Directorate Change

Renold PLC
08 March 2007


RENOLD plc


DIRECTORATE CHANGE


Renold plc is pleased to announce the appointment of David Shearer as Senior
Independent Director to the Board, effective 1 May.

David Shearer, aged 47, has been a Non-Executive director of HBOS plc since
March 2004. He was previously Senior Partner of Deloitte & Touche for Scotland &
Northern Ireland and a UK Board member of Deloitte & Touche. He is also a
Non-Executive Director of SMG plc, Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust plc and
Scottish Financial Enterprise and a Governor and Non-Executive Director of The
Glasgow School of Art. He is a qualified chartered accountant.

Matthew Peacock, Chairman of Renold plc, said 'The Board is delighted with
David's appointment. His wealth of experience will further strengthen the Board
as it seeks to take the Group forward.'

For further information please contact:

Renold plc

Bob Davies, Chief Executive                0161 498 4500

Peter Bream, Finance Director

Weber Shandwick Financial                  020 7067 0700

Stephanie Badjonat


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