Trading Statement

Rotork PLC
17 November 2003


17 November 2003

                                 Rotork p.l.c.

                                Trading Update


Since our interim statement, order input has been positive and supports current
market expectations for the full year 2003. This input has been broadly based
including a revival of U.S. order intake.


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Rotork p.l.c.                                      Tel:  [phone]
Bill Whiteley, Chief Executive
Bob Slater, Finance Director

Financial Dynamics                                 Tel:  [phone]

Peter Otero




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