Directorate Change

Hardide PLC
21 March 2006


                                       
Press Release                                                     21 March 2006




                                  Hardide Plc


                          ('Hardide' or 'the Company')


                            Directorate Appointment


Hardide plc (AIM:HDD), the provider of unique surface engineering technology, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Davenport as Finance Director and a
Board Director of the Company. Since June 2005, Peter Davenport has been
Financial Controller of the Company.


Jim Murray-Smith, Chief Executive, said: 'Since Peter joined Hardide in June
2005 it has been clear that he is the right candidate to take the position of
Finance Director on the Board of Hardide and we are delighted that he has taken
up the opportunity. We look forward to his continued contribution towards
Hardide's future success.'


Peter Neil Davenport, aged 39, has a proven track record in industry and was
previously a Financial Controller at the UK division of Valspar Corporation, a
NYSE-listed company involved in the manufacture of coatings.


There is no other information that falls to be disclosed under Schedule 2
paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.


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For further information:
Hardide plc
Jim Murray Smith, Chief Executive                     Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                             www.hardide.com


Media enquiries:
Abchurch
Chris Lane / Katherine Murphy                         Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]                         www.abchurch-group.com
                                                      

Notes to editors


Hardide provides and applies tungsten carbide 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 and general engineering.




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