Avon Rubber appoints CFO

Melksham, UK -- Avon Rubber p.l.c. has appointed Andrew Lewis as Group Finance Director with effect from 8 September 2008. He joins the Company from Rotork p.l.c., where he is Group Financial Controller, having previously been a Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers' Bristol office.

The Company also wishes to announce the appointment of Matthew Evans to the position of Rest of World Sales and Marketing Director within the Protection and Defence business, with effect from 4 August 2008. This role will cover non-USA markets and he will report directly to Peter Slabbert, CEO.

Peter Slabbert, commented, "“I am delighted to welcome Andrew Lewis onto the Board as Group Finance Director. His background and experience will bring significant added value to Avon Rubber. I also welcome Matthew Evans as a member of the management team. Matthew's appointment results from the growing opportunities for the Group's respiratory protection products in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.”

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Press release from Avon Rubber