CORRECTION -- Enodis Non-Executive Director Appointment


LONDON, March 12, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- CORRECTION

In the second paragraph the following has been amended:

"Federal Signal Corporation has annual revenues of approximately US$1.2 billion and not US$1,200,000 as originally shown."

All other details are unchanged.

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12 March 2004

Enodis plc, a leading global company in the food equipment sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Ross as a non-executive director, effective 11 March 2004.

He joined Federal Signal Corporation in 1983, became CEO in 1987 and was Chairman from 1990 until January this year. Federal Signal, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is a manufacturer and worldwide supplier of a range of products including safety and signalling equipment, die components and precision tools. It has annual revenues of approximately US$1.2 billion and around 6,800 employees worldwide. Selling in most countries of the world, it has plants in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Under Mr Ross's leadership, it grew, organically and by acquisition, to have leading market positions in most of its market segments.

Mr Ross is also a non-executive director of Quanex Corporation, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Quanex is a leading manufacturer of engineered materials and components for the vehicle and building products markets.

Mr Ross's appointment brings to the Board of Enodis strong and relevant experience and a suitable geographic balance to the non-executive element of the Board.

Mr Peter Brooks, Chairman of Enodis, commenting on the appointment, said:

"We are delighted Joe Ross has agreed to join our Board. With Federal Signal's scale, range of production activities and geographic spread, he has experienced many of the challenges in common with Enodis and we look forward to gaining the benefit of his expertise."

In compliance with paragraphs 16.4 and 16.5 of The Listing Rules, notification is given that Joe Ross holds a directorship with Quanex Corporation.

There are no details to be disclosed pursuant to paragraphs 6.F.2 (b) to (g) of The Listing Rules.



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