Trading Statement

James Halstead PLC
03 May 2007



                                                                     3 May 2007

                               JAMES HALSTEAD PLC

                                 Trading Update


In the company's interim announcement, 28 March 2007, the Chairman noted a major
plant upgrade was imminent that involved the closure of one of the production
lines. The company today announces that the upgrade to the Polysafe facility was
successfully completed and full production resumed ahead of schedule. Sales
continue to meet expectations and the recognition of the Queen's Award for
Enterprise in the category for continuous product innovation is a welcome
accolade and no doubt a boost to the Polysafe product range.


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