Versarien Share Discussion Threads

[chillpill] 21/3/2019 07:17

The recent post 1.30pm buying was a bit of a clue to buyers coming from state side.

[2dinvestor] 21/3/2019 07:16

And a nice poach of the XGS sales lead!

[chumbo1] 21/3/2019 07:15

Another amendment for Woody's summary. I wonder if this replaces Palo Alto

[2dinvestor] 21/3/2019 07:14

The usually suspects will again say "so what" and "show me the money", but that is a brilliant RNS for anyone holding for the long term.

[f3rdinand] 21/3/2019 07:14

"We are already pursuing a number of substantial opportunities in the US, particularly through the support of the National Graphene Association, and I expect our level of activity to significantly increase in the coming months, particularly given the high number of enquires we have had for the supply of our graphene and other 2D materials from leading US companies.

[hew] 21/3/2019 07:13

What is on the left of the left field?

[luckykids] 21/3/2019 07:06

Not the US one I wanted though good as it is

[chumbo1] 21/3/2019 07:02

21 March 2019Versarien plc("Versarien" or the "Company")USA UpdateVersarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to provide an update on the Company's activities in the United States of America. Versarien has recently established a new US corporate entity, Versarien Graphene Inc, to facilitate the Company's graphene and other 2D materials activities in the USA. The Company is additionally in the process of establishing a new office, laboratory facility and applications centre in Houston, Texas that will act as a hub for the Company's activities in North America. Patrick Abbott has been appointed as Versarien's Vice President North American Operations to oversee these activities and he will be based at the Company's Houston facility once established. Patrick is an experienced speciality materials professional with over 20 years' experience in the sector. He is a former US Marine Corps Officer who spent over 16 years in a variety of global business development and marketing roles at BASF. In 2015 and 2016, Patrick was part of the team transitioning specific product lines to Huntsman Corporation. Subsequently he established Global Marketing Empire Solutions, a disruptive technology consulting company and joined XG Sciences, a company focussed on graphene nano technology, as their global sales manager. At XG Sciences he was tasked with assisting the executive team in transitioning the company from an academic company to full commercialisation. The establishment of this US presence follows on from work that Versarien has been undertaking with the US National Graphene Association and various collaboration partners in the region. Further North American potential collaboration partners and customers have been identified, both through inbound enquires and proactive approaches, and it is intended that the Houston facility and additional resource will enable these to be more efficiently progressed. The Company is pleased to be participating in the UK Government organised "UK Technology and Capability Showcase" being held at Collins Aerospace in Charlotte, North Carolina, on 25 March 2019 where the Company will be presenting its 2D materials technology to Collins Aerospace representatives. The Company additionally looks forward to being a leading participant in the American Graphene Summit, being hosted by the National Graphene Association (NGA) in Washington DC on 21 and 22 May 2019. The summit, keynoted by Senator Roger Wicker, intends to bring together leaders of US industry and government agencies and key international figures in the graphene sector to engage in a dialogue on shaping the global architecture surrounding graphene technologies and its impact on the US and global economy. Zina Jarrahi Cinker, Executive Director of the National Graphene Association, commented: "The establishment of Versarien's first U.S-Based application development facility in Houston, Texas is a significant step for the development of graphene and graphene technologies in the United States. Versarien is a key member the elite Graphene Industry Council and I strongly believe Versarien Graphene Inc will be well positioned to serve the North American end user markets and facilitate the integration of graphene in strategic product segments." Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, commented: "We are very pleased to be moving to the next stage of our development in the US with the establishment of Versarien Graphene Inc and a dedicated facility in Houston. "We are already pursuing a number of substantial opportunities in the US, particularly through the support of the National Graphene Association, and I expect our level of activity to significantly increase in the coming months, particularly given the high number of enquires we have had for the supply of our graphene and other 2D materials from leading US companies."I would like to express my sincere thanks to the support and assistance we have received from the National Graphene Association and Senator Wicker to develop our business and network in the US."I am also particularly pleased we have secured the services of Patrick Abbott and I would like to formally welcome him to the Versarien team. His skills and experience will be invaluable as we look to build more relationships and commercialise graphene enhanced products with US companies."Coupled with the recent progress we have made in China and elsewhere we remain confident that we can make further rapid progress this year. I look forward to providing further updates on our US and other activities in due course."

[grabster] 21/3/2019 06:58

serratia - in that earlier link I didn't find the validation bit differentiating Versarien from others. Can you bring it up please? I found the reference to the validating facility but didn't see the bit where Versarien was identified. (Saw them among the overall alphabetical list, but didn't find the separation of validated from non-validated)

[serratia] 20/3/2019 22:24

In an earlier link the Manc Uni guys listed all the tests and site visits they carry out to verify Graphenes. VRS has been validated has any other company gone through the test/investigation? If not you can only view their products with suspicion.

[phoenixs] 20/3/2019 22:22

Smallfry. Spot on but I would also add that it is Versarien that will put Spiddy to rest once and for all. Just a matter of time. RIP Spid and others like him.

[woodpeckers] 20/3/2019 22:16

superg, yes, he is and interestingly just 'liked' my retweet of David's GEIC photos...

[smallfry1] 20/3/2019 22:14

Superg1

It's funny watching you put out all of Spids fireworks.
At every turn he tries to put down VRS and pump up that deflated air bed that is FOR,
Just pleased that I avoided them

[superg1] 20/3/2019 22:02

Nothing to do with my VRS view bit Baker is a complete tit.

Long back he slipped into BS mode to sell Geic in business mode.

EG he went on about that Tennis racket made with graphene when long before it was shown to be graphite by Manchester scientists.

I could go on about his stupid damaging comments for the NGI.

EG when the ISO embeds how can ge be considered reliable and an expert when he shows idiocy and ignorance.

I was sounding off at GEIC and since to certain folk about how GEIC can quite easily damage how big names view Manchester and Graphene.

Tit is too polite. A personal thing, nowt to do with any company, the guy needs to be ditched by the Geic imo.

[luckykids] 20/3/2019 21:03

SpidNothing new with James Baker not mentioning vrs. It has been mentioned on here before. I think it must be something personal.

[superg1] 20/3/2019 20:53

I suspect that event made a few oblivious to VRS aware of them.

EG

In the networking part.

Yes we are talking to China, Japan, South Korea, India and the US. Been to number 10 to chat to the previous PM and the current one. 2 secondees from the DIT currently with is, US congress soon being on the graphene council there. Had a nice dinner with the number 3 in China, national press all over it and met various international ambassadors in recent weeks.
Many huge companies currently in collaborations some set to launch products. Many others, leaders in their sectors in talks.

“Hmmm are you on the FT100, not heard pf you”.

No, on the AIM”.

“uh!!!!!! but you just said........”

“Yep”


Mad isn’t it.

[woodpeckers] 20/3/2019 20:29

I thought the same 772, I think he may be trying to tell us something...😀;

[772] 20/3/2019 20:26

Any reason the Boss has retweeted his 'Share price of the year' award for 2019 as it is old news from 3 weeks ago?? Notice Nigel has retweeted it too. Lets hope it is a sign that 2019 is going to be as stellar as we think.

[spid81] 20/3/2019 20:08

Good Evening SuperG1.

I remember you had concerns about FGR being able to pay its GEIC membership,

I am just wondering if Versarien made their payment? or can you explain to my why James Baker missed Versarien out of his GEIC LinkedIn article.

All other Tier one GEIC members were mentioned, Haydale, First Graphene and Tunghsu.

[swizzl] 20/3/2019 19:44

Spidey senses are tingling ..

[evergreen8] 20/3/2019 19:42

Here is a substantial opportunity for VRS given their involvement in the same sector Plans by Scottish and Southern Energy Networks for a £709 million high-capacity subsea electricity cable linking Shetland to the mainland have been provisionally approved by the energy regulator.

The watchdog said it would allow new wind farms on Shetland to export renewable electricity to the rest of the UK and help ensure security of supply on the islands.

But Ofgem said it was likely to turn down a similar 600mw link from the Western Isles in favour of a lower-capacity 450mw cable.

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The Shetland project would consist of a single 600mw subsea circuit from Kergord on Shetland to Noss Head in Caithness, connecting to SSEN's recently completed Caithness-Moray transmission link in 2024.

Ofgem's approval is subject to SSEN demonstrating, by the end of this year, that the Viking Energy Wind Farm project planned for Shetland has been awarded subsidies through the UK Government's Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction.

Colin Nicol, managing director of SSEN, said: "Ofgem's decision to provisionally approve SSEN's 600MW proposed transmission link is an important milestone in connecting Shetland to the mainland electricity network and helping to unlock its significant renewables potential.

"There are still a number of steps to be taken before we can proceed with the transmission connection, in particular the requirement for renewable developments to secure CfD support in this year's auction, and we will continue to engage with key stakeholders during this consultation period.


"We also await clarity from Ofgem on their assessment of our proposed whole system solution.

"This decision will be important in reducing costs for consumers and securing the best economic case for delivery of renewable development in Shetland and Scotland's other island groups."

However, the energy regulator has suggested changes to SSEN plans for the Western Isles because the potential energy produced did not justify a more expensive connection.

In a statement, it said: "Ofgem is minded to reject SSEN's separate proposal to build a 600mw transmission link to connect the Western Isles to the mainland based on two Lewis Wind Power wind farm projects being awarded subsidies through the CfD auction because of the risk of consumers paying for a significantly underutilised link.

"Ofgem would instead support an alternative proposal that more appropriately protects consumers from the additional costs of funding a potentially significantly underutilised link.

"This could be either a 450mw or 600mw transmission link depending on any revised proposals SSEN put forward."

An initial estimate for the 600mw link for the western isles put the cost around £663 million and a 450mw link at around £617 million.

SSEN said a 450mw link would be short sighted, limiting the potential for community schemes to benefit from renewables expansion.

[superg1] 20/3/2019 19:30

I see the darn tennis racket got mentioned again :-)

It hasn't got graphene in it, I did make Head aware.

Anyway don't take my word for it. I simply found the tests done on it many moons ago.

Don't forget multi-layer can improve the modulus. Note the "Graphene-based" comment.

It is also found that graphene-based nanoparticles are used to reinforce resin-rich regions in the shaft of the racquet at the discontinuity in the fibre tows, where the handle is joined to the racquet head. From a detailed analysis of the relative positions and intensities of the Raman G and 2D bands, it is demonstrated that the nanoparticles employed in the racquet are most probably graphite nanoplatelets which have been added to improve the mechanical properties of the resin-rich regions. The nomenclature used for describing graphene-based materials is also discussed in the context of this present study.



Graphene-based has become a way to get the word graphene in. EG The graphite lead in a pencil is graphene based.

Directa plus keep going on about their graphene based G+ product. So far I haven't found any grahene from Directa just graphite which they call graphene-based.

Yes there is plenty you can do with it but it's not difficult to produce. 100's of companies are producing a large amount of graphite nano platelets.

All I can do is keep pointing out the same thing said by 1000's of scientists and experts worldwide.

A host of us have been pointing it out here for a long time now. Graphite platelets paraded as graphene platelets are fools gold in the graphene world.