Trading Statement

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14 October 2010

Scapa Group plc

Period end update

Scapa Group plc, a global supplier of technical adhesive tapes, is today providing a period end update for six months ended 30 September 2010.

Group trading has maintained the positive momentum experienced in Q1 with continued strong performances in Medical and Industrial markets.

While remaining cautious in the face of increasing commodity prices and currency fluctuations, the Board expects full year performance to be ahead of current market expectations. 

Scapa expects to report its interim results on 24 November 2010.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Scapa Group plc Heejae Chae - Chief Executive Tel 0161 301 7430

Scapa Group plc Paul Edwards - Finance Director Tel 0161 301 7430

Arden Partners Chris Hardie Tel 0207 614 5917