Finance Director share purchase

Director's share interests

David Landless, Finance Director, notified the company today that he has bought
7,963 shares at 124.34p each. Mr Landless' beneficial interests in Bodycote
shares now total 110,871 shares, which will be registered as follows:

Registered Holder             Material Interest                          Shares
                                                                               
D.F. Landless                 D.F. Landless                               6,863
                                                                               
M. Landless                   D.F. Landless                              59,197
                                                                               
Lloyds TSB Offshore Trust Co. D.F. Landless (short term stock bonus      44,811
Ltd                           scheme interest)                                 

                                                                22 October 2008