Valmet recognized as the 'Marketing Organization of the Year'

Valmet Corporation's press release on September 7, 2015 at 01:00 p.m. EET

Valmet has been recognized as the 'Marketing Organization of the Year' within the business-to-business sector in Finland. The decision on the awarded company was made by the sales and marketing directors of the Top500 Finnish companies in an event organized by the Management Events in Helsinki on September 1, 2015. In total 185 sales and marketing directors participated in the event. In addition to Valmet, Kone and Wärtsilä were the final candidates for the award.

The award was given to Valmet's SVP, Marketing and Communications, Anu Salonsaari-Posti. "This recognition is one of signals that show that we have managed to create a strong and positive Valmet identity, which is reflected in many ways both internally and externally. The strong brand supports our competitiveness and sales in global markets."

"Valmet's entire personnel has worked with a great attitude to build the company's business and reputation. Valmet has a clear strategy, its customers' trust and competitive solutions and services, which also support sustainable development. These serve as a good foundation for developing customer experience and our services towards our vision: To become the global champion in serving our customers," concludes Salonsaari-Posti.

VALMET
Corporate Communications

For further information, please contact:
Anu Salonsaari-Posti, SVP, Marketing and Communications, Valmet, tel. +358 50 453 4262

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet's vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers.

Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and plant improvements and spare parts. The strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bio-energy production. Valmet's advanced automation solutions range from single measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects.

Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.