6 Oct 2016 07:00
Aggregated Micro Power Holdings plc
("AMP", the "Company" or the "Group")
Board Appointment
Aggregated Micro Power Holdings plc, which specialises in the sale of wood fuels and the development of distributed energy projects, today announces the appointment of Robert Bland to the Group's board as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Bland has been a director of Midlands Wood Fuel Limited, a profitable premium grade wood fuels supplier acquired by AMP in August 2016. He is Chairman of Oakley's Ltd, both a supplier of specialist and professional ground care equipment and a leading distributor of heating and automotive fuels in the West Midlands and mid Wales.
Mr Bland was instrumental in the formation of The Wood Heat Association, a UK trade association for businesses active in the wood heat industry which was launched as a subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association in 2014.
Neil Eckert, Chairman of AMP, commented:
"Robert has been a prominent advocate of the wood fuels industry and was instrumental in the success of Midlands Wood Fuel. I am delighted to welcome him to the AMP Board and look forward to his significant contribution as we continue to grow."
The following information regarding the appointment of Robert John Bowring Bland, aged 65, is disclosed under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current directorships and/or partnerships: | Former directorships and/or partnerships (within the last five years): |
Oakley's Ltd | Midlands Wood Fuel Limited |
George Oakley & Co. (Pension Trust) Limited | Yingtangtipo Limited |
Oakley's Fuel Oils Limited | |
Fuel Oils Group Limited | |
Tablath Limited | |
J. and J. Bland Limited | |
The Shropshire Youth Support Trust | |
Red Flag Limited | |
As at the date of this announcement, Mr Bland holds £296,613 nominal of Aggregated Micro Power Holdings plc Fixed Rate Secured Convertible Loan Notes 2021.
There are no further disclosures required under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
Aggregated Micro Power Holdings plc www.ampplc.co.uk
Richard Burrell, CEO Tel: 020 7382 7800
Neil Eckert, Executive Chairman
finnCap Ltd (NOMAD & Broker) Tel: 020 7220 0500
Ed Frisby/Simon Hicks (corporate finance)
Stephen Norcross (corporate broking)
Haggie Partners (Financial PR) Tel: 020 7562 4444
Peter Rigby/Brian Norris
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About Aggregated Micro Power Holdings plc
The AMP Group was established to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating facilities. It specialises in the sale of Wood Fuels and in the installation of distributed energy projects. AMP's wholly owned subsidiary Forest Fuels sells high quality wood chip and wood pellet to end customers throughout the UK, while its projects division installs biomass boiler and biomass CHP systems for a wide range of applications and customers. AMP is also active in developing projects for stand-by power generation facilities which aim to balance the transmission grid at times of peak demand.