Robinson PLC 18 January 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18th January 2006 Robinson plc Trading Statement Robinson plc ("Robinson" or "the Company"; stock code: RBN), the custom manufacturer of paperboard and plastic packaging, today issues the following year end trading statement, prior to entering its usual close period ahead of the announcement of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2005. Despite difficult market conditions, Robinson expects a modest year-on-year increase in turnover, with profits anticipated to be in line with the Board's expectations, thanks to the Company's ability to largely pass on increased raw material costs. The redevelopment of the Company's recently acquired manufacturing facility in Lodz, Poland, is progressing as planned, with first production expected during the first quarter of 2006. Robinson's preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2005 are scheduled to be announced on 24th March 2006. About Robinson Based in Chesterfield, and with additional manufacturing facilities in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, in Toronto, Canada, and in Lodz, Poland, 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. The Company also has a substantial property portfolio with significant development potential. Enquiries: Robinson plc Guy Robinson, Finance Director Tel: 01246 220022 Bankside Consultants Susan Scott/Michael Padley Tel: 020 7367 8888 END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange