– UK, Bicester – Hardide (AIM: HDD), the provider of advanced surface coating technology, announces that William Zakroff has resigned as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective as of 2 March 2015. Also effective as of 2 March 2015, Jan Ward has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Ms. Ward is the CEO and founder of Corrotherm International, a supplier of specialist metals for critical applications in the energy and aerospace sectors. She co-founded the company in 1992 and it currently supplies high performance alloys for the fabrication of oil, gas and power generation equipment from ten locations globally.
Ms. Ward has over 30 years’ experience in industry and over 25 years at Board level. She holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors and of the Royal Society for Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Most recently, Ms. Ward was named a CBE in the 2015 New Year’s Honours list for services to business.
Robert Goddard, Chairman of Hardide plc said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank William for the valuable contribution that he has made since he joined the Board of Hardide plc in 2007. He leaves with our very best wishes.
“At the same time, I am very pleased to welcome Jan to the Board. She brings a wealth of relevant industry and director level experience, both in the UK and internationally, and we are lucky to have secured her commitment. Her understanding of the high-technology engineering sector and her experience and connections in some of our key markets will further strengthen the Hardide Board.”
About Hardide
Hardide develops, manufactures and applies advanced technology tungsten-carbide 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 oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pump manufacturing, nuclear, advanced engineering and aerospace industries.
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