27th Sep 2005 07:00
UMECO PLC27 September 2005 27 September 2005 PRESS RELEASE Re. Directorate Appointment of Graham Zacharias as Non-executive Director UMECO plc, the leading international provider of value-added services andcomposite materials to the aerospace, defence and other industries, announcesthe appointment of Mr Graham Zacharias as a Non-executive Director withimmediate effect. Mr Zacharias was, from 1995 to 2004, Group Finance Director of Spectris plc(formerly Fairey Group plc), the instrumentation and controls group. From 1992to 1995 he was Finance Director of BTR Industries' Aerospace Group. He waspreviously Group Managing Director of Boustedco Singapore Ltd, the Asian-basedconglomerate. Brian McGowan, Chairman of UMECO plc, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Graham to our Board. As well as his significantquoted company experience and financial acumen, he has considerable knowledge ofthe global aerospace industry, and of the Asian and Middle Eastern markets whichare important future growth markets for UMECO." There are no other details to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13R of theListing Rules. - Ends - For further information, please contact: UMECO plc 01926 331800Clive Snowdon, Chief Executive Hogarth Partnership Ltd 020 7357 9477John Olsen Notes to editors UMECO plc is a leading international provider of value-added distributionservices and composite materials primarily to the aerospace & defence,automotive, motorsport, and wind turbine industries. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, UMECO had turnover of £242.4 million in theyear to 31 March 2005. 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 Aerospace, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and the US Department ofDefense. 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 all the Formula 1 teams. 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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