Norman Hay plc

18 January 2010

Contract win

Norman Hay plc announces its largest ever order for Process Plant & Equipment.

Norman Hay plc - is pleased to announce that Plasticraft, part of its Chemical Engineering Division, has secured a £6.6m contract from  Rolls-Royce for process plant and equipment to be installed in Singapore.

Plasticraft, the UK's foremost supplier of surface treatment equipment to the global  aerospace sector, has secured this prestigious contract for the supply of 10 chemical processing lines for the manufacture of aero engine components. 

Together with an existing contract for a major installation in Saudi Arabia, this project ensures continuity of production throughout 2010 and 2011 and consolidates Plasticraft's leading position internationally.

Plasticraft personnel will carry out the plant installation, commissioning and operator training on-site at the end user facility in Singapore as well as providing ongoing Service Support.

Peter Hay, Chairman of Norman Hay plc said:

"We consider this project to be an integral part of our global business strategy, with over half of our sales revenue generated overseas and one third of our total work force now  located in the Asia-Pacific region. 

"Supplying high technology chemical systems, combined with bespoke engineering solutions, for the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and construction industries around the world is proving to be an increasingly successful formula for the Group".

- ENDS -

For further information contact:

Victor Bellanti

Chief Executive

Norman Hay plc                          +44(0) 2476 229 373   

Andrew Kitchingman                 

Brewin Dolphin                           (0) 845 213 4730

Notes to editors 

Norman Hay - is one of the world's leading specialist chemical suppliers to the aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and construction industries.

Its advanced chemical products and equipment are designed to enable the Company's customers to maximise the reliability and operating performance of their components and materials.