Director Shareholding

Castings PLC
8 February 2001


MR.A.J.SMITH,A DIRECTOR,SOLD 10,350 SHARES AT 145 PENCE EACH AND IMMEDIATELY
PURCHASED 10,350 SHARES AT 145.5 PENCE FOR AN ISA PLAN ON 8 FEBRUARY 2001.HIS
BENEFICIAL HOLDING REMAINS UNCHANGED.

J.C.ROBY.DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY.
CASTINGS PLC.LICHFIELD ROAD.BROWNHILLS.WEST MIDLANDS. WS8 6JZ