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Vaisala Oyj Vaisala Oyj, stock exchange release, 16.7.2008 at 11.00
Vaisala and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology have signed an agreement to supply radiosondes for the upper air observation network of the Bureau. The duration of the agreement is three years, with an option for one additional year. The total value of the radiosondes to be supplied during the three year period is expected to exceed 5 million EUR.
Vaisala's upper air products are used to provide the raw data for 5-7 day weather forecasts. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology operates one of the world's largest meteorological observation networks and is an existing customer for Vaisala upper air observation equipment.
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, providing services, products and solutions for meteorology, environmental sciences, aviation, traffic and industry. Built on science-based innovation, advanced technology and over 70 years of experience, Vaisala is committed to providing a better quality of life through environmental measurement. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs over 1100 professionals and is listed on the Nordic Exchange, Helsinki. www.vaisala.com
Further information: Robert Ireland, Vaisala Pty Ltd, Regional Manager, tel +61 3 9815 6700 (Melbourne, Australia) Jouni Lintunen, CFO, tel +358 9 8949 2215 (Helsinki, Finland)
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