Completion of Acquisition

THE WEIR GROUP PLC

11 October 2010

Completion of Acquisition

Further to our announcement on 2 September 2010 regarding the proposed acquisition of the valves business of BDK Engineering Industries Limited ("BDK"), The Weir Group PLC confirms that the acquisition of BDK has been completed today.

Terms used in this announcement have the same meaning as set out in the announcement dated 2 September 2010.

For further information please contact:

Helen Walker

Group PR Manager

Tel: 0141 637 7111

Fax: 0141 637 2221

Email: [email protected]