Bene is awarded two million euro order to fit out 600 high quality workstations for Voith AG in Germany.

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Waidhofen/Ybbs (euro adhoc) - On 4th December 2008 Bene AG, a Vienna
Stock Exchange listed company, secured another major order in Germany
to the value of two million euros. The order to design the office
space solutions in a new office building for Voith AG represents a
significant achievement in Germany for the Austrian integrated
provider of office and working environments.

The order placed by Voith AG in Baden Württemberg, Germany, is to fit
out 600 new workstations in a brand new office building covering
8,000m² of office space. Bene will design the high quality modern
workstations, the communication areas and meeting spaces,
incorporating over 1,000 linear metres of wall. Based on a needs
assessment and analysis of work processes, the solution concept
focuses in particular on a flexible office layout that makes
efficient use of floor space.

Voith AG was founded in 1867 and is one of the largest family-owned
companies in Europe. Its headquarters are based in Baden-Württemberg.
Voith Paper, Voith Turbo, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation and
Voith Industrial Services make up the Voith Group of companies, which
has over 37,000 employees worldwide at over 270 locations and a
turnover of four billion euros.

About Bene. Bene is convinced that there is a clear connection
between the design of office and work environments, company culture
and the success of a company. Bene´s concepts, products and services
turn this philosophy into reality. Development, design and production
as well as consulting and sales are united under one roof. With 80
sites in 31 countries and 1,479 employees worldwide, Bene offers its
customers regional access to all of its services. In the business
year 2007/2008, consolidated sales of the Bene Group amounted to EUR
252.5 million. Bene is market leader in Austria and number six in
Europe. The annual report 2007/08 is available at www.bene.com.

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Public Relations

Mag. Ursula Grabher, MAS

Head of Public Relations

A-1010 Wien

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Tel +43-1-53426-1265

www.bene.com

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Mag. Gerald Strohmaier, MBA

Head of Finance & Investor Relations

A-3340 Waidhofen/Ybbs

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Tel +43-7442-500-3372

www.bene.com

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