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RNS Number : 8252Y  Hardide PLC  10 May 2023

10 May 2023

 

Hardide plc

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

 

Hardide Coatings partners with Gardner Aerospace to coat Airbus components

 

Coating wing components for Airbus A320

 

Advanced surface coating technology company, Hardide Coatings has entered into
a partnership with Gardner Aerospace to coat key wing components for the
Airbus A320 family of aircraft.

 

The Hardide CVD (chemical vapour deposition) nano-structured tungsten/tungsten
carbide coating was selected after extensive testing by Airbus and is
replacing hard chrome plating (HCP) previously used on these components. This
is part of a strategic move by Airbus away from the use of HCP as a result of
the REACH regulations, which currently bans the production of HCP in the EU
and UK from September 2024.

 

The Hardide-coated components, which are critical to the operation of the flap
mechanism, will be used on new-build A320s and as replacement parts for the
existing fleet of aircraft as these are maintained. Initial components are
expected to be coated in June 2023 with regular monthly volumes thereafter.

 

Airbus is currently producing 50 A320 aircraft per month with plans to
increase this to 75 per month by 2026.

 

Hardide Coatings is currently coating similar wing components for the Airbus
A330, A380 and A400M aircraft.

 

Philip Kirkham, CEO of Hardide plc commented: "We are very pleased to have
been selected to coat further components for the Airbus single-aisle A320
family high-volume production aircraft, and to replace hard chrome plating
(HCP).

 

"Our coatings are increasingly replacing HCP and thermal spray coatings such
as HVOF (high velocity oxy-fuel) on components used in aerospace and other
industries. The Hardide coating outperforms these other coatings in its wear,
corrosion and fatigue resistance, and offers environmental advantages both in
the coating process and its use in service."

 

All Airbus parts are coated at the company's UK facility in Bicester,
Oxfordshire.

 

www.hardide.com (https://hardide.com/)

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About Hardide Coatings

Hardide Coatings (AIM: HDD) develops, manufactures and applies advanced
technology tungsten carbide/tungsten metal matrix coatings to a wide range of
engineering components. Its patented technology is unique in combining in one
material, a mix of toughness and resistance to abrasion, erosion and
corrosion; together with the ability to coat accurately interior surfaces and
complex geometries. The material is proven to offer dramatic improvements in
component life, particularly when applied to components that operate in very
aggressive environments. This results in cost savings through reduced downtime
and increased operational efficiency. Customers include leading companies
operating in the energy sectors, valve and pump manufacturing, industrial gas
turbine, precision engineering and aerospace industries. The company has
manufacturing facilities in the UK and USA.

 

About Gardner Aerospace

Gardner Aerospace, headquartered in Derby UK, is one of the largest,
international, and independent manufacturers of detailed metallic aerospace
parts for Airbus other major aircraft manufacturers. With locations in UK,
France, Poland, India and China and revenues of over $200m USD and over 1,700
employees, they have comprehensive manufacturing facilities and process
approvals, with a reputation for quality, delivery and responsiveness.

 

Enquiries:

 

 Hardide plc

 Philip Kirkham, CEO                                 Tel: +44 (0) 1869 353 830

 Media Contact                                       Tel: +44 (0) 7711 281915

 Jackie Heddle, Communications Manager               Email: jheddle@hardide.com (mailto:jheddle@hardide.com)

 IFC Advisory - Financial PR and Investor Relations  Tel: +44 (0) 20 3934 6630

 Graham Herring

 Tim Metcalfe

 Florence Chandler

 

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