Listing Rule 9.6 Notification

Hampson Industries PLC ("Hampson")

Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14(2), Hampson advises that its Non-executive Director, Mr. Paul Gismondi was appointed as a Non executive Director of Eredene Capital PLC with effect from 9 September 2010

M. G. Dolan

Company Secretary

17 September 2010

Notes to editors:

About Hampson:

The Group's operations are structured into two business segments, serving the global commercial and military aerospace markets from manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America and India.

Hampson is a world leader in the design and manufacture of close tolerance tooling and assembly systems for composite and metallic aero structures. The Group employs approximately 1,400 people worldwide.

Hampson Industries PLC is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (Symbol:

HAMP). For more information on Hampson: www.hampsongroup.com