Rm Regulatory News (RM.)

24 Mar 2005 07:02

RM PLC24 March 2005 24th March 2005 RM Group wins two prestigious Education Resources Awards RM plc, the UK's leading supplier of ICT and other products and services toeducation, has won two Education Resources Awards at the Education Show, whichtook place between the 17th and 19th March in Birmingham. The EducationResources Awards, which are presented annually, recognise education resourcesthat demonstrate excellence in quality and educational value. The RM One, the Group's innovative all-in-one PC designed especially for thedemanding classroom environment took the award for 'UK Innovation'. RM GroupCompany TTS took the 'Early Years' award for Tuff Spot and Active World Mats. The Education Resources Awards panel of judges, commenting on the RM One, saidthat they were: "... impressed by this all-in-one powerful, stylish PC built specifically foreducation, responding to real classroom issues, but not stinting onsophisticated design" Commenting on Tuff Spot and Active World Mats, they said: "Large trays with accompanying Active World mats make little creativeenvironments in which young children can play safely. The trays provide anopportunity for children to test and experience their world through play." Tim Pearson, CEO of RM, said: "The RM One reflects the input of our customers, who said that they needed a PCthat reflected the rigours and space-constraints of the classroom environment.I'm delighted that the Education Resources Awards judges have recognised it asone of the UK's most innovative education products. "TTS joined the RM Group last year and has a long-standing reputation fordeveloping products that allow teachers to deliver motivating and educationallyworthwhile classroom experiences for their pupils. It's good to see thisreputation being further enhanced." - Ends - For further information, please contact:Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08709 200200Fiona Laffan, Brunswick 020 7404 5959 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange