Directorate Change

Zotefoams PLC
13 October 2006


13 October 2006

                  Zotefoams plc ('Zotefoams' or the 'Company')

                              Directorate Change


Zotefoams, the world's leading manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin block
foam, announces that Bill Fairservice, the Company's Chairman, is retiring from
the Board of Zotefoams with effect from 31 December 2006. Bill led the MBO of
Zotefoams Limited from BP Chemicals in 1992 and subsequently became Managing
Director of the Company.  He was appointed Chairman in 1999.

Bill will be replaced as Chairman by Nigel Howard, who joined the Board in
January of this year. Nigel spent over 36 years with Morgan Crucible, the
specialist engineering company that develops and supplies a broad range of
products made from carbon and ceramic materials.  Nigel held a number of roles
including Interim Chief Executive and was a board member for 13 years, retiring
in December 2003.  He is also a Non-executive Director of Alliance One
International Inc which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Company intends to recruit a further independent Non-executive Director.


David Stirling, Managing Director of Zotefoams, said:

'Bill has been hugely influential in shaping the development of Zotefoams and I
would like to thank him for his contribution to the business over the years.  At
this time of opportunity and change for Zotefoams I believe Nigel's experience,
particularly in growing businesses in the specialty materials industry, will
benefit us enormously.'


Enquiries:

Zotefoams                                             0208-664-1600
David Stirling, Managing Director
Clifford Hurst, Finance Director

Financial Dynamics Limited                            0207-831-3113
Ben Brewerton


Notes to Editors:

Zotefoams is the world's leading manufacturer of cross-linked block foams. Its
products are used in a wide range of markets including sports and leisure,
packaging, transport, healthcare, building, marine and the military.

Through a unique production process, the Company produces foams that have
controlled properties and are of a strength, consistency, quality and purity
superior to foams produced by other methods.

Zotefoams strategy is to create sustained profit growth by expanding its sales
internationally and by broadening its potential market by developing new, unique
products. This strategy is supported by our commitment to quality, innovation
and customer service through investment in the training and development of our
employees.




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