Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Scapa Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Buzzacott as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 March 2008. 

Mike brings extensive experience of the global chemicals business.  His very successful executive career was at BP where he spent the last 14 years in  operational roles in BP Chemicals until his retirement in 2004.  He has a range of non-executive director experience and is currently Non-Executive Director at both Rexam PLC and Croda International Plc. 
 
Commenting on the appointment, James Wallace, Chairman of Scapa, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Mike to the Board of Scapa.  He brings a wealth of experience of the international chemicals business as well as city matters.  I am looking forward to his contribution to the ongoing development of Scapa's business."

For further information:

James Wallace     Chairman              Tel: 0161 301 7430
Calvin O'Connor  Chief Executive     Tel: 0161 301 7430
Brian Tenner        Finance Director   Tel: 0161 301 7430
Chris Hardie        Arden Partners     Tel: 0207 398 1639