J Smith Appointed a Non-executive Director

Paterson Zochonis PLC
15 February 2000


                     Paterson Zochonis plc

            Appointment of a Non-Executive Director


Mr. J.D.M. Smith will be appointed a non-executive director of
Paterson  Zochonis plc on 1st March 2000.  Mike Smith  retired
from  the board of BTR plc in 1996 after a 28 year career with
that company, the last nine as a main board director.


                               
                               
                               
For further enquiries contact:

Fred Harrison
Paterson Zochonis plc
Tel:  [phone]