Acquisition

Weir Group PLC
21 August 2007


The Weir Group PLC

21 August 2007



            WEIR ACQUIRES MULTIFLO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR A$22MILLION


The Weir Group PLC ('Weir'), the global engineering group, has signed an
agreement to acquire Multiflo Australia Pty Ltd ('Multiflo'), a privately-owned
specialist mine dewatering pump business for A$22m (£8.8m(*1)) with the full
amount payable in cash at completion on 31 August 2007, subject to regulatory
approvals.

Multiflo is the market leader in Australia and Indonesia manufacturing heavy
duty self-priming dewatering pumps primarily for the mining industry. The
company, which is based in Caloundra, 100kms north of Brisbane, has a wide range
of customers including major mining houses.

For the financial year to 30 June 2007, Multiflo reported sales of A$16.8m and
earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of A$2.6m.

The acquisition is in line with Weir's strategic objective to increase the
Minerals business opportunities with existing customers by offering a complete
suite of mine dewatering products.

Weir Group chief executive Mark Selway said:  'This is an excellent addition to
our Minerals business which has been developing its portfolio to include mine 
dewatering products and will extend our capabilities to both existing customers
and potential new customers around the world.'


*1 Exchange rate as at 17 August 2007



Further information:

Contact details: The Weir Group PLC
Mark Selway, Chief Executive                       Tel. [phone]
Helen Walker, Public Relations Manager            (Mobile: [phone])
The Maitland Consultancy                           Tel. [phone]
Suzanne Bartch                                    (Mobile: [phone])
Peter Ogden                                       (Mobile: [phone])







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