Advanced technology closes safety gaps in tunnels Innovative LED technology for safe and sustainable tunnel lighting Buttenwiesen, Germany, 7 May 2024. Surface specialist SURTECO ensures greater safety in Norway's tunnels. Safety in tunnels is of paramount importance, especially in the Scandinavian countries. It is therefore understandable that one of the world's first linear multifunctional LED es-cape systems for tunnels was implemented in a project in Norway. The Handrail Security System is the result of a collaborative partnership led by Proxll AS (Norway), an engineering firm specializing in railway and switch heating systems with extensive experience in the Scandinavian railway sector. Working alongside them are their contractor partner Caverion, the Bane NOR railway operator, and Döllken Profiles (Bönen, Germany), a subsidiary of the SURTECO Group SE. Jens Hartmann, Key Account Manager at Döllken Profiles, elucidated, "The partner-ship between Proxll and Döllken began in 2014. Leveraging Proxll's reputable stand-ing and expansive network in the Scandinavian market, both Bane NOR, the cus-tomer, and Caverion, the contractor, were immediately impressed by the functionality of the developed system. Consequently, it entered serial production in 2023 and was deployed within the past year." He further remarked, "This rapid implementation not only underscores the effectiveness of the prototype but also emphasizes the signifi-cant demand and urgent need for innovative safety solutions in railway tunnels." "The remarkable success of the Handrail Security System underscores the unwaver-ing dedication and exceptional performance demonstrated by all project stakehold-ers, coupled with their keen embrace of cutting-edge technologies for the betterment of society," emphasized Håkon Einarsson, Project Manager at Proxll. "Through the remarkable quality, and technical expertise exhibited by Döllken Profiles and Cav-erion, we instilled unwavering confidence in our customers long before the final prod-uct was even completed." "Döllken contributed expertise in materials, production, and played a pivotal role in the final development phase, addressing client concerns and requests throughout the process," Einarsson added. "Previously, we made substantial investments of approximately 1 million euros in developing our production infrastructure and material development. These significant steps have enabled Döllken Profiles to now globally produce our innovative product solution in series," explained Martina Baden, Managing Director of Döllken Profiles GmbH, a company of the SURTECO Group. Closing Safety Gaps in Tunnels The latest EU regulations require handrails with lighting on escape routes. With Döllken Profiles' Handrail System, tunnel operators can meet these requirements with a single integrated system. Clear orientation in emergency situations is crucial for safety and can even be life-saving in the event of an emergency. Especially in complete darkness, the im-portance of light as a central factor for reliable orientation becomes apparent. Given longstanding guidelines and the rapid advancement of LED technology, new solution paths are emerging. Norway, a leader in the Human Development Index, aims to harness these potentials. Advanced LED technology not only promises greater energy efficiency but also flexible lighting design and control. Its integration into tunnel emergency lighting systems can enhance safety, reduce costs, and allevi-ate environmental impact. Moreover, it can be used in small and narrower tunnels to ensure effective lighting and orientation. World's First Handrail with Three Integrated LED Strips Döllken Profiles, in collaboration with its development partners, has designed a hand-rail that ensures maximum orientation in emergencies and consists of two compo-nents systemically. In the lower section, there is a mounting bracket along with a ro-bust, fully protected LED strip, illuminating the escape route. The upper part serves as the actual handrail. A second and third LED strip ensure unambiguous orientation. The so-called Uplight shines towards the tunnel wall, while the Frontlight illuminates towards the tunnel center. All three options are used in the crossing sections, where the emergency ex-its are located. The Handrail Security System is thus the world's first safety system for tunnels capa-ble of accommodating three LED strips, providing a maximum level of functionality. Innovative LED Technology for Safe and Sustainable Tunnel Lighting The advancing LED technology not only offers increased energy efficiency but also enhanced flexibility in terms of lighting design and control. By incorporating these innovations into tunnel emergency lighting systems, not only can safety be improved and energy costs reduced, but also a reduction in environmental impact can be achieved. Additionally, it allows customers to quickly and easily carry out installations and repairs, with fewer cables and reduced downtime, without the need to halt traffic. In the Norwegian Drammen Tunnel, a total of 14,000 meters of the Handrail Security System were installed and will soon be handed over for use. The new Drammen Tunnel is part of the new double-track line from Drammen to Kobbervikdalen. It is almost 7 km long and consists of approximately 6 km of rock tunnels, 290 m of loose rock tunnels, and 540 m of concrete tunnels. "At SURTECO, our focus is on continuously developing innovative solutions that not only improve efficiency and enhance safety but also make a sustainable contribution. The technical profiles segment is a strategic growth market for us to enter new appli-cation areas," emphasizes Wolfgang Moyses, CEO of SURTECO Group SE. The development of the glass fiber-reinforced plastic profile was the responsibility of the engineers at Döllken Profiles, a company specialized in extrusion profiles based in Bönen (a subsidiary of SURTECO Group SE), and their subsidiary Döllken Light-ing, which was responsible for the LED technology and is one of the pioneers in the development of durable LED strips. For more product information: Handrail Security System For press quesitons please contact: Lizette Ruiz Guevara Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Marketing Johan-Viktor-Bausch-Straße 2 86647 Buttenwiesen Deutschland Tel.: +49 8274 9988-0 E-Mail: Corporate.Communications@surteco.com Social media https://www.linkedin.com/company/surteco/ https://www.instagram.com/surteco.europe/ https://www.facebook.com/surteco.europe

- Higher production speed and shorter delivery time with larger design variety and flexibility at the same time - Several customer orders successfully produced and delivered - Funding received from the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) Buttenwiesen, February 2024: Surface specialist SURTECO is introducing a new process for full-width digital printing. This will enable customers to produce decorative surfaces for furniture and flooring in a much more flexible and resource-efficient way in future. Customer benefits The system can be used to produce high-quality decor prints up to 225 cm wide - with several decors on one roll and a repeat length of up to six meters. Unconventional structures and large colour spaces are also possible even with the smallest batch sizes. Even dimensionally critical decor papers can be printed with the machine configuration. And new, creative designs - such as fantasy decors - are no problem either. "The system opens up completely new possibilities for our customers in terms of flexibility, quality and decor variety," summarizes Robert Vancko, Head of Business Unit Surfaces. Customer orders delivered Since the digital printing system was commissioned, numerous customer orders have been accepted, produced, and delivered. "The customers are very satisfied with the quality and so are we. This enables us to fulfill demanding customer requests, both from existing customers and new customers," says Vancko. Sustainability funding SURTECO has been able to develop the new digital printing process in recent years and bring it to market maturity with the help of funding. The funding was awarded in 2017 as a part of the Environmental Innovation Program of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) and was administered by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) in subsequent years. Since 1979, the Environmental Innovation Program has supported companies in putting innovative and environmentally friendly processes into practice to combine ecological and economic requirements. SURTECO GROUP SE, based in Buttenwiesen, is a medium-sized, internationally active, listed company. The company unites leading national and international brands in surface technology under one roof. The extensive product portfolio includes printed decor papers, impregnates, release papers, decorative surface films and edgebanding based on special technical papers and plastics, as well as plastic skirtings, technical profiles for industry and roller shutter systems and coated fabrics. The Group manufactures its products at 26 locations on four continents worldwide and employs around 3,800 people. In 2022, the company generated annual sales of € 748 million and EBIT of € 40 million. The customers of the SURTECO Group mainly come from the wood-based materials, flooring and furniture industries, including the interior design sector. The shares of SURTECO GROUP SE are listed on the official market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt and Munich stock exchanges under the abbreviation SUR and ISIN DE0005176903 and are also traded on the stock exchanges in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. Press Contact Lizette Ruiz Guevara Senior Vice President Corporate Communications and Marketing Johan-Viktor-Bausch-Str. 2 86647 Buttenwiesen Germany Tel.: +49 8274 9988-0 Corporate.Communications@surteco.com

(Buttenwiesen, 23 January 2024) Antonio Cardona has been appointed as a new Head of Business Unit Edgebands effective from 1 January 2024. Cardona will replace Fredy Hiltmann, who announced in September 2023 his retirement from SURTECO. Cardona is currently member of the Executive Committee of the Proadec Group and Member of the Management Board of Proadec Brazil and Chapacinta Mexico both part of SURTECO Group. He has worked internationally throughout his career including leading the delivery of major international projects, and running operations and sales activities, in Europe, Asia and North America. Hiltmann stepped down from his role last December. Wolfgang Moyses, SURTECO Group CEO, said: “Antonio has been with Proadec, a company of SURTECO Group, since 2005. He has impressed the Board with the impact he has made over the last 19 years to our business, our customer relationship and to the people. He brings a clear customer and business focus. Antonio is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who has a strong industrial background and an excellent track record of delivery in the Edgeband industry. We are very happy to welcome Antonio as our Head of Business Unit Edgeband in our Senior Executive team.” “On behalf of the Board, we thank Fredy for his leadership and valuable contribution in a challenging time and wish him personally and professionally all the best.” Fredy Hiltmann, ex Head of Business Units Edgeband, said: “My time with SURTECO was very enriching and I look back with an enormous satisfaction. I am pleased that Antonio will now lead the Business Unit into its next phase. I wish Antonio and everyone at SURTECO all the best and a very bright future”. Antonio Cardona, Head of Business Units Edgeband, said: “It’s an honor to lead the Business Unit Edgeband. This Business Unit has great people that love our customers and products. I’m convinced about the substantial value we can create together as a team. Now, more than ever, our focus must remain on operating safely and efficiently, executing with excellence, and always focusing on customers and people. This is how we will be a selected partner of choice for our stakeholders.” Antonio Cardona will be based in Portugal and will report directly to Wolfgang Moyses, SURTECO Group CEO. Antonio Cardona vita Antonio Cardona is Portuguese, 50, has a degree in economics and an MBA in Financial Management, Controlling and Audit. He comes from Proadec, a company of the SURTECO Group where he has spent the last 19 years, the last 10 years as a Managing Director. Before, he was at Corticeira Amorim-Indústria, SA in different strategic positions in Portugal, USA, UK, and Japan.

SURTECO presents innovations and trends at CARAVAN SALON Düsseldorf from 30.08. to 08.09.2024. Discover a whole world of inspiration for your 2025/26 caravan models. To find the perfect design for your caravan, we have created three interior design worlds. ACTIVE LIVING Step into the world of “Active Living“ and experience a home that offers you tranquility and relaxation without compromising on practical solutions. The “Active Living” decors foster an ambiance of coziness and invite you to unwind. Light and elegantly curved shapes, combined with calm colours inspired by nature, create a stylish, modern naturalness. OPTIMIZED LIVING Embark on a journey through the “Optimized Living“ world, where meticulously chosen decors craft a visually appealing environment that combines practical functionality with stylish design. Discover the allure of calm woods and clean lines and elevate your caravan by using our premium decors into a harmonious symbiosis of aesthetics, texture and subtle sophistication. UNIQUE LIVING Experience a sense of uniqueness. The “Unique Living“ decors from SURTECO allow you to express yourself individually and to create a space that invites you to feel good. Explore the variety of our decors and discover your personal style. From material mixes to geometric patterns to bold colours, we offer a wide range of designs that combine different styles into a harmonious and appealing composition. Visit us at stand A72 in hall 13 and let us win you over with our interior design worlds!

SURTECO's participation at SICAM trade fair from 15 to 18 October 2024 in Pordenone, Italy, was once again a complete success this year. With a strong presence we were not only able to attract the attention of Italian trade visitors – a considerable number of international experts and interested parties were also inspired by our company's innovative solutions. SICAM, which is regarded as one of the most important trade fairs for the furniture industry and its suppliers, provided an ideal platform for us to present the diversity of our SURTECO products to an international audience. With a wide range of products from ultra-modern surface designs to innovative edgeband materials, we demonstrated why SURTECO is recognised as a leading supplier in the industry. In addition to the classic products, new technical developments were also presented and met with lively interest. This once again confirms the high quality and importance of SURTECO products on a global level, our technological expertise and our ability to recognise and implement the trends and requirements of international markets. For us as SURTECO, this year's SICAM was once again an excellent opportunity to make new contacts, strengthen existing partnerships and take a look into the future of surface and edgeband technology. We look forward to the coming years, to continued good cooperation and to the new projects inspired by SICAM 2024.

With its inviting and exciting design, SURTECO will be exhibiting at this year's SICAM 2022 in Pordenone under the motto "A labyrinth of inspirations". From 18 to 21 October 2022, we will be showcasing a wide variety of current trends and new decor developments. One of this year's highlights is FLORA, a product from our brand Gislaved, which sets the standard for a modern, trend-conscious and environmentally friendly surface. FLORA is a new generation of PVC film with a biological origin. The production of this new PVC film uses ethylene from pine tall oil feedstock (43%) from certified second generation biomass, which does not compete with the food chain. We are convinced that this is an indispensable material for a sustainable future, helping to create unlimited sustainable solutions to everyday challenges. Another highlight is our "Living Colours" concept, where we combine plain colours with expressive wood decors. Rather than contrasting with the wood decor, the plain decor acts more like a supportive partner. Wood decor colours are coordinated with the respective plain shades to present a harmonious overall composition, resulting in a coherent harmony in which the tension between plain colours and wood tones is maintained. On our stand, we will be showcasing two pieces of furniture that use this concept. Visit us in Pordenone, Hall 7, Stand A2/B3.

“Haptic NextGen” is our new state of the art surface for our post-impregnated finish foils – an extension of our existing portfolio. The advantages of this new surface are: velvety, very natural appearance comfortable touch elegant, super matt impression All existing haptic structures from SURTECO can be realized - synchronized structures and all-over. Furthermore, “Haptic NextGen” is convincing in terms of sustainability. The manufacturing process of this new quality is more energy efficient - thus saves resources. The used method is not only advantageous from a sustainability point of view. The trendy super matt surfaces, are not easily affected by glossy stripes or marks in the lamination or installation process, which in the end leads to lower waste levels in the different processing steps.

According to the motto "connected through passion", the Caravan Salon takes place in Düsseldorf from 27th August to 4th September 2022. As a long-standing exhibitor, SURTECO will be there again in 2022. Approximatelly 650 companies in 16 halls will be showcasing motorhomes, caravans and campervans. However, vehicle equipment, components and detachable parts will also be part of the fair as new designs and surface trends for the interior. Again, SURTECO designers intensively observed the market and developed their very own new decors and colours for a modern caravan interior. We show you the latest developments at our stand A72 in hall 13. Our highlight decor for this years‘ fair is "Kartini": The Kartini decor is made of tropical teak with an attractive surface. The streaky grain shows slight cracks and only a few cut flowers. With a metallic print, Kartini has a beautiful homogeneous appearance. A corresponding haptic cylinder tangibly brings the structure to light. All in all, Kartini is a somewhat calm, very modern design with a naturally elegant character. Kartini is Decor of the Month August! Another highlight is our new, innovative, super matt surface "NextGen“. With its velvety natural appearance, it creates a particularly pleasant touch. Visit us at our booth and experience inspirations and design trends for your caravan models 2023/24. You will find us here: hall 13, stand A72. Tickets: www.caravan-salon.de Find out more about our products specifically for the caravan industry here .

SURTECO is deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with the people affected, who are experiencing a situation that is difficult for us to imagine. We would like to support the Ukrainian citizens who have had to leave their homes and are on the run. Therefore, we have initiated an emergency program, which is intended to provide free access to clothing, food and housing for people who have fled Ukraine. For this purpose, we are providing a special budget of 60.000,00 €. It is important for us to emphasize that this is in no way an action against Russian civilians or our fellow Russian citizens. We very much appreciate the peaceful coexistence with our colleagues from our subsidiary in Russia and our thoughts are also with them. We believe and do not lose hope that, despite the frightening situation, a solution will be found that will lead to the end of the warlike actions.

This year, SURTECO decided to appear for the first time at the MebelExpo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The fair took place for the 19th time from 12.04. - 14.04.2023. Exhibitors from 19 different countries convened here. SURTECO was represented with selected decors, paper decors, foil decors and various release paper structures. In addition, matching edges were also exhibited. Although, at 18 m², the stand was relatively small – on account of this being our time participating – we were able to attract the attention of many visitors and interested parties. For SURTECO, this first appearance was a resounding success, as not only were many new customers acquired, but we also managed to win the "Best Debut Participation" newcomer prize.