Directorate

TITON HOLDINGS PLC
12 August 1999



                       TITON HOLDINGS PLC
                                
                Appointment of Executive Director
                                
                                
The  Board  of  Titon is pleased to announce the  appointment  of
Christopher Martin as UK Sales Director with immediate effect.

Mr  Martin has been with Titon for 16 years and has been UK Sales
Director  of  Titon  Hardware  Limited,  Titon's  main  operating
subsidiary, since August 1997.