Elementis Chromium - Outcome of Strategic review

Elementis plc ("Elementis"), the UK based specialty chemicals company, today reports on the outcome of the strategic review of Elementis Chromium previously announced in February. The strategic review has now been completed and concludes that the Eaglescliffe, UK plant will close, with production ceasing at the end of June 2009. Elementis will finalise the closure programme in consultation with the employees and union representatives at the facility, and details of this will be disclosed when the interim results are announced in early August. Enquiries: Elementis plc Brian Taylorson, Finance Director 020 7408 9300 Financial Dynamics Greg Quine/Andrew Dowler 020 7831 3113 ---END OF MESSAGE--- This announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.