New Bank Facility Executed

Bodycote Plc                                  

                          New Bank Facility Executed                           

Bodycote Plc, the specialist thermal processing company, announces that it has
executed a new £110 million multi-currency revolving credit facility with
existing relationship banks. This replaces the Group's current £225 million
facility which matures in August 2010.

The new facility reflects the Group's funding requirements. It has a maturity
date of 31 March 2013, unchanged covenants and is in addition to the Group's €
125 million multi-currency facility.

Enquiries to:

Bodycote Plc Tel: [phone]

David Landless, Finance Director

Financial Dynamics Tel: [phone]

Jon Simmons

Susanne Yule

Sophie Moate