RNS Number:5841U
Stoddard International PLC
23 January 2004


23 January 2004

                             Stoddard International PLC

                                Board Announcement




The Board of Stoddard International PLC announce that Michael Stewart, Finance Director is leaving the company in March 
to take up an appointment as Finance Director with Terex Equipment.  It is expected that an announcement on his 
successor will be made shortly.

Alan Scott, Chairman of Stoddard International PLC commented:

"Michael who joined us in 1998 has played a significant role in our business during a period of substantial change 
including the rationalisation from three manufacturing sites to one and disposal of surplus properties.  We thank him 
for his efforts and wish him well in his new role."




Enquiries:

Alan Lawson, Chief Executive
01563 578000




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