Joensuu, Finland (November 7th, 2007) Blancco Ltd. has been awarded a certificate for its strong financial performance. Blancco has been acknowledged as one of the financially best performing companies in North Carelia region based on the analysis of the region’s 2006 financial statements. Balance Consulting, part of the Kauppalehti group conducted the independent analysis. Kauppalehti is a multimedia financial and business information company and publisher of leading business daily in Finland. Financial rating of the companies was based on growth rate, profitability, solvency ratio and the ability to pay debts.

About Blancco
With over 7 million end-users, an impressive clientele and a broad network of trusted partners, Blancco has proved to be the global specialist in the field of professional data destruction and computer reuse management. Founded in 1997, Blancco Ltd. has its corporate headquarters in Joensuu, Finland. Besides its nine international offices, Blancco has partners in all continents and in more than 20 countries worldwide. In 2006, Deloitte ranked Blancco in the "Fast 50" for being one of the top fastest growing technology companies in Finland. For more information about Blancco Ltd. and its products and services, please visit www.blancco.com.