Directorate Change

Weir Group PLC
11 March 2008


The Weir Group PLC

11 March 2007


WEIR GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Weir Group PLC announces the appointment of John Mogford to the Board as a
non-executive director, with effect from 1 June 2008.

Mr Mogford (54) is currently an Executive Vice President in BP PLC.

He has been with BP for 30 years, initially in their exploration division and
progressively rising to his current role as Executive Vice President & COO
(Refining). During his tenure, John has held numerous positions in every area of
BP Operations from gas and renewables to upstream and downstream oil.

Weir Group chairman, Sir Robert Smith, said: 'John has wide experience and a
first-class reputation as a hands-on operator at an international level. He
brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas sectors and
areas critical to the future development of the Group.

'He will complement the already considerable range of expertise on The Weir
Group board and I am delighted he has agreed to join us.'

There is no information to be disclosed under the requirements of the Listing
Rule 16.4 in relation to this appointment.


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