Management Change

Avon Rubber PLC 06 February 2007 For Immediate Release 6 February 2007 Avon Rubber p.l.c. Management Change Avon Rubber p.l.c. announces that Jonty Palmer, head of its Respiratory Protection businesses will be leaving the Group. Following his departure the Respiratory Protection businesses will report directly to Terry Stead, Chief Executive. Commenting on the departure, Terry Stead said; 'I would like to thank Jonty for all his efforts over the last two years and I wish him every success in the future. 'Avon's protection businesses are key to our future growth profile and I look forward to working more closely with the Respiratory Protection team in order to deliver on the potential of the exciting opportunities open to us .' -Ends- Avon Rubber p.l.c. 01225 896831 Terry Stead, Chief Executive Weber Shandwick Financial 020 7067 0700 Richard Hews / Rachel Taylor NOTES TO EDITORS: Avon Rubber p.l.c. is an international polymer engineering group adding value through material, manufacturing and industry sector expertise. The Group is currently capitalised at approximately £51 million. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange