Posting of Annual Report and Accounts

Hardide plc

("Hardide" or "the Group")

Posting of Annual Report and Accounts

Hardide plc announces that its annual report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2011 were posted to shareholders on 20 December 2011. Copies of the annual report can be viewed and downloaded from the Company's website at www.hardide.com.

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Hardide Coatings

Hardide develops, manufactures and applies tungsten carbide-based coatings to a wide range of engineering components. The Group's patented technology is unique in that it combines abrasion, erosion and corrosion resistant properties in one coating. When applied to metal components, the technology is proven to offer dramatic cost savings through reduced downtime and extended part life. Customers include leading companies operating in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pumps manufacturing, general engineering and aerospace.