# Hardide CEO Philip Kirkham Extremely Pleased with International Growth Recognition (Interview)

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/hardide-ceo-philip-kirkham-extremely-pleased-with-international-growth-recognition-interview/412814814
- Published: 2020-04-22T07:30:29+01:00
- Author: Giles Arbor

**Hardide plc** (LON:HDD) CEO Philip Kirkham joins DirectorsTalk to discuss being
honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of the outstanding growth
of its international sales. Phil provides more details around the award, explains
why they applied for it and whats next for Hardide internationally.

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. Customers include leading companies operating
in oil and gas exploration and production, valve and pump manufacturing, precision
engineering and aerospace industries.

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