Beijer Electronics' Annual Report 2009

The Beijer Electronics annual report for 2009 is now available on Beijer Electronics' website, www.beijerelectronics.se (http://www.beijerelectronics.se/). Innovation and growth are in focus and the Annual Report outlines the company's long history of developing leading technology solutions and strategies for future growth.

Despite a tough market, Beijer Electronics has invested in high-tech product development. The company has launched several new products and concepts for automation solutions and robust data communications during the year. Among others iX, a new software platform for HMI products. In the field of data communications several new products were launched offering robust and cost-effective solutions for railway applications.
In his comments about the year the President and CEO Fredrik Jönsson notes that 2009 was a tough year for the entire automation industry. But thanks to early implemented cost savings, internal development and a focus on sales Beijer Electronics has a stable platform for growth and is in a good position for the future.
Fredrik Jönsson commented further:
- In 2010, we will continue our growth strategy, where the development of attractive concept solutions, increased geographical presence and openness to further acquisitions are key building blocks. There is no doubt that automation is the future. With today's focus on production efficiency, reduced energy use and environmental concerns, we have a very important role to play.
A printed copy of the annual report in Swedish will be distributed around April 9th to those who have registered this request through Beijer Electronics' subscription service. The report can also be ordered from the company via phone +46 (0)40 35 84 96 or by sending an e-mail to [email protected] ([email protected]).
The annual report in English will be obtainable on the company's website around mid-April and can then be ordered from the company in a printed format at the end of that month.

Beijer Electronics is a fast growing technology company with extensive experience of industrial automation and robust data communication, developing and marketing competitive products and solutions with focus on the user. Since its start-up in 1981, Beijer Electronics has evolved into a multinational group with subsidiaries in 14 countries some 500 employees and sales of 1.1 bn SEK 2009. The company is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm's Small Cap list under the ticker BELE. www.beijerelectronics.se (http://www.beijerelectronics.se/)

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For more information, please contact
CEO and President, Fredrik Jönsson, tel +46 (0)40 35 86 00, mobile +46 (0)705 17 16 26
CFO, Lennart Mauritzson, tel +46 (0)40 35 86 53, mobile +46 (0)705 52 05 57
Corporate Communications, Katarina Erichs Emilson, tel +46 (0)40 35 84 96, mobile +46 (0)703 35 84 96