Robinson PLC 27 September 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 September 2005 ROBINSON plc Commitment to Innovation recognised in National Awards Scheme Robinson plc's paperboard packaging subsidiary recently was announced as a joint winner of the UK's Best Factory Innovation Award in a national competition organised by Cranfield Management School and Works Management Magazine. The company won the Innovation Award for harnessing the creativity of its employees, extending innovation into the supply chain and its collaborative relationship with Sheffield Hallam University to ensure Robinson remains at the forefront of materials development and design. Marek Szwejczewski, director of Cranfield's Best Factory Awards, commented: "An innovative approach to manufacturing is essential for UK industry to remain competitive in the face of increasing globalisation. It is often smaller companies, such as Robinson Paperboard Packaging, who have the vision and, indeed, bravery to look at fresh ideas and approaches to manufacturing to retain their competitive edge." Jon Marx, Chief Executive of Robinson plc, said: "A number of multinational companies also were nominated in this category, so I am delighted that the efforts of the management team and all our staff have been recognised by such a prestigious award." "Robinson is committed to delivering greater customer satisfaction by originating creative packaging solutions to meet their needs. To do this, we actively promote a creative environment within the company, encouraging our staff to contribute new and challenging ideas, and we extend this philosophy to our supply chain and research and development relationships." - Ends - Notes to Editors: About Robinson Based in Chesterfield, and with additional manufacturing facilities in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, and in Toronto, Canada, Robinson currently employs over 400 people. It was formerly a family business, with its origins dating back some 165 years. Today the Company's main activities are in the manufacture and sale of rigid paper packaging and injection moulded plastic packaging. Robinson operates primarily within the food, drink, confectionery, cosmetic and toiletry sectors, providing niche or custom manufacture to major players in the fast moving consumer goods market, such as Nestle, Lever Faberge and Whyte & Mackay. In August 2005, Robinson acquired a factory site in Lodz, Poland, where it is developing manufacturing facilities to service its Central European customer base more effectively. The Company also has a substantial property portfolio with significant development potential. About the Best Factory Awards The Best Factory Awards, now in their 13th year, are organised by Works Management magazine, in partnership with Cranfield School of Management. They stand apart from other awards schemes because of their rigorous judging procedures, which examines every aspect of operational performance. We seek out companies that are relentlessly driving to improve quality, delivery performance, stock turns, and productivity to improve their business performance. The Best Factory Awards recognise and celebrate manufacturing excellence - demonstrating that UK manufacturers can succeed in today's fierce international markets. For further information, please contact: Jon Marx, Chief Executive, Robinson plc 01246 220022 www.r1son.co.uk Sue Scott/Michael Padley, Bankside Consultants 020 7367 8888 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange