Statement re Possible Offer

Avon Rubber PLC
26 October 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


26 October 2001



               Avon Rubber plc ('Avon Rubber' or the 'Company')


The Board of Avon Rubber notes the recent rise in the Company's share price
and the speculation in today's press.


The Directors of Avon Rubber confirm that they have today received a very
preliminary expression of interest that may or may not lead to an offer being
made for the Company.


A further announcement will be made in due course.

Enquiries:

ING Barings Limited
Simon Newton                                                   [phone]




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