8th Sep 2015

Plastics Capital (AIM: PLA), the niche plastics products group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Wilkinson as CEO of BNL (UK) Limited ("BNL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company focused on the design and manufacture of plastic bearings.

Jonathan brings with him over 20 years of leadership experience in niche, high technology, engineering and manufacturing. Jonathan was previously CEO of AESSEAL plc, a company specialising in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, which employs over 400 people and sells products in more than 110 different countries.

Throughout his time at AESSEAL, Jonathan has been responsible for developing and maintaining a world class manufacturing and supply chain along with a number of international sales subsidiaries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Jonathan has a first class degree in Physics, an MBA and is a graduate of the INSEAD Advanced Management Programme.

Commenting on the appointment, Faisal Rahmatallah, Executive Chairman of Plastics Capital, BNL's parent company, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Jonathan to the team and to the leadership of BNL. He brings extensive and relevant experience which will be of great value in the business and to the strong team he will lead at BNL."

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