Systemair - acquisition in North America

The ventilation company Systemair has acquired the DehumidificationDivision from the Canadian company W.C. Woods. The division, with anannual sales of 5 million dollars, will be moved to Systemair'ssubsidiary in Canada. The products will continue to be sold under theWood's brand in Europe and under the Fantech brand name in US andCanada.- The dehumidification products are a kindred product area that suitsour production well. It is focused on the commercial market and willbe a good complement for our distribution network in North America,says Gerald Engström, CEO Systemair.For further information, please contact:Gerald Engström, CEO, +46 222-440 01, mobile +46 705 19 0 0 01Glen Nilsson, CFO, +46 222-44003, mobile +46 706 544 003Systemair AB, SE 739 30 Skinnskatteberg , Sweden , Phone + 46 222 44000 , www.systemair.comSystemair in briefSystemair is a leading ventilation company with operations in 38countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa andAustralia. The Company had sales of more than SEK 3.3 billion in the2008/09 financial year and currently employs about 1,960 people.Since it was founded in 1974, the Company has increased sales everyyear and at the same time reported an operating profit. During thepast three years, the Company's growth rate has averaged roughly 13percent. Systemair has well-established operations in growth markets.The Group's products are marketed under the Systemair, Frico, VEABand Fantech brands. Systemair shares have been quoted on the Mid CapList of the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm since October2007.