Re Directorate

Spectris PLC
11 July 2001

For Immediate Release


                                 Spectris plc

Spectris plc (the 'Company') confirms that, with effect from 10th July 2001,
Ron Williams retired as a non-executive director of the Company. Peter Watson
has been appointed as senior independent director in his place.

Delores Cameron

Spectris plc

01784 470470

11th July 2001

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