RNS Number:9852U
Enodis PLC
24 April 2002

                                   Enodis plc


PRESS RELEASE

Wednesday 24th April, 2002

Enodis plc, the world's leading food service equipment manufacturer, announces
that it has sold Belshaw Brothers Inc ('Belshaw') for a cash consideration of
$24.2 million (£16.7 million). The consideration, net of expenses, will be used
by Enodis plc to reduce debt.

Belshaw, a Seattle based manufacturer of doughnut making equipment, is being
purchased by Aga Foodservice Group plc.

As at 31 March 2002, Belshaw had a net asset value of $5.9 million (excluding
goodwill and inter company balances). In the year to 31 March 2002, the business
contributed $21.5 million to sales and $4.9 million to operating profit.

Commenting on the sale, Andrew Allner, Chief Executive Officer, said:

"This transaction, following the disposal of Sammic last December and our recent
successful Rights Issue, represents another step in implementing our strategy to
reduce debt and improve the focus on our core businesses.

Our aim is to consolidate and extend our position as the world's leading
manufacturer of heavy core commercial food service equipment through product,
distribution and service excellence."



Enquiries:

Enodis plc
020 7304 6006
Andrew Allner, Chief Executive Officer



Financial Dynamics
020 7269 7291
Richard Mountain



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