Directorate Change

3 Dec 2007 14:55

Hampson Industries PLC03 December 2007 Hampson Industries PLC Directorate Change Hampson industries PLC, the international aerospace and precision engineeringgroup announces that Tony Gilroy has retired from his position as non-executiveChairman and director with effect from 30 November 2007. Chris Geoghegan, who was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 4September 2007 has assumed the role of Chairman with effect from 1 December2007. M. G. Dolan Company Secretary 3 December 2007 Ends Further information: Kim Ward, Chief Executive +44 (0)1384 472941 Howard Kimberley, Finance Director +44 (0)1384 472946 Jonathan Gollins/Marylene Guernier, M:Comunications +44 (0)207 153 1269 About Hampson: Hampson Industries PLC is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange(Symbol: HAMP). The Group's operations are structured into three segments,operating from 14 manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. Throughits international operations, the Group provides leading-edge, fully-integratedengineering and manufacturing solutions for: • Advanced aero structural components and assemblies • Performance-critical components for gas turbine engines • Close tolerance components & rotating assemblies for automotive turbochargers • Precision tooling systems for large, composite aero structures Approximately 85% of the Group's sales are derived from its aerospaceactivities, the balance from the specialist automotive markets. The Hampson group employs over 1,700 people worldwide. For more information onHampson: www.hampsongroup.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange