Re Directorate

RNS Number:9854H
Robotic Technology Systems PLC
26 February 2003


                         ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS PLC
                       ("RTS", "the Company" or "Group")


                    Re Management at RTS Wright Industries


RTS is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Mr Mark Taylor as Chief
Executive Officer of RTS Wright Industries, LLC ("RTS Wright"), the Group's
largest subsidiary, based in Nashville, USA.

Additionally, Mr Michael Macsek, will step down from the RTS Board today, but
will remain as President and Chief Operating Officer of RTS Wright  reporting to
Mr Taylor.

Information on Mark Taylor

 Following 8 years as President of David Brown North America, a successful
manufacturer of customised industrial gearboxes, Mark Taylor became Vice
President and General Manager of Cone Drive Textron following Textron's
acquisition of David Brown plc in 1998.  He then became Vice President Global
Sales and Marketing for the Textron Power Transmission Division.

Phil Johnson, Group Chief Executive Officer commented: -

"Mark comes with a proven track record in the American market place and will
considerably strengthen the RTS Wright management team. He will build on the
significant progress made in the last twelve months in improving financial
performance and in further developing our market position."




26 February 2003



Enquiries :

Robotic Technology Systems PLC                       Tel:  [phone]

Phil Johnson, CEO

College Hill                                         Tel:  [phone]
Matthew Smallwood




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