Trading Statement

8 January 2009
                         THE WEIR GROUP PLC
                          TRADING STATEMENT
 
The Weir Group PLC today issues the following Trading Statement in
respect of the 52 weeks ended 26 December 2008.
 
In the  final  quarter, the  Group  has continued  to  perform  well,
growing input,  revenue  and  profit on  a  constant  currency  basis
compared to the equivalent prior year period.
 
The Group's results benefitted from the effects of a positive foreign
currency translation  in the  final quarter,  most notably  from  the
strengthening of the US dollar against sterling.
 
Financial Position
Net debt at 31 December  2008 is expected to  be lower than the  half
year figure of  £261.7m, with operating  cashflow generation and  the
proceeds from the sale of the Materials & Foundries businesses  being
partially offset by an adverse foreign currency translation effect.
 
A total of £625m of  committed revolving credit facilities,  expiring
in 2011, is in place and provides the necessary financial headroom to
support the continuing development of the Group.
 
Outlook
As a  result of  the Group's  good performance  in the  year and  the
foreign currency translation  benefits outlined above  we expect  the
2008 full year outlook for  profit from continuing operations  before
tax, intangibles amortisation  and exceptional items  to increase  to
around £174m*1.
 
The Group enters 2009 in a good  position and is ready to respond  to
the market challenges as they develop during the year.
 
Notes:
*1.       Group guidance for continuing operations profit before tax,
intangibles amortisation and exceptional items at 9 October 2008  was
£170m.
 
Contact details:  The Weir Group Tel. 0141 637 7111 (switchboard)
PLC
 
Helen Walker,  Public  Relations Tel. 0141  308 3739  (Mobile:  07789
Manager                          032296)
Maitland                         Tel. 020 7379 5151
Suzanne Bartch                   (Mobile: 07769 710 335)
 
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