AGM Trading Update

27/7/2006

The BSS Group PLC, a leading distributor of heating, plumbing and pipeline equipment to the industrial and domestic construction maintenance markets, will be holding its Annual General Meeting later today at which the Chairman, Peter Warry, will make the following statement:

'In the 8 weeks since our preliminary results announcement on 30th May 2006, the market sectors in which we operate have remained robust. Trading at the start of the financial year remains in line with the Board's expectations.

For further information, please contact:

The BSS Group PLC
Gavin Slark, Chief Executive
Roddy Murray, Finance Director
Tel: 0116 - 256 7006

Hogarth Partnership
Andrew Jaques
Rachel Hirst
Charlie Field
Tel: 020 - 7357 9477