West to Present at Barclays Capital Conference


LIONVILLE, Pa., March 9, 2011 - West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) today announced that management will attend the Barclays Capital 2011 Global Healthcare Conference in Miami, FL. Management will present an overview of West's business and outlook on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM ET.

A live audio webcast of the Company's presentation, as well as a copy of the presentation materials, will be accessible from the Company's website at www.westpharma.com/en/investors.

About West

West is a global manufacturer of components and systems for injectable drug delivery, including stoppers and seals for vials, and closures and disposable components used in syringe, IV and blood collection systems. The Company also provides products with application to the personal care, food and beverage markets. Headquartered in Lionville, Pennsylvania, West supports its partners and customers from 50 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Mexico, Japan, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit West at www.westpharma.com.

SOURCE West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael A. Anderson, Vice President and Treasurer, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., +1-610-594-3345; or Investors and Financial Media: Westwicke Partners: John Woolford, +1-443-213-0506, or Stefan Loren, +1-443-213-0507

Web Site: www.westpharma.com

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