Statement re. Press comment

Stanelco PLC
14 January 2004

14 January 2004

Stanelco Plc ('Stanelco' or 'The Company')

Statement re. Press comment

The Company notes the recent press speculation regarding the Company and will be
making a further announcement tomorrow.

Contact:

Barrie Hozier (Finance Director)         01489 570991

Graeme Thom (Nominated Adviser)
Grant Thornton                          0870 991 2790


                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange