REG-Hardide PLC Directorate Change

Released: 08/12/2008

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RNS Number : 6795J  
  
Hardide PLC  
  
08 December 2008  
  
 
  Press Release   08December 2008  
  
  
Hardide plc  
  
("Hardide" or "the Group")  
  
Resignation of Non-Executive Director  
  
Hardide plc (AIM:HDD), the provider of unique metal surface engineering 
technology, announces that today Mr David Mott has announced his intention to 
resign from his position as Non-Executive Director of the Group with effect from 
the AGM in February 2009.  At the same time, Mr Mott will also resign as 
Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee of 
Hardide plc.    
  
David's decision is due to burgeoning demands on his time resulting from his 
position as Investment Director of Oxford Capital Partners.    
  
The Board has considered carefully the need for a new non-executive director and 
has decided that this is not necessary as Hardide already has sufficient 
knowledge and experience in its existing non-executive Board members, comprising 
Robert Goddard, Non-Executive Chairman, Hugh Carlisle Smith, Non-Executive 
Director, and William Yale Zakroff, Non-Executive Director.   
  
Robert Goddard, Chairman of Hardide plc said: "On behalf of the Board, I would 
like to thank David for the very valuable contribution that he has made since he 
joined the Board of Hardide Coatings Limited in April 2004; particularly over 
the past year. His experience with young technology companies has been 
especially helpful.  We will miss him and wish him every success with his other 
commitments."  
  
David Mott added:  "Hardide is on a growth path and my decision follows a record 
month of sales and profits for the group. I wish the company every success in 
the future."  
  
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  Hardide plc                                                           
  Robert Goddard, Chairman                    Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353830  
  Jackie Robinson, Head of Communications                               
  jrobinson@hardide.com                                                 
  www.hardide.com                                                       
                                                                        
                                                                        
  
  
 
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Hardide Coatings  
  
Hardide provides and applies tungsten carbide-based coatings to a wide range of 
engineering components. The Company's patented technology is unique in that it 
combines both abrasion and corrosion resistant properties in one coating. When 
applied to components, the technology is proven to offer dramatic cost savings 
through reduced downtime and extended component life.  Customers include leading 
companies operating in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pumps 
manufacturing, general engineering and aerospace.   
  
 
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