Board Appointment

RNS Number:1918D
Wellington Holdings PLC
22 September 2004


For Immediate Release                                        22 September, 2004



                   Wellington Holdings plc: Board Appointment

                   Appointment of New Group Managing Director

Wellington Holdings plc, the manufacturer and distributor of specialist polymer
seals for engineering and industrial applications worldwide announces that
within effect from 1st November 2004, Mr.David Jones, BSc. (Hons) (in Physics
and Materials Science), aged 53, will be appointed to the Board as Group
Managing Director.

David Jones has held progressive management appointments in the Advanced
Ceramics business of Morgan Crucible including Group Divisional Managing
Director of Morgan Matroc and more recently President of Morgan's Electro
Ceramics Division.

His knowledge of the international components industry and his experience of the
Far Eastern and American markets provide exciting growth opportunities for us.

Chris Wilkins has decided, for family reasons, to reduce his travelling and
business commitments, but has agreed to continue as a Director and progressively
hand over his executive responsibilities in the next three months.


Notes to Editor:

Wellington Holdings is a highly focused global manufacturer and distributor of
specialist seals used in new equipment and the aftermarket. Main markets include
mining equipment, construction machinery, aerospace, materials and fluid
handling, and especially strong in oil and gas. Wellington trades under four
brands, Hallite Seals, Dynamic Seals, CDI Seals and Hallite Polytek.


For further information:

Brian Kent, Chairman                                              020 8941 3774
Chris Wilkins, Chief Executive Officer                            020 8941 3774
Mick Paver, Finance Director                                      020 8941 3774
Wellington Holdings plc

David Hardy/Paul Vann                                             020 7786 9600
Binns & Co. PR Limited

Or visit the Wellington website:                      www.wellingtonholdings.com



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