30 July 2014

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Avingtrans Plc

("Avingtrans" or the "Company" or the "Group")

Divisional Board Appointment

Avingtrans plc (AIM: AVG), a manufacturer of critical components and associated services to the global aerospace, energy and medical sectors , has appointed Dr Gareth Job as a Divisional Non-Executive Director for Energy and Medical. He will join the divisional board with effect from 1 August 2014.

Dr Job has 25 years' experience within the Oil & Gas industry and is currently employed full time in a senior project director role with Technip, a world leading energy industry engineering group. Prior to this Gareth helped pioneer best practice within the International Engineering and Construction  Industry in Risk Management as head of Project Risk Management for Shaw Energy and Chemicals and as a Director of the Engineering and Construction Risk Institute (ECRI). Gareth has a PhD in Chemical Engineering, is a Chartered Engineer and he has particular interest in offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. His specialities include project management, commercial management and risk analysis.

Commenting on the appointment, Steve McQuillan, CEO of Avingtrans said : "Gareth is a very talented individual with many years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. His appointment will strengthen our Division, as Avingtrans continues to increase its presence and influence in oil and gas and energy markets in general."

Dr Gareth Job commented: "I am delighted to be joining the Energy and Medical Divisional Board at Avingtrans. The Company has a strong product offering, which it is rebuilding as it integrates Maloney Metalcraft with the rest of the division and is well placed to grow significantly in the oil and gas arena."

For further information, please contact:

Enquiries:

Avingtrans plc 0115 949 9020

Steve McQuillan, CEO

Stephen King, CFO 

Numis

David Poutney (Corporate Broking)                                                        0207 260 1000

Richard Thomas (Corporate Finance and Nominated Adviser)     

Newgate Threadneedle 020 7653 9850

(Financial PR)

Josh Royston / Heather Armstrong

About Avingtrans

Avingtrans plc is engaged in the provision of highly engineered components, modules and services to the Aerospace, Energy and Medical markets worldwide.


The business is made up of 2 divisions:


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Aerospace , engaged in the manufacture of rigid pipe assemblies, fabrications and prismatic components - both metallic and composite - for the global aerospace market and precision polishing of aircraft components and;

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Energy and medical , engaged in the design and manufacture of machined and fabricated pressure and vacuum vessels and process plant and equipment for the power, oil & gas and medical markets. Plus, design and manufacture of fabricated poles and cabinets for roadside safety cameras and rail track signalling.




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