Directorate change
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Castings PLC
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Castings PLC ("Castings" or "the company"), the leading iron casting and machining group primarily focused on the European heavy truck market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Bourne as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 5 November 2026.
Simon is currently Chief Executive Officer of Marshalls plc, the diversified building products manufacturer and sustainable solutions provider for the built environment. Prior to joining Marshalls in 2015, Simon held senior operational and supply chain roles across various sectors.
Simon is also appointed to be a member of the audit, remuneration and nomination committees.
No further information is required to be disclosed under paragraph 6.4.8 of the Listing Rules in respect of this board change.
Castings PLC +44 (0) 1543 374341
S J Mant, Director and Company Secretary
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Joint Broker) +44 (0) 20 7523 8000
Adam James
George Grainger
Zeus Capital Limited (Joint Broker) +44 (0) 20 3829 5000
Dominic King (Corporate Broking)
David Foreman (Investment Banking)
Notes for Editors
Castings PLC is a leading iron casting and machining group based in the UK, supplying both the domestic and export markets. It has gross foundry capacity of 80,000 tonnes p.a. and is highly invested with the latest automation technologies. This enables high mix production of low volume parts on a just in time basis to provide a competitive edge. Castings has long-term relationships with the major OEMs in its core European heavy truck market and their platforms typically last over 10 years in production. In addition to the commercial vehicle sector, Castings PLC also supplies the wind power, agriculture, rail and material handling markets. www.castings.plc.uk
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