Directorate Announcement

RNS Number : 5698R

Grafton Group PLC

24 August 2010

 

Tuesday, 24 August 2010

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Grafton Group plc announces that Fergus Malone will retire from the Board on 30 September 2010.  Mr. Malone is responsible for the Group's dry mortar, plastic and concrete manufacturing businesses.  He also managed Grafton's entry and successful development into the mortar market in Ireland and the UK.

Michael Chadwick, Chairman, paid tribute to Mr. Malone: "Fergus has made a major contribution to Grafton over a career spanning nearly 40 years.  His experience and wise counsel have been of great value to the Board.  Under his leadership, MFP Plastics has grown to become one of the major companies in its sector.  His work in developing the Group to market leading positions in dry mortar in Ireland and the UK is a lasting testimony to his abilities.  On behalf of the Board, management and staff I wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement."

For further information please contact:
Grafton Group plc + 353 1 216 0600	Murray Consultants + 353 1 498 0300
Michael Chadwick, Executive Chairman	Joe Murray

This announcement has been issued through the Companies Announcement Service of

the Irish Stock Exchange.

 

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