Transfer of Directors Holdings

British Polythene Industries PLC

14th March 2011

British Polythene Industries PLC (the "Company")

Transfer of Directors Holdings

The Company has been notified that on 14 March 2011 that Dr D Pendlebury, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility within the Company, transferred 21,225 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the Company ("Shares") into his spouse's name, Mrs G Pendlebury. Immediately following this transaction:-

1 Dr D Pendlebury's total holding is 262 shares.

2 Dr D Pendlebury's wife's total holding is 49,225 shares.

3 Dr D Pendlebury's total beneficial holding remains unchanged at 49,487 shares (0.19%)

The Company has also been notified that on 14 March 2011 that Mr JT Langlands, a Director of the Company, transferred 50,940 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the Company ("Shares") into his spouse's name, Mrs ME Langlands. Immediately following this transaction:-

1 Mr. JT Langlands' total holding is 27,710 shares.

2 Mr JT Langlands' wife's total holding is 212,388 Shares.

3 Mr JT Langland's total beneficial holding remains unchanged at 240,098 (0.91%)

The Company has also been notified that on 14 March 2011 that Mr D Harris, a Director of the Company, transferred 20,730 Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the Company ("Shares") into his spouse's name, Mrs ASC Harris. Immediately following this transaction:-

1 Mr. D Harris total holding is 2,866 shares.

2 Mr. D Harris's wife's total holding is 20,730 Shares.

3 Mr J D Harris's total beneficial holding remains unchanged at 23,596 (0.09%)

Enquiries:

Ray Brooksbank, Group Company Secretary 01475 501050