Pattonair and Alcoa Fastening Systems Announce Long Term Supply Agreement

Pattonair, the supply chain business of Umeco plc, a leading global aerospace and defence service provider and Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS), a global leader in the manufacture and supply of high precision fastening systems, have signed a 5 year agreement under which AFS will manufacture and supply Pattonair with products in support of Pattonair's global customer base.

Pattonair's existing customers, which include Rolls-Royce plc, ATK, Goodrich and Parker Aerospace, are expected to benefit from this agreement and in addition it will provide Pattonair with further opportunities to expand all of its business activities within Europe, North America and Asia.

Andrew Moss Chief Operating Officer of Umeco plc, said:

"I am delighted to be able to announce this strategic partnership with one of the world's leading manufacturers of aerospace fasteners. It will undoubtedly bring significant long term benefits to our customers and offers exciting possibilities to further expand our global business."

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Umeco plc (www.umeco.com) Tel: +44 (0) 1926 331 800

Andrew Moss, Chief Operating Officer

Further Information on Umeco plc

Umeco is a leading innovator in distribution and supply chain management to the aerospace and defence industries, harnessing new methods for enhancing its customers' performance and profitability.

Umeco also has significant manufacturing interests in advanced composite materials for a growing range of applications in its core aerospace and defence markets and in other high performance technology industries such as motor sport, automotive and wind energy.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Umeco had revenue from continuing operations of GBP415.3 million in the year to 31 March 2009.

Umeco is managed through two business streams:-

Umeco Composites - a provider of a complete range of advanced composite materials principally to the aerospace, motor sport, automotive and wind energy markets. Customers include Boeing, Airbus, BAE Systems, manufacturers of wind turbine blades, a number of manufacturers of high performance super cars and Formula 1 teams including Team McLaren Mercedes.

Umeco Supply Chain - a leading international provider of value-added distribution and supply chain outsourcing services to customers in the aerospace & defence market. With its specialisation in the supply of small and medium value components and sophisticated IT systems, its growing global customer base can enjoy significant operational, cost and working capital benefits. Customers include Rolls-Royce plc, BAE Systems, Safran Group, Parker Aerospace, Goodrich, Thales Aerospace, Turbomeca, ATK, Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense.