Accsys Tech Regulatory News (AXS)

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1 March 2010

ACCSYS TECHNOLOGIES PLC("Accsys" or " the Company")

Board Changes

Accsys announces the appointment of Hans Pauli to the board as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), with effect from 01 April 2010.

Mr Pauli replaces Kevin Wood who will become a non-executive director in which capacity he will be working with Mr Pauli to ensure a smooth transition.

In addition, Tim Paterson-Brown and Tom Priday are resigning as non-executive directors with effect from 31st March 2010 to concentrate on other business interests.

Hans Pauli, aged 50, will split his time between the London head office and The Netherlands at the Company's Arnhem production and development plant, affording the Company for the first time a board level presence in both London and Arnhem.

Hans brings with him a wealth of financial, investment, distribution and licensing experience, obtained in both public and private companies in a raft of sectors including bio-tech and banking. Hans was formerly Finance Director for OctoPlus N.V., a bio-tech company based in Holland and listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

Willy Paterson-Brown, the Company's Chairman commented:

"We warmly welcome Hans to the Company and believe that his experience coupled with his executive presence in Arnhem will strengthen the Company as Accoya® wood production in Arnhem continues to increase and as we see renewed global interest from potential licensees.

I would like to thank Kevin Wood, Tim Paterson-Brown and Tom Priday for their huge contributions to the Company. Kevin has been a valuable asset whilst CFO and we are very fortunate to retain his input as a non-executive director as Hans settles into his new role."

Further information on Hans Pauli

Johannes Catharina Hermanus Leonardus (Hans) Pauli is a director and sole owner of Dordtwijck B.V. and is a director of BAC B.V. and MedSciences Capital II B.V. Within the last five years he has also been director of PamGene B.V.

Within twelve months of his ceasing to be a director, RingRosa N.V went into liquidation in the second quarter of 2001.

There are no other disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules in connection with Mr Pauli's appointment to the board of Accsys.

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Accsys Technologies PLC (www.accsysplc.com) is an environmental science and technology company whose primary focus is on the production of Accoya® wood and technology licensing via its 100% owned subsidiary, Titan Wood Limited (www.titanwood.com), which has manufacturing operations in Arnhem, the Netherlands, a European office in London and an Americas office in Dallas, Texas. Accsys' operations comprise three principal business units: (i) the Accoya® wood production facility located in Arnhem, The Netherlands; (ii) technology development, focused on a programme of continuous improvements to the process engineering and operating protocols for the acetylation of wood which are currently under development and the development of technology for the acetylation of wood fibre; and (iii) the licensing of technology for the production of Accoya® wood and Tricoya™ wood elements across the globe.

Accoya® Wood (www.accoya.info) is produced by using a patented, non-toxic process that effectively converts sustainably grown softwoods and non-durable hardwoods into what is best described as a "high technology wood" via acetylation. Distinguished by its durability, dimensional stability and, perhaps most importantly of all, its reliability (in terms of consistency of both supply and quality), Accoya® wood is particularly suited to exterior applications where performance and appearance are valued. Unlike most woods, its colour does not degrade when exposed to sunlight. Moreover, the Accoya® wood production process does not compromise the wood's strength or machinability. The combination of UV resistance, dimensional stability, increased coatings life, durability and retained strength means that Accoya® wood offers a wealth of new opportunities to architects, designers and specifiers. Leading applications include external doors and windows, shutters/shading, siding and cladding, decking, outdoor furniture/equipment and glulam beams for structural use. 

Tricoya® Wood Elements (www.tricoya.com) is Titan Wood's proprietary technology for the acetylation of wood fibres, chips, and particles for use in the fabrication of wood based composites, including panel products. These composites demonstrate enhanced durability and dimensional stability which allow them to be used in a variety of applications which were once limited to solid wood or man-made products. Tricoya® Wood Elements is lauded as the first major innovation in the wood composites industry in more than 30 years.

Wood Acetylation is a process, which increases the amount of 'acetyl' molecules in wood, thereby changing its physical properties. The environmentally responsible process protects wood from rot by making it "inedible" to most micro-organisms and insects, without - unlike conventional treatments - making it toxic. It also greatly reduces the wood's tendency to swell and shrink, making it less prone to cracking and ensuring that, when painted, it requires dramatically reduced maintenance. Acetylated wood's increased durability offers major carbon sequestration advantages, compared to other woods and man-made building materials such as steel, vinyl, and plastic.

Wood Composites include a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding together the strands, particles, fibres, or veneers of wood together with adhesives to form composite materials. These products are engineered to precise design specifications which are tested to meet national or international standards.

ACCOYA®, TRICOYA® and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks owned by Titan Wood Limited and may not be used or reproduced without written permission.