In accordance with paragraph 9.6.14 (2) of the Listing Rules, Mr Mark Vernon, Group Chief Executive, has advised that he has been appointed as a non-executive director of Liqtech International, Inc. ("Liqtech"), a clean technology company that provides technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters. Mr Vernon's appointment is with immediate effect. Liqtech is listed on the OTCQX, the premier tier of the US OTC market.
The Board is satisfied that Mr Vernon's appointment with Liqtech complies with the UK Corporate Governance Code 2012 ("Code") and, in particular, will not interfere with his ability to discharge his responsibilities effectively (Section B.3 of the Code).
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Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is the world leader in both steam system management and peristaltic pumping. The Company provides a broad range of fluid control products, engineered packages, site services and systems expertise for its diverse range of over 100,000 industrial and institutional customers. The Company helps its customers to optimise production capacity, reduce energy costs and emissions, improve product quality and enhance the safety of their operations. Spirax Sarco is headquartered in Cheltenham, England, has strategically located manufacturing plants around the world and employs approximately 4,700 people, of whom around 1,300 are direct sales and service engineers. Its shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1959 (symbol: SPX). Further information can be found at www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com