Resignation of Director

Spectris PLC
9 July 2002



SPECTRIS PLC

'Spectris plc announces the resignation of James Otter, Business Group Director,
from the Board with effect from 9th July 2002.  James will remain with the Group
until the end of September so as to ensure the completion of current
assignments.'




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