RNS Number:2609J
Flintstone Technologies PLC
27 March 2003


Embargoed release: 0700hours 27th March 2003


                          Flintstone Technologies Plc
                        ("Flintstone" or "the Company")

                            Directorate change

The Board of Flintstone Technologies PLC, the AIM listed technology
commercialisation company which sources the majority of its investments from
Russia, announces the appointment of Mr Colin Ivor Cooke as a non-executive
director. Mr Cooke will also be joining the board of Hardide Ltd as
non-executive Chairman.

Mr Cooke aged 63, has considerable experience in both the metals and
manufacturing industries, having held a number of high profile positions in
public and private companies both across Europe and on a global basis.

Glyn Hirsch, Chairman of Flintstone, commented:

"We are very pleased to welcome Colin to the board and are confident that his
experience will be of considerable benefit to Flintstone.  He has an extensive
knowledge of the metals and manufacturing industry and this will certainly add
value to Hardide and assist the boards current drive to take the company
forward"

In accordance with paragraph F of Schedule 2 of the AIM rules Colin's current
and past Directorships over the past five years are as follows:


Current                                                   Past

Fenner plc                                                Transtec plc
Oystertec plc                                             Money Controls Limited
Petcin Limited
Dynacast International Limited
Steels Management Limited
A N Supplies Limited
Solarshades plc

Colin Cooke was a director of Transtec plc, which was placed in compulsory
liquidation, a receiver having been appointed on 4th January 2000. Colin Cooke
resigned prior to the appointment but was a director of that company within 12
months prior to that date.

There are no further disclosures required to be made pursuant to paragraph 15 of
the AIM rules.

In addition the board would like to announce the resignation of non-executive
director, James Murray-Smith. Mr Murray-Smith will be stepping down to focus on
his new role as Chief Executive of Hardide Limited.  James joined Flintstone in
1999 and the board would like to thank him for his invaluable contribution over
the last 4 years and wishes him well in his role at Hardide.

Glyn Hirsh, Chairman of Flintstone, commented:

"Jim's ability and experience have always been a great benefit to Flintstone and
we are delighted to see him focus his expertise on Hardide where he will build
on the outstanding progress he has already achieved with them"

The Board also announces that Justin Gaisford-Martin, co-founder of Flintstone,
will be stepping down as Commercial Director of Flintstone plc to focus on his
new role as Commercial Director for Ultra Motor Ltd ("Ultra"), a new subsidiary
company in Flintstones portfolio.

Ultra is a leading-edge technology company, which develops innovative electric
motors and energy storage systems. The company provides solutions through a
series of revolutionary, patented motor technologies that form a new generation
of motors for washing machines, other household goods and industrial
applications in personal mobility vehicles, as well as automobiles and mass
transit sectors. Flintstone has pledged to provide Ultra with funding of up to
#200,000.

Glyn Hirsch, Chairman of Flintstone, commented:

"Flintstone has greatly benefited from Justin's expertise and experience and I
am delighted that Justin will have a key role at this exciting stage in Ultras
development."

For further information please contact:

David Chestnutt                                   Tel: 0151 706 0626
Flintstone Technologies                           www.flintstoneplc.com
Chief Executive

Andrew Tan / Brigitte Atkinson                    Tel: 0207 245 1100
Hansard Communications                            Brig@hansardcommunications.com
                                                  www.hansardcommunications.com

Notes to Editors:-

Flintstone Technologies plc joined the AIM market in June 2002 raising #5.4
million at the same time. The Group brings a number of management skills to its
investments, such as intellectual property verification and transfer, commercial
audits, industrial evaluation, fund raising, human resources and financial
expertise.

Flintstone's investments include:

BioCote: A range of anti- bacterial powder coatings for metal, wood and plastic
surfaces. This was sourced UK as it fitted Flintstone's portfolio.

Firestop: A range of non-brominated and halogen free flame-retardants for use
with plastics, textiles, wood and metal.

Hardide: A chemical process for creating super-hard tungsten carbide surfaces on
steels and other surfaces. The process can enhance the life of steel components
by a factor of 10.

Intellikraft: Next generation rechargeable batteries based on nano treatment of
advanced ceramic material.

Keronite: A process for creating hardened surfaces on aluminium, magnesium and
titanium.

Flintstone has sourced four further technologies. Like the existing portfolio,
the companies operate in the surface engineering and speciality chemicals
market.


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