BPI.L Regulatory News (BPI)

23 Mar 2006 11:36

British Polythene Industries PLC23 March 2006 APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 23 March 2006 British Polythene Industries (bpi) announced today the appointment of LordLindsay as a non-executive director with affect from 20 March 2006. Lord Lindsay (50) has considerable experience of work within the private, publicand NGO sectors, particularly in the areas of environmental management andcorporate & institutional responsibilities. He is currently a non-executivedirector of the Scottish Agricultural College, Mining Scotland Ltd and chairmanof UKAS (UK Accreditation Service) and from 1998-2005 was a non-executivedirector of the property company UA Group plc. Lord Lindsay has held a number ofgovernment connected posts relating to the environment, agriculture andsustainable development. Commenting Cameron McLatchie, Chairman of bpi, said: "Lord Lindsay's background in the environment, government affairs and privatebusiness is unique and a combination which we expect to be of great benefit tobpi as one of Europe's largest producers and recyclers of polythene products." Ends Enquiries: Cameron McLatchie, Chairman bpi plc 01475 501000Tim Spratt, Financial Dynamics 020 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange