH-8804 Au / Wädenswil
phone:    +41 (0)44 204 30 34
FAX:      +41 (0)44 204 30 39
mail:     [email protected]
WWW:      http://www.vonroll.ch
sector:   Misc. Industrials
ISIN:     CH0003245351
indexes:  SPI, Midcap Market Index

stockmarkets: official dealing: SIX Swiss Exchange
language: English

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