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[chillpill] 27/3/2019 07:24

Might be this week, might be a couple of months!

[1teepee] 27/3/2019 07:23

50\50 now Thursday Friday

[davemac3] 27/3/2019 07:11

Where's that Aecom update?

[boilingfrog] 27/3/2019 07:09

Tomorrow then.

[matheus7777] 27/3/2019 07:04

Fascinating video melf thanks

[grabster] 27/3/2019 07:01

Thanks Jen. Interesting that PA's appointment is described by NR as probationary - on both sides!. PA is certainly big at bigging himself up - I hope he isn't just all-American hot air and can usefully promote Versarien's best interests across the USA. The office premises look good, but the teaser images he tweeted of the applications lab look like my garage.

[melf] 27/3/2019 06:46

https://youtu.be/WhnDtTW0uIIMy son is studying computer science at Nottingham Uni. He sent me this video made by the department.

[robinhood69] 26/3/2019 23:27

I know vw want emh but commi pm has been holding back.....until now.
German saxony visitor today.
Lithium mine coming to Czech with gigafactory....EU to take on Chinese control ? @@ You bet.

[chumbo] 26/3/2019 22:51

I never was very good at spot the difference:
spid81
Spid91
Had me

[spid91] 26/3/2019 22:17

I will not be wasting time trying to promote FGR. A lot of soul searching and some information that just came into my hands means I can not in all honesty promote something i no longer have Faith in. Please forgive my previous attempts to talk down VRS. My previous actions were not only fuelled by ulterior motives but also jealousy.
I will be getting out of FGR and advising a small group of friends to do so.
No hard feelings

[chumbo] 26/3/2019 22:17

Graphenejen, many thanks for the background to the PA appointment - it could hardly be a more comprehensive response. NR is obviously happy he's got the right guy for the job and we should be happy that PA isn't conflicted or spread too thin. Certainly his CV reads germanely well he seems happy to be in the saddle.

[ellissj] 26/3/2019 21:55

Thx yr post jen. Just checking patricks vp north american ops twitter feed. Impressed by the set up. Plenty to like about the guy. For me, this is 'Right place, right time, right man.' A big welcome here, a collossal opportunity is his to claim :) aimo. Best ellis

[wr63] 26/3/2019 21:35

Not checked back in since last night, thanks for responding SuperG.I was aware of the Talga activity, but not the exact figures you provided. I hope that response hasn't spurred WG into action. I'm sure you are more than capable of handling it though

[66sequoia] 26/3/2019 19:37

Https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/graphene-city-worlds-newest-innovation-james-baker-ceng-fiet/

[graphenejen] 26/3/2019 19:02

Chumbo: I emailed Neill (before your post) as I too was concerned about Patrick’s ‘multiple hats'. I’m sure he won’t mind me posting his response:


‘I first met Patrick when he worked for XG. XG is based in Lansing Michigan, somewhere I know very well. Patrick is based in Houston. I spent a lot of time with him at the NGA conference and was impressed with him and his work ethic. I like to know our competitors better than our employees. I asked him outright if he wanted to come help us set up the USA outfit but he declined as he had already accepted another offer, the USA is a very different place to work compared to the UK and is very cut throat. Good people are hard to find. It was also a little early for us.


He had an offer from an outfit we know quite well called AGS, who have another company who wanted our help called Qdot, run by a guy called Tim Dupler. We also know their financial backers. Long story short it didn't materialise with AGS and being in the right place at the right time, Patrick agreed to come work for us.


AGS is no more, well not in the way we would know. Patrick is now an employee of Versarien Graphene Inc and is still the chairman of GMSE , but isn't actively involved. He is full time on VRS but still on probation so keeps it open until he knows we are good (having been caught out before) and we know he is the right man for the job.


This was all only sorted last week, contracts, company formed etc so it is understandable there are a few loose ends to tie up, but it all came together really quickly and we have had to all react to the opportunity but in front of us. Patrick had a good career as a Marine Captain and then with BASF before being made redundant. He has had a few very useful intermediate jobs with Huntsman, XG etc.


He was also a racing car driver to a high level and all this checks out with my colleagues.


Like all new employees he will have to prove himself to become part of the inner team with Chris, Matt, Steve, David and myself. I suggest we all give him that chance. He has already brought a lot to the table and has been very busy this weekend.’ Jen

[wuzy] 26/3/2019 18:54

Go get him super

[markyboy5] 26/3/2019 18:52

Rat good on you. Enjoy 😊

[woodpeckers] 26/3/2019 18:49

super, if you need backup, you know my number...5532;😂ԅ14;😂

[superg1] 26/3/2019 18:49

BTW just got back so need to catch up on posts, anything interesting?

[superg1] 26/3/2019 18:42

Ha I have Grigor threatening me now. Lmao.

What a gift.

[woodpeckers] 26/3/2019 18:35

No RNS if that's what you mean mj

[mjatkin82] 26/3/2019 18:27

Did we ever get an official update on the ISO? Apols been largely out the loop

[mavfav] 26/3/2019 18:24

I meant metaphorically lol

[woodpeckers] 26/3/2019 18:19

Great 'story' hattie, I'm sure we'll be hearing more and more such tales as the years go by..

Good luck ratpat, enjoy, follow your dreams! 🥂