EANS-Adhoc: Schaffner Holding AG / Schaffner Group confirms major order for high-speed trains in China Delivery of magnetic components in the high single-digit millions

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Major order

17.09.2009

The Schaffner Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: SAHN) will supply, in a
first tranche to be delivered by mid-2010, transformers and reactors
valued in the upper single-digit millions for new high-speed trains
currently under construction for the Chinese National Railway.

The major order for delivery of components for the Chinese National
Railway's new high-tech trains reconfirms the Schaffner Group's
standing as a leading supplier of magnetic components to the
international rail technology sector. "This major order will
significantly strengthen Schaffner's position in what is today the
world's biggest market for high-speed trains," explained Alexander
Hagemann, Chief Executive Officer of the Schaffner Group. Schaffner
will supply transformers and reactors to Siemens, which is delivering
components such as the electronics equipment and undercarriages for
the high-speed trains being constructed in China with local Chinese
partners.

China commissioned the construction of 100 modern high-speed trains
in the first quarter of 2009. The high-tech trains being built in
China have a top speed of 350 km/h, comprise 16 coaches totaling
around 400 meters in length, and will have the capacity to carry over
1,000 passengers. They are scheduled to go into operation in 2010 on
the new 1300 km track running between Beijing and Shanghai, and will
cover the distance in four hours.

Luterbach, September 17, 2009

Schaffner Holding AG
4542 Luterbach, Switzerland
T +41 32 681 66 26
F +41 32 681 66 30
www.schaffner.com

Calendar
December 8, 2009 Publication of 2008/2009 Annual Results
January 13, 2010 Annual General Meeting

Schaffner - energy efficiency and reliability The Schaffner Group is
the international leader in the development and production of
solutions which ensure the efficient and reliable operation of
electronic systems. The Group's broad range of products and services
includes EMC/EMI components, harmonic filters and magnetic components
as well as the development and implementation of customized
solutions. Schaffner components are deployed in energy-efficient
drive systems and electronic motor controls, in wind power and
photovoltaic systems, rail technology, machine tools and robotics as
well as power supplies for numerous electronic devices in sectors
such as medical technology or telecommunications. Schaffner provides
on-site service to customers around the world through an efficient,
global organization and makes ongoing investments in research,
development, production and sales to systematically expand its
position as leader on the international market.

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Further inquiry note:

Alexander Hagemann

Chief Executive Officer

T +41 32 681 66 06

alexander.hagemann@schaffner.com

Kurt Ledermann

Chief Financial Officer

T +41 32 681 66 08

kurt.ledermann@schaffner.com

Branche: Electrical Appliances
ISIN: CH0009062099
WKN: 906209
Index: SPI, SPIEX, SSCI
Börsen: SIX Swiss Exchange / regulated dealing