Pre-Close Statement

Hargreaves Services PLC
14 December 2006


For Immediate Release                                           14 December 2006
                                                                            



                            Hargreaves Services PLC


                              PRE-CLOSE STATEMENT



We are pleased to report that trading for the half-year to 30th November 2006 is
expected to be at least in line with market expectations.


Following the acquisition of Norec, and the award of a number of major
additional contracts, it is anticipated that results for the second half of the
year will be significantly ahead of the comparative period last year.


The Group continues to achieve excellent organic growth, and is trading in
markets where demand is strong, particularly in respect of coal supply to
generators. Acquisitions in this and other related sectors are also actively
being pursued.


                                     -ENDS-


Tel: Hargreaves

Gordon Banham (No 0191 373 8315)

Peter Dillon (No 0191 373 8315)



Buchanans

Diane Stewart (No 020 7466 5000)

Tim Anderson (No 020 7466 5000)



Brewin Dolphin

Andrew Kitchingman (No 011 3241 0187)







                      This information is provided by RNS
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange