RNS Number:7134N
Arcolectric (Holdings) PLC
18 July 2003


                                                           For immediate release


                                                                 18th July, 2003



                            ARCOLECTRIC HOLDINGS PLC

                                (the "Company")


Directorate Change



The Company announces that Mr David Birdwood-Hedger has been appointed as
Finance Director of the Company with immediate effect.


Mr Birdwood-Hedger, aged 49, is currently a director of the following companies:


Arcolectric Employee Share Trust Limited

Arcolectric (Holdings) US Inc          (USA)


Mr Birdwood-Hedger has not been a director of any other companies during the
past five years and has confirmed that there is no further information required
to be disclosed under paragraph 15 of the AIM Rules.






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