SOLID STATE PLC — Board/Management Information 2014

Oct 15, 2014

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Solid State PLC

15 October 2014

15 October 2014

Solid State plc

("Solid State" or the "Group")

Board Changes

Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the AIM listed supplier of specialist industrial/ruggedised computers, electronic components, secure communications systems and battery power solutions to the electronics market, announces that Gordon Comben aged 75 and William Marsh aged 77 will be retiring from the Board, effective 31 December 2014.

Mr Comben founded the Group in 1971 with Mr Marsh joining the Company in 1974.  Since its establishment the Group has made 7 acquisitions and now employs over 140 people across 4 sites. 

Commenting on the Board changes, Tony Frere, Chairman, said:

"We owe a great debt of gratitude to Gordon and Bill for their contribution over the years.  They will remain shareholders and will follow the progress of the Group with interest. 

"On behalf of the Board and all our shareholders I would like to thank them for their belief and endless energy in making Solid State what it is today and wish them all the best for the future."

For further information please contact:

Solid State plc	01527 830 630
Gary Marsh - Chief Executive	investor.information@solidstateplc.com
WH Ireland (Nominated Adviser)	0117 945 3470
Mike Coe
Winningtons (Financial PR)	020 3176 4722
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann	0797 122 1972
	tom.cooper@winningtons.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (SOLI) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring industrial/rugged computing products, battery power solutions, secure communications systems and electronic components for use in harsh environments. 

Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.

Headquartered in Redditch, Solid State employs over 140 staff across four sites.  Solid State operates through two main divisions: Solid State Supplies and Steatite.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.

This information is provided by RNS

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