Further re Acquisition

Weir Group PLC
03 October 2005


3 October 2005

                                        
                COMPLETION OF PURCHASE OF POMPE GABBIONETA S.p.A.


On 15 August 2005, The Weir Group PLC announced the signing of an agreement to
purchase 100% of the issued share capital of Pompe Gabbioneta SpA, a specialist
petrochemical pump business located in Milan, Italy. The transaction was
completed on 30 September 2005 when the consideration for the purchase of €100m
was paid in cash. The acquisition is in line with Weir's strategic objective to
grow its Clear Liquid business in higher margin, high growth specialist markets.


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