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1 September 2021  

Zenova Group PLC

APPOINTMENT OF THE KESWICK ENTERPRISES GROUP LTD AS GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR TO ZENOVA (AIM: ZED)

Zenova Group PLC ("Zenova", the "Company" or the "Group"), a provider of innovative fire safety and heat management technology and products, is pleased to announce that it has appointed  The Keswick Enterprises Group Ltd ("Keswick") to distribute, warehouse and provide logistics support for its innovative insulation products globally, and to provide a complete supply chain where required.

The Keswick Enterprises Group is a privately owned UK-based business, with subsidiaries in the UK, Ireland and Central Europe and offers extensive global experience in sourcing, supply chain, forwarding and fulfilment related activities. Led by John Harvey and a group of former Tibbett and Britten Group PLC executives, Keswick was set up in 2004, and brings a wealth of international contacts and experience to Zenova. 

John Harvey CBE, Executive Chairman of The Keswick Enterprises Group, said:

"We are proud to have been appointed by Zenova as its global proactive supply chain partner and distributor. I believe that Zenova has the technology, management and ambition to become the market leader in fire safety and heat management solutions.  We look forward to contributing to its future success." 

Tony Crawley, Chief Executive Officer of Zenova Group PLC, said:

"This is a key milestone in Zenova's growth strategy. Working together with Keswick will ensure that an efficient and cost-effective service will be provided to our developing base of customers around the world.

"Our innovative products in the fire and heat management sector will be of great interest to a broad range of business customers seeking to address the new legislation dealing with safety, energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprint. Zenova is already demonstrating that its products can meet these challenges head on with its range of powerful solutions. In particular, the urgent need to improve the fabric and infrastructure of buildings is creating significant market potential for our products.

"We look forward to working with Keswick to develop a long-term relationship, which will in turn improve market penetration and grow our order book."

Recognition PR (Media Relations)

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Note to Editors:

The Group, through Zenova Ltd, is the holder of intellectual property that underpins a suite of fire safety and temperature management products and technology. The product range is applicable to industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The Group's products include fire retardant paints, insulating paints and render, fire extinguishing fluid and applications. Through innovative development, and a refined formulation and development process, Zenova provides industry leading solutions across a range of fire protection and temperature management problems, comprising:

Zenova FP

A water-based fire-resistant paint that prevents ignition and spread of fire. It can be used in commercial, industrial and domestic applications on variety of materials, from wood to metal.

Zenova FX

Patent pending fire extinguisher filled with proprietary Zenova Fluid (Zenova FXB) that extinguishes all types of fires, reduces chances of re-ignition, works in cold (-15 ̊C) conditions, is non-toxic and does not produce harmful by-products.

Zenova IP

Thermal insulating paint that provides thermal reflection of sunrays & infrared radiation, anti-condensation and anti-mould properties. It can be applied to virtually any exterior or interior material, regardless of the surface.

Zenova IR

Thermal insulating render to enhance the effectiveness of insulation by creating a thermo shield. It fills all cavities and gaps regardless of geometric shape and creates a vacuum - the most effective insulator.

Zenova CS

Patent pending next generation ceiling sprinkler filled with proprietary Zenova Fluid (Zenova FXB) that removes the need to install large fluid tanks, piping, complicated equipment and software. This sprinkler could be installed in the kitchen.

The Group has achieved this without compromising the sustainability of natural and economical resources, including personal health and safety, with ecologically sound products.

Further information on the Group can be found at https://zenovagroup.com. 
 

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