HYD.L Regulatory News (HYD)

19 May 2006 12:00

Hydro International PLC19 May 2006 HYDRO INTERNATIONAL PLC ("Hydro" and "the Group") 2006 AGM Trading Statement Activity in the Group's stormwater sector has started the year at encouraginglevels. Enquiry levels in the wastewater business are equally promising butgiven typical order lead times the conversion of these to sales will in alllikelihood occur in the second half of the year. Overall, however, the Boardanticipates that the business will progress in line with its full year growthexpectations. Hydro is pleased to announce that its distribution agreements for Australia andNew Zealand have been renewed and extended to cover new products. In addition,Hydro has signed a distribution agreement with a well established operator inthe US wastewater industry for the SludgeScreenTM - one of the products acquiredin last year's purchase of the Vexamus business. Contact Details: Steve Hides CEO 00 1 207 756 6200 extension 203 Roger Lockwood Chairman 01249 652652 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange