Solid State plc

("Solid State", the "Company" or the "Group")

Directorate Change

Appointment of Peter James as Group Finance Director

Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the AIM listed supplier of specialist industrial/ruggedised computers, electronic components, secure communications systems and battery power solutions to the electronics market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Owen James as Group Finance Director commencing on 20 February 2017.

Peter James, aged 37, joins from IQE plc where he has held the post of Group Financial Controller for the last four years.  Whilst at IQE, Peter focussed on multi-site manufacturing, technology supply chain, acquisitions and listed company reporting.  Peter qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC in 2004, where he spent 11 years across both the Audit and Transaction Services divisions.

Tony Frere, Non-Executive Chairman of Solid State, said:

"We are very pleased to welcome Peter to Solid State.  He has excellent pedigree and very impressive industry experience that will be of benefit to the Group. 

"The Group has taken steps to strengthen the team of Executive Directors and we believe that we are now well resourced for the next phase of Solid State's growth."

The following details in relation to the appointment of Mr James are disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:

There are no other disclosures in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

Notice of Interim Results - Solid State will be announcing its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2016 on Tuesday 22 November 2016.  Those wishing to attend an update on the results from the Directors or requiring further information on the Company should contact Tom Cooper on 0797 122 1972 or tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com.

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Notes to Editors:

Solid State plc (SOLI) is a leading value added group of companies providing specialist design-in and manufacturing services to those acquiring industrial/rugged computing products, battery power solutions, secure communications systems and electronic components for use in harsh environments. 

Serving niche markets in oil & gas production, medical, construction, security, military and field maintenance, Solid State acts as both a distributor to OEMs and bespoke manufacturer of specialist units to clients with complex requirements.

Headquartered in Redditch, Solid State employs over 150 staff across five sites.  Solid State operates through two main divisions: Solid State Supplies and Steatite.

Solid State was established in 1971 and admitted to AIM in June 1996.