Directorate Change

Kingspan Group PLC
30 December 2005

                               Kingspan Group plc


The Board of Kingspan Group plc announce the retirement from the Board of Mr.
Jim Paul, Executive Director with effect from 31 December 2005.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Jim for his significant
contribution to the development of the Group and wish him well for the future.

30th December 2005


For further information please contact:

Lorcan Dowd
Company Secretary
[phone]




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