Castings PLC

Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director

Castings PLC ("Castings" or "the company"), the leading iron casting and machining group primarily focused on the European heavy truck market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Harrison as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 26 September 2024.

Stephen is currently Chairman of Epwin Group plc, the AIM listed manufacturer of energy efficient and low maintenance building products and was Chief Executive Officer at Forterra plc, a London Stock Exchange Main Market listed supplier of building materials to the UK's construction sector until May 2023. Stephen has over 20 years experience in the construction materials sector.

Stephen is also appointed to be a member of the audit, remuneration and nomination committees.

No further information is required to be disclosed under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules in respect of this board change.

Castings PLC                                                                              +44 (0) 1543 374341

S J Mant, Director and Company Secretary

Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker)                             +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

Adam James

George Grainger

Zeus Capital Limited (Joint Broker)                                         +44 (0) 20 3829 5000         

Dominic King (Corporate Broking) 

David Foreman (Investment Banking)

Notes for Editors

Castings PLC is a leading iron casting and machining group based in the UK, supplying both the domestic and export markets. It has gross foundry capacity of 70,000 tonnes p.a. and is highly invested with the latest automation technologies. This enables high mix production of low volume parts on a just in time basis to provide a competitive edge. Castings has long-term relationships with the major OEMs in its core European heavy truck market and their platforms typically last over 10 years in production. In addition to the commercial vehicle sector, Castings PLC also supplies the wind power, agriculture, rail and material handling markets. www.castings.plc.uk