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4 November 2011
Solid State plc
("Solid State" or the "Company")
Directorate Changes
Solid State plc (AIM:SSP), the AIM listed supplier of battery power solutions, specialist electronic components and industrial/ruggedised computers to the electronics market, announces that it has made the following changes to its Board of Directors. Peter Haining, the current non-executive Chairman, is to become executive Finance Director. Gordon Comben, currently a non-executive director will become non-executive Chairman and William Marsh, currently an executive director will become a non-executive director. The changes will take place with immediate effect.
Commenting on the changes to the Board Gary Marsh, Chief Executive, said "I am delighted to welcome Gordon and Peter to their new roles. Gordon's experience of the business will allow him to move seamlessly into the role of Chairman, while Peter, with his knowledge of the business and his experience as a chartered accountant, will significantly enhance the Group's finance function, providing it with the capability to support further growth within the Group".
For further information please contact:
Solid State plc
Gary Marsh - Chief Executive 01892 836 836
WH Ireland 0117 945 3470
(Nominated Adviser)
Mike Coe/Marc Davies
Winningtons
(Financial PR) 020 3176 4722
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0797 122 1972
tom.cooper@winningtons.co.uk
Notes to Editors:
Solid State plc (SSP) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist distribution, design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring batteries, electronic components and industrial/rugged computing products for use in harsh environments.
Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.
Headquartered in Paddock Wood in Kent, Solid State employs over 100 staff across four sites. Solid State operates through three main divisions: Solid State Supplies, Steatite and Steatite Blazepoint.
Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.