RNS Number:8129T
Wellington Holdings PLC
05 January 2004




           Wellington Holdings plc ("Wellington" or "the Company")

          Acquisition of PH Seal Supplies Pty Ltd ("PH Seal Supplies")


The Company announces that it has purchased the South Australian seal
distributor, PH Seal Supplies, for a maximum cash consideration of A$470,000
(#197,000). For the past 15 years PH Seal Supplies has been the exclusive
distributor for Hallite products in South Australia. This acquisition will
enhance the Company's coverage in Australia, where Wellington are already based
in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.



5 January 2004




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