REG - Surface Transforms - Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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05/09/2025 07:02

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RNS Number : 1210Y  Surface Transforms PLC  05 September 2025

Surface Transforms plc

("Surface Transforms" or the "Company")

 

Appointment of new Non-Executive Director

 

Surface Transforms (AIM:SCE), manufacturers of carbon fibre reinforced ceramic
automotive brake discs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Marr as
Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.

 

Paul Marr is an experienced automotive manufacturing executive whose career
began at General Motors ("GM") in the 1970's, latterly taking on a number of
leadership roles including Complex Director to Plant Manager, overseeing major
US and Mexican operations, focusing primarily on vehicle assembly.

 

After more than 35 years at GM, Paul went on to hold senior roles at Getrag,
VIA Motors, GAZ Group, and Remy International, managing large-scale automotive
operations across the US, Mexico and Russia. Paul has completed over 25
consulting engagements internationally, specialising in operational
turnarounds and interim leadership. He holds an M.S.M. from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from
Kettering University.

 

Paul Marr, Non-Executive Director:

 

"Having worked alongside Surface Transforms on behalf of an OEM customer
earlier in 2025, supporting its operational turnaround plan, I am honoured to
be joining the Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Surface
Transforms' continued growth and success, and I look forward to working with
the Board and leadership team to deliver lasting value for customers,
employees, and stakeholders."

 

Kevin Johnson, CEO:

 

"We are delighted to welcome Paul to the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Paul brings a wealth of experience in manufacturing, operations, and strategic
leadership, which will be invaluable as we expand our advanced manufacturing
capabilities and capacity. His insight and guidance will support our goals of
operational excellence and quality, while also strengthening our connections
with leading automotive OEMs."

 

Additional disclosures required under the AIM Rules for Companies

 

Pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule Two Paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for
Companies Paul Robert Marr, age 72, owns no ordinary shares in the Company and
is, or has during the last five years, been a director or partner of the
following companies and partnerships:

 

 Current directorships or partnerships  Previous directorships or partnerships held within the last 5 years

 PRM Professional Consulting LLC        -

 

Save as set out in this announcement, Paul Marr has confirmed that there are
no further disclosures to be made in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule
Two to the AIM Rules for Companies.

 

 

For enquiries, please contact:

 

 Surface Transforms plc                                              +44 151 356 2141
 Ian Cleminson, Non-Executive Chairman
 Kevin Johnson, CEO

 Steve Harrison, Interim CFO

 Zeus (Nominated Adviser and Broker)                                 +44 203 829 5000
 David Foreman / James Edis / Ed Beddows (Investment Banking)
 Dominic King (Corporate Broking)

 

About Surface Transforms

Surface Transforms plc. (AIM:SCE) develops and produces carbon‐ceramic
material automotive brake discs. The Company is the UK's only manufacturer
of carbon‐ceramic brake discs, and only one of two mainstream carbon ceramic
brake disc companies in the world, serving customers that include major OEMs
in the global automotive markets.

The Company utilises its proprietary next generation Carbon Ceramic Technology
to create lightweight brake discs for high‐performance road and track
applications for both internal combustion engine cars and electric vehicles.
While competitor carbon‐ceramic brake discs use discontinuous chopped carbon
fibre, Surface Transforms interweaves continuous carbon fibre to form a 3D
matrix, producing a stronger and more durable product with improved heat
conductivity compared to competitor products; this reduces the brake system
operating temperature, resulting in lighter and longer life components with
superior brake performance. These benefits are in addition to the benefits of
all carbon‐ceramic brake discs vs. iron brake discs: weight savings of up to
70%, longer product life, consistent performance, reduced brake pad dust and
corrosion free.

The Company holds the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark.

For additional information please visit www.surfacetransforms.com
(http://www.surfacetransforms.com/)

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