HAMP.L Regulatory News (HAMP)

27 Apr 2007 07:02

Hampson Industries PLC27 April 2007 27 April 2007 Eclipse VLJ receives Production Certification from the FAA Hampson Industries PLC, the international aerospace and precision engineeringgroup, is pleased to note that its customer, Eclipse Aviation Corporation, hasyesterday announced the receipt of Production Certification for the Eclipse 500Very Light Jet from the Federal Aviation Administration and that productionlevels and hence deliveries to customers are now expected to rise progressively. For further details: Kim Ward Chief Executive +44 (0) 1384 472941Howard Kimberley Finance Director +44 (0) 1384 472946Jonathan Gollins/Marylene Guernier M: Delta +44 (0) 20 7153 1268/69 Notes to Editors Hampson Industries PLC is listed on the main market of the London StockExchange. The Group's operations are structured into four segments, operatingfrom 16 manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. Through itsinternational operations, the Group provides leading-edge, fully-integratedengineering and manufacturing solutions for: • Aero structural components and assemblies • Performance-critical components for gas turbine engines • Close tolerance components & rotating assemblies for turbochargers, fuel delivery & hydraulic applications • Precision tooling systems for large, composite aero structures • Specialist engineering & industrial components Approximately 80% of the Group's sales are derived from its aerospaceactivities, the balance from the specialist automotive and industrial markets. Hampson has a clear growth strategy based on both organic and externalinvestment. Over the last two years, the group has completed four acquisitionsin the USA (Texstars Inc, Coast Composites Inc, Lamsco West Inc. and CompositesHorizons Inc) as well as invested $20m in a new purpose-built aerospace assemblyand high speed machining cell to support the revolutionary new Eclipse 500 VeryLight Jet programme, to which it is one of the major supply partners(www.eclipseaviation.com). Recent investment in a new manufacturing facility in Bangalore is a core elementof the Group's growth strategy and marks Hampson's commitment to developing acentre of manufacturing expertise on the Asian continent. The Hampson group employs over 1,800 people worldwide. For more information on Hampson: www.hampsongroup.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange