News

Company News and Press Articles

January 2012

Hardide coating enables new subsea connector design for UNITECH Offshore AS

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ICMCTF International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films , 23 - 27 April, San Diego, CA, USA.

Dr Yuri Zhuk is presenting Hardide at this premier international technical conference on thin films and advanced surface modification techniques which combines foremost representatives from academia and industry.

Link to conference website.

High Performance Elastomers & Polymers for Oil & Gas Applications, 17-18 April 2012, Aberdeen, Scotland.

Dr Yuri Zhuk will be presenting Hardide and how the coating can extend the life of elastomeric seals and enable seal design at the 6th international conference in Aberdeen.

Link to event website.

December 2011

Two new case studies

Unitech Offshore AS and Western Process Controls Pty.

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September 2011

SPE Offshore Europe 2011 - Aberdeen, 6-8 September 2011

The Hardide business development team will be attending Offshore Europe, the world's largest oil and gas conference and exhibition outside North America from 6-8 September. To arrange a meeting with one of the team email info@hardide.com.

Link to Offshore Europe website.

Valve World Magazine - September Issue

Article by Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director on Hardide as a replacement for Hard Chrome and general problem solving coating for the flow control industry.

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Link to Valve World website.

August 2011

IFHTSE 19th Congress 2011

Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director, will be presenting Hardide at the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering congress on 17-20 October 2011 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. More details to follow.

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New Case Studies Page

Hardide is compiling a portfolio of case studies across the range of our applications. Read the first three in the Technical Reference section of our website.

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Advanced Materials & Processes - August Issue

Article by Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director on Hardide as an advanced CVD coating unlocking new applications for hard coatings on critical parts.

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July 2011

Hardide Coated Valves Pass ISO 10497 Fire Test

Hardide's tungsten carbide CVD coating has passed ISO 10497 fire-testing and is certified on EnerMech LG Valves up to 4" 300 Class.

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May 2011

"Boiler Room" Scam

It has come to our attention that a number of smaller shareholders have received unsolicited telephone calls concerning their investments in Hardide plc. Shareholders should be wary of any unsolicited advice. For advice on dealing with such an approach, click on the link below.

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March 2011

Finalist in Pump Industry Awards 2011

CEO Graham Hine received a finalist award for the Technical Innovation - Product category of the Pump Industry Awards 2011. Thanks to everyone who voted for Hardide.

Click to view finalists' line-up. Graham Hine, third from right.

Hardide at ASM Houston Surface Engineering Seminar,

4 & 5 April 2011

Hardide is exhibiting at the ASM International Surface Engineering Seminar in Houston, 4-5 April 2011.

Click here to register or for more information.

Projects Manager Appointed

Phil Lund has been appointed as Projects Manager to accelerate the conversion of development projects to commercial sales.

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February 2011

Hardide selected to present at Aeromat 2011

Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director, has been selected to present a paper entitled 'CVD Coating to replace Hard Chrome Plating on Internal Surfaces and Complex Shaped Parts' at the leading aerospace materials conference Aeromat 2011, 23-25 May 2011, Long Beach, California.

Click to link to the Aeromat 2011 website.

Non-Executive Director Appointed

Bruce Robinson brings extensive experience of the oil and gas industry and growing technology based businesses.

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AGM: 10.30am, Monday 7 February 2011

Unit 11, Wedgwood Road, Bicester, OX26 4UL.

January 2011

VOTE HARDIDE in the Pump Industry Awards 2011

Hardide has been shortlisted in the Technical Innovation of the Year - Product category of the prestigious Pump Industry Awards 2011. The winner will be the company that receives the greatest number of online votes from its supporters, together with the judges' ranking. To support our entry, just click on the link below.

Click here to VOTE HARDIDE in the Pump Industry Awards 2011

Hardide Captures Chemical Process with New CorDEX Camera

Hardide was been using a new anti-hazard digtal camera from CorDEX Instruments.

Click to download CorDEX Instruments' press release.

Click to download the case study.

Sales Representative Appointed for USA

Bob Gibson has been appointed as Sales Representative for Hardide Coatings in North America.

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December 2010

Easy Alternative to Hard Chrome

Article in Engineering Capacity magazine

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Hardide Joins Valve and Pump Industry Bodies

Hardide has joined the Valve Manufacturers Association of America and the British Pump Manufacturers Association. The company is already a member of the British Valve and Actuator Association.

Valve and Pump Associations

November 2010

Valve World Conference 2010 (Dusselfdorf, Germany - November 30 - December 2 2010)

Dr Yuri Zhuk, Technical Director will be presenting a paper entitled 'CVD HARDIDE COATING REPLACES HARD CHROME' at 10.30am on Wednesday 1 December in the session 'Materials 1'.

Click to the Valve World 2010 website.

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September 2010

Surface World

Hardide advanced CVD coating protects against wear, erosion and corrosion.

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Process Industry Informer

British Pump Manufacturers Association newsletter

Hardide Coatings extend pump life and reduce turnaround time.

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August 2010

Finishing Magazine