Rautaruukki Steel is renewing its operational organisation, combining the production, works services, sales and marketing operations at the Raahe, Hämeenlinna and Kankaanpää works into larger units. The following appointments will come into force as from 1 March 2002: Mr Jorma Karjalainen (at present Vice President, Strip Products) is appointed Vice President, Production, Rautaruukki Steel, with responsibility for production and works services. Mr Olli-Matti Saksi (at present Vice President, Sales, Strip Products) is appointed Vice President, Sales, Rautaruukki Steel. Mr Harri Mantila (at present Vice President, Plate Products) is appointed Vice President, Marketing, Rautaruukki Steel.