Filtrona plc is pleased to confirm that it has today completed the acquisition
of the assets and business of Duraco, Inc, previously announced on 19 April
2007, following clearance from the US competition authorities.

Enquiries:

Filtrona plc                                           Tel: 01908 359100
Mark Harper, Chief Executive
Steve Dryden, Finance Director

Finsbury                                               Tel: 020 7251 3801
James Leviton
Gordon Simpson