REG-Interbulk Group PLC: Contract Extension 


Released: 09/03/2009

InterBulk Group plc ("InterBulk") Contract extension withLucite International InterBulk, a leading provider of intermodal logistics solutions for the movement of liquid and dry bulk materials, is pleased to announce that it has signed an extension on its contract for logistics services with Lucite International to 2011. The extended contract has an approximate value of £ 7million per annum. This is one of InterBulk's largest contracts for intermodal transportation of chemical liquids in tankcontainers. The original contract was won on May 1, 2003 when InterBulk was appointed to be the provider of all international tankcontainer business from Lucite International's UK Cassel works plant. Lucite International is the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of acrylic based products and the driving force behind two of the world's best known material brands Lucite# and Perspex# from Lucite#. This contract extension is an acknowledgement of the steady growth of demand for tailored logistics in this high growth potential business. InterBulk has extensive experience in this sector and has a successful track record in creating value through innovative logistics solutions. The service will continue to be delivered through InterBulk's own comprehensive European network with operations close to Lucite International's manufacturing plant and customers. Lucite's Head of Supply Chain Operations John Funnell added, "Lucite International greatly values the service flexibility offered by Interbulk together with its demonstrable commitment to safety whilst ensuring Lucite continues to provide a high level of service to its customers." InterBulk's CEO Koert Van Wissen added, "We are proud to win this extension of the contract as we believe this is testament to our high quality service and track record with Lucite International during the last 5 years. We look forward to working with Lucite in the future and I feel confident that we can continue to deliver customised supply chain solutions to ensure real performance excellence that creates sustainable value for all stakeholders." For further information, please contact: InterBulk Group plc Tel: 01355 575 000 David Rolph, Chairman Koert van Wissen, CEO Scott Cunningham, Finance Director Dowgate Capital Advisers (NOMAD) Tel: 020 7492 4777 James Caithie Arden Partners Tel: 020 7398 1600 Chris Hardie Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000 Charles Ryland, Jeremy Garcia, Ben Romney About InterBulk InterBulk is a leading supplier of global intermodal logistics solutions for the movement of liquid and dry bulk materials. It provides environmentally friendly and cost effective door-to-door supply chain solutions that include intermodal transportation, temporary storage and material handling services. InterBulk is one of the world's largest operators of Tankcontainers for the movement of liquids and Europe's leading provider of intermodal `bag-in-box' containers for the movement of dry bulk products. InterBulk also provides Flexitank services for the movement of non-hazardous liquid bulk products. Its subsidiary InBulk Technologies Ltd ("InBulk") provides special containers for the movement of dry bulk powder materials that can be loaded and discharged in a horizontal position via the patented non-tipping "ISO-Veyor" technology. END