2nd Oct 2006 07:01
UMECO PLC02 October 2006 2 October 2006 Umeco plc STEPHEN BIRD JOINS UMECO BOARD Umeco plc ("Umeco"), an international provider of supply chain and repair andoverhaul services and advanced composite materials primarily to the aerospace &defence industries, today announces the appointment of Stephen Bird as aNon-Executive Director. Mr Bird, 46, has extensive experience in hi-tech industries having held a numberof senior management positions with Black and Decker Europe, Unipart Group andTechnicolor Group. Mr Bird is currently Divisional Managing Director of the WeirGroup PLC's Clear Liquid Division. Brian McGowan, Chairman of Umeco, said: "We are delighted that Stephen has agreed to join the Board of Umeco. He bringsa great deal of experience in managing complex and hi-tech internationally basedbusinesses and I am sure he will be a very strong addition to the Board." Umeco confirms that there are no matters requiring disclosure in relation toListing Rule 9.6.13 (1). -Ends- For further information, please contact: Umeco plcClive Snowdon, Chief Executive 01926 331800 Hogarth Partnership LtdJohn Olsen / Barnaby Fry 020 7357 9477 Notes to Editors Umeco plc Umeco is a leading innovator in distribution, supply chain management and repairand overhaul services to the aerospace and defence industries, harnessing newmethods for enhancing its customers' performance and profitability. Umeco also has significant manufacturing interests in advanced compositematerials for a growing range of applications in its core aerospace and defencemarkets and in other high performance technology industries such as motor sport,automotive and wind energy. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Umeco had turnover of £293.2 million in theyear to 31 March 2006. Umeco is managed through three divisions:- Umeco Components - a leading international provider of value-added distributionand supply chain outsourcing services to customers in the aerospace & defencemarket. With its specialisation in the supply of small components andsophisticated IT systems, its growing global customer base can enjoy significantoperational, cost and working capital benefits. Customers include Rolls-Royce plc, BAE SYSTEMS, Snecma Groupe, Parker Aerospace,Goodrich , Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense. Umeco Composites - a provider of a complete range of advanced compositematerials and specialist chemical products principally to the aerospace,motorsport, automotive and wind energy markets. A growing range of value-addedoutsourcing services is provided to major customers. Customers include Boeing, Airbus, BAE SYSTEMS, Goodrich Aerostructures, BritishAirways, Lufthansa Technik, a number of manufacturers of high performance supercars and Formula 1 teams including Team McLaren Mercedes. Umeco Repair and Overhaul - a provider of a comprehensive accessory repair andinstallation service to operators of fixed and rotary wing aircraft ranging insize from executive jets through to a Boeing 747. Customers include British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Alitalia Express, BristowHelicopters, BAE SYSTEMS, Saab Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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