RNS Number:3309M
Aggregate Industries PLC
16 June 2003


Embargoed until 7.00am - 16 June 2003




                            AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES PLC
                             Board Responsibilities

The board of Aggregate Industries is pleased to announce that Bill Bolsover has
been appointed to the newly-created position of group chief operating officer
with effect from 1 July 2003.  Mr Bolsover will assume day-to-day responsibility
for management of Aggregate Industries' operations in Europe and the United
States, reporting to the group chief executive Peter Tom.  Mr Tom has agreed to
extend his service to the year 2007.

Following Mr Bolsover's appointment, the five regional presidents in the US and
the heads of the operating businesses in the UK and continental Europe will
report directly to him.  Mr Tom will continue to focus on broader operational
issues and the strategic development of the group.

David Tidmarsh, the present US president, is stepping down from the board at the
end of this month.  Lord Fowler, chairman of Aggregate Industries, commented: "
David has played an important part in the development of Aggregate Industries
since its formation in 1997.  On behalf of the board, I would like to thank him
for his valuable contribution and wish him well in the future."

Lord Fowler added: "Bill Bolsover is one of the most experienced and talented
operators in our industry and has done an excellent job of furthering Aggregate
Industries' development as a major player in the UK construction materials
market.  He will now have a wider management responsibility in a key new role.
We are also delighted that the group will continue to benefit from Peter Tom's
experience and commitment as chief executive in the years to come.  This is a
very strong team which will continue to take the business forward."


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Enquiries to:

Lord Fowler, Chairman
Peter Tom, Chief Executive
Aggregate Industries plc                               Tel:  01530 816600

Steve Jacobs
Financial Dynamics                                     Tel:  020 7831 3113




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