Embargoed Release: 07:00hrs Tuesday 7 October 2008
Avingtrans Plc
('Avingtrans' or the 'Group')
Board Appointment and Board Changes
Avingtrans Plc, the designer, manufacturer and supplier of critical components and associated services to the medical, energy, industrial and global aerospace sectors, announces that as per our release on 19th August 2008, Stephen ('Steve') McQuillan has joined the Group as chief executive officer. The Group believes the appointment of this highly regarded and experienced figure will bolster the strength of the management team as Avingtrans continues to exploit the excellent prospects in its respective markets going forward.
In conjunction with this appointment, Roger McDowell, who has been acting chief executive and non-executive chairman during the interim period, has reverted to non-executive chairman.
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For further information, please contact:
Avingtrans plc Tel: 0115 949 9020
Roger McDowell, Non-Executive Chairman
KBC Peel Hunt Ltd (Nominated Adviser & Broker) Tel: 020 7418 8900
Julian Blunt
David Anderson
Hansard Group Tel: 020 7245 1100
Adam Reynolds
In accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules for Companies, the following information is provided:
Current Directorships |
Past Directorships over last 5 years |
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NPL Management Limited |
Oxford Instruments Superconductivity Limited |
Airto Limited |
Oxford Instruments Superconductivity Holdings Limited |
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Oxford Instruments Molecular Biotools Limited |
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Resonance Instruments Limited |
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There is no further information in respect of the above appointment required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 to the AIM Rules for Companies.