Further significant North American order intake

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26 February 2026

Hardide plc

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

Further significant North American order intake

Hardide (AIM: HDD), the provider of advanced surface treatment technology, is pleased to confirm it has secured a further £1.8m of new orders from the major North American energy sector customer referred to in the announcements of 1 December 2025 and 3 February 2026, which will be delivered mostly over the course of the current financial year.

These orders lead the Board to expect a further material improvement in revenues and performance for the current financial year to 30 September 2026 as against previous expectations.

Hardide is in discussions with this customer regarding establishing a framework arrangement and schedule for the future that will support the customer's own business development ambitions and supply requirements.

Matt Hamblin, CEO of Hardide commented:

"We are delighted to receive these additional new orders. This should enable Hardide to achieve its first strategic milestone of at least doubling financial year 2024 revenues, ahead of target, during the current financial year and enable us to leverage the benefits of much higher capacity utilisation". 

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Hardide 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 as well as a reduced carbon footprint. Customers include leading companies operating in the energy sectors, valve and pump manufacturing, industrial gas turbine, precision engineering and aerospace industries.