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Oerlikon China donated one million RMB to the China Red Cross in an effort to save life and help the needy victims in Sichuan.

The earthquake on May 12th, 2008, in Sichuan Province was the worst in threedecades in China, with a death toll near 15,000 and leaving thousands of people homeless. After the earthquake, Oerlikon China immediately ensured the employee's safety at their offices in the affected areas in Chengdu, Sichuan Province and Hanzhong, Shanxi Province. To date, thankfully all Oerlikon employees are left unharmed.

On May 15th, Oerlikon China donated one million RMB to the China Red Cross inorder to provide immediate aid. Additionally, the company encouraged its 2,500employees in China to voluntarily donate cash, material and blood.

Mr. Wang Jun, Oerlikon China President, said: "It's our accountability to save lifeand give our aids to victims caused by Sichuan Earthquake. Donation of onemillion RMB is our first step to undertake responsibility; we will take further measures depending on the rescue status.

Oelikon China production plant in Suzhou donate additional 61000 RMB from the employee's in Suzhou.  

"About OerlikonOerlikon (SWX: OERL) is one of the world's most successful high-tech industrial groups specializing in machine and plant engineering. The company is a leader in the field of industrial solutions and innovative technologies for textile manufacture, thin-film solar andthin-film coating, drive, precision and vacuum systems. With roots in Switzerland and a longtradition stretching back 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player with a workforce of morethan 19,000 at 170 locations in 35 different countries. Oerlikon entered China Market 40years ago.

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