LIONVILLE, Pa., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a third quarter 2009 cash dividend of $0.15 per share. The dividend will be paid on August 5, 2009 to shareholders of record on July 22, 2009.

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.

    Contacts:
    West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.           Investors and Financial
    Michael A. Anderson                          FD
    Vice President and Treasurer                 Evan Smith / Theresa Kelleher
    (610) 594-3345                               (212) 850-5600
                                                 wst@fd.com

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