Hardide aims high for prestigious Nadcap approval

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Hardide PLC

04 December 2013

 



Press Release

04 December 2013

Hardide plc

("Hardide" or "the Group" or "the Company")

Hardide aims high for prestigious Nadcap approval

Hardide Coatings Limited, the UK operating company of Hardide plc (AIM: HDD), the provider of advanced surface coating technology, has begun a programme of work aimed at securing the aerospace industry's prestigious Nadcap approval within the next 18 months.

The accreditation will take Hardide Coatings' systems and processes beyond those required of the currently held AS 9100 Rev C and will place the company in the top tier of global aerospace suppliers for manufacturing quality.

Nadcap (formerly the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a globally recognised awardmanaged by the aerospace and defence industries to recognise excellence in manufacturing quality products through superior processes.  Increasingly, it is being seen as a mandatory requirement for key suppliers to aerospace OEMs (original equipment manufacturers).

Philip Kirkham, CEO of Hardide plc said: "We have products in development and testing with several of the biggest names in the aerospace industry and while we are not currently required to have Nadcap, we want to be Nadcap-accredited at the earliest opportunity as this further enhances our reputation with customers by bringing our quality systems and controls to what will be world class levels."

The programme of work leading to accreditation is expected to be completed by the end of 2014 and forms one of a range of preparations for future aerospace business.

For further information:

Hardide plc
Philip Kirkham, Chief Executive Officer Jackie Robinson, Communications Manager	Tel: [phone] [e-mail] www.hardide.com
N+1 Singer Andrew Craig, Ben Wright	Tel: [phone] www.n1singer.com

Notes to editors:

Hardide Coatings develops, manufactures and applies nano-structured tungsten carbide-based coatings to a wide range of engineering components.  The Group's patented technology is unique in combining a mix of abrasion, erosion and corrosion resistant properties in one material and its ability to coat interior surfaces and complex shapes uniformly.  When applied to metal components in aggressive environments, the material is proven to offer dramatic improvements in component life resulting in cost savings through reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency.  Customers include leading companies operating in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pump manufacturing, nuclear, advanced engineering and aerospace industries. 

 

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