Completion of Acquisition

THE WEIR GROUP PLC

17 September 2010

Completion of Acquisition

Further to our announcement on 14 June 2010 regarding the proposed acquisition of the Linatex group of companies ("Linatex"), The Weir Group PLC confirms that following receipt of regulatory clearance from the South African competition authorities on 9 September 2010, the acquisition of Linatex has been completed today.

Terms used in this announcement have the same meaning as set out in the announcement dated 14 June 2010.

For further information please contact

Helen Walker

Group PR Manager

Tel: 0141 637 7111

Fax: 0141 637 2221

Email: [email protected]