Trading Statement

Embargoed: 0700hrs, 13 May 2005

                                Avingtrans plc                                 

                         ('Avingtrans' or the 'Group')                         

                               Trading Statement                               

The Board of Avingtrans expects trading performance for the twelve months to 31
May 2005 to exceed market expectations of turnover, profit and earnings per
share.

The increased performance of the Group comes as a result of both organic growth
and better than expected contribution from Avingtrans' core subsidiary company,
Metalcraft, following higher than anticipated demand for MRI scanner components
- the most significant part of the Group's operation.

The Board is confident that this positive momentum will continue into the new
financial year.

Final Results for the twelve months to 31 May 2005 are expected to be published
in September 2005.

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For further information please contact,

Ken Baker, Chairman

Stephen King, Finance Director

Avingtrans plc

Tel. [phone]

Adam Reynolds / Ben Simons

Hansard Communications

Tel. [phone]