bosley
- 20 Feb 2004 09:34
garyble
- 15 Nov 2005 11:11
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Bosley,
If I remember correctly, the orders for the 5 conversions were announced before the commencement of the 12 month exclusivity period {28/07/05}, no other release of info on the rollout apart from a statement to the fact that they are progressing as planned and should be completed within the agreed timeframe.
So apart from the "fact" that 5 conversion orders were announced, its pure speculation to add anymore detail than that.
bosley
- 15 Nov 2005 11:32
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garyble, what other detail did i add?
garyble
- 15 Nov 2005 11:53
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Bosley,
You have stated "only 5 conversions" as if you know! I am stating you don't know.
There is seasonality in the readymeal industry:
"There are two key times of the year when we see a big lift in demand," says Anthony Penn. "One is in the springtime, usually just before Easter, and the other comes in the August/September period and is followed by a smaller blip as the Christmas market bites"
So I would expect October/November as the likely period to rush through any conversions in any event.
bosley
- 15 Nov 2005 12:18
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i do know there have been 5 conversions as this has been announced and i stand by what i said. surely,
"so, until we know otherwise, i think it's fair to say this is the number to stick to for the time being. "
and this,
"So apart from the "fact" that 5 conversion orders were announced, its pure speculation to add anymore detail than that."
mean we agree?
bristlelad
- 15 Nov 2005 13:05
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hi bosley just ONE question/ARE you out of your teens yet////
blinger
- 15 Nov 2005 19:43
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explosive - 14 Nov 2005 20:52 - 12776 of 12797
Alan - I can sometimes time them. I average 40% a year on the markets and soon will trade for a living...
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ROTFFLMFACB&HO!!!!!!!!!!!
blinger
- 15 Nov 2005 19:44
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SEO down again-explosive profits available
lol.ololol!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blinger
- 15 Nov 2005 20:29
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Greetings supperer,
I had an " Explosive " punt today on a spread bet, I `creamed` +5%, that made me an annual return on that share ALONE, of 1825% per annum- I am thinking of taking this up as a fool (sic) time job,yes heard it all before mate -yawwwnn- ( not at you)
kind regards
an Old one.
bhunt1910
- 15 Nov 2005 21:08
- 12801 of 27111
M&S signs up to Natureworks
Story published: Tue 15 Nov 05 11:01
Marks & Spencer is the first UK retailer to commit to the introduction of corn-based, biodegradable PLA packaging to its stores, from US-based produce NatureWorks.
The packaging will initially be used for M&S fresh-cut fruit and salad punnets and its sandwich skillets, as part of a commitment to a 'Responsible Packaging' strategy. Andrew Sharp, M&S technical manager said that responsible packaging is a key element of the chain's strategy.
"Packaging sells product," he said. "And when you divide your packaging up into what's recyclable and what isn't, it is really quite shocking."
For NatureWorks, the deal with M&S marks the end of a remarkable year of progress, which began with no major retail customers. Mary Rosenthal, global communications leader (pictured), told FPJ: "The volume of packaging we have sold is up 200 per cent, year-on-year," she said. "We are also working with Wal-Mart and Wild Oats in the US, Delhaize in Belgium, Auchan in France and Co-op Italia. The Wal-Mart deal really made PLA mainstream it will convert 100 million packages to our packaging."
NatureWorks has also launched a source options programme, which allows customers to specify that the PLA resin they order is free of GM content.
I cant remember where Nature works fits into the equation anymore ???- Help
Brandname
- 15 Nov 2005 21:24
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Blinger / Olieold
How are you mate ?
iii thread missing you deeply, not !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brandname / TU
hewittalan6
- 15 Nov 2005 21:26
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From memory, NW supply SEO with the basic PLA, which SEO turn into Starpol, some of which is sold back to NW(?).
QED, ELO, Status Quo.
Foursprung Duck Technique
Alan
carlosmac
- 15 Nov 2005 21:27
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NatureWorks only supply SEO unfortunately! Their PLA is an ingredient of Starpol I think.
bosley
- 15 Nov 2005 21:52
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baza, terry robbins answers to nw questions from bema's list.
"7) What does the recently announced tie-up with Natureworks actually mean? Unfortunately the reports on this have been translated in many ways so there are several versions floating around the net.
PLA is a component of Starpol 2000 material and we have secured an ample supply from Natureworks
8) Are we just buying material from Natureworks for use in Starpol that we sell to other companies or are we supplying Natureworks in any way?
Natureworks LLC, a Cargill company is a supplier of PLA to us. It is likely that there will be some joint promotion
9) Does SEO/Biotec intend to manufacture all Starpol or do they intend to license the IP?
Both
10) Are Stanelco producing Starpol for Natureworks?
No
11) There are various statements around regarding Starpol. It is claimed that both Natureworks PLA and Starpol are compostable. In particular I had been lead to believe that Starpol would decompose on my own compost heap within 6-8 weeks. As PLA is the main ingredient in Starpol and has since been shown to only compost in temperatures of 135 deg F or 57 deg C (well above a normal compost heap temperature) can we have clarification on the conditions required for Starpol to decompose.
This will depend upon the grade of Starpol and what it is made into. Starpol 2000 is certified to the biodegradable standard DIN CERTCO and EN: ISO: 13432. However Compostability is dependant on degrading within a given time frame and this is related to mass. A thick wedge of material will biodegrade, but may take longer than the given time to compost. Should the same mass be shredded it could compost and be certified to do so. PLA does not easily compost in a garden compost but this again is dependant on size and heat generated within the compost. In a small cool garden compost PLA will probably not biodegrade. "
at worst, news like this shows major retailers starting to show a bigger interest in bio packaging. it has been around for some years but now it is making news. it will be interesting to see what asda say and do about the starpol trials.
bosley
- 15 Nov 2005 21:54
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bristlelad, no
explosive
- 15 Nov 2005 22:34
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Blinger - Your simply wasted on a site like this, you should be on stage mate... I reckon a good nights entertainment.... However if you must quote me then look closely at the words.... """""Average"""" """"Year""""...... Glad to hear you also creamed something today, wasn't by any chance your pants was it!!
LOL ;-) keep the banter coming mate!!
explosive
- 15 Nov 2005 23:50
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bhunt1910 - re 12801, good post. M&S would fit nicely into this story, with all the problems its been having cost cutting would be very popular with the shareholders at present..
bhunt1910
- 15 Nov 2005 23:58
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I think it is good news in general - although - as Bos identifies above - not necessarily good news immediately for SEO
Baza
insiderinside
- 16 Nov 2005 02:15
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The Marks&Sparks deal for Natureworks - is bad news for SE0 - as it means Natureworks are well in with the UK and Euro markets - taking away the potential for SE0 -
the new is bad I hear - Starpol is failing in the Asda trials - the reason - it works sort of ok with standard heatseal - but not well at all with Greenseal - Greenseal and Starpol = bad sealing
what to do - for SEO - dump Greenseal - and push Starpol - dump Starpol - and keep trying to push the failing Greenseal - whoooops - what a problem - LOL - ramp and hype both - and now a big problem -
All IMO - DYOR !
tweenie
- 16 Nov 2005 07:09
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ii
so where exactly did you hear this news?
a friend of a friend who once dated mystic meg?
the phrases
'your talking bollocks" and "my arse"
spring to mind.
Back it up or STFU
squelched!
all imo dyor as you like to say
buna
- 16 Nov 2005 11:01
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ii/ dont you run on // what a twat you are; how much was SEO november 2004; how much november 2005; get a life' get a job' your history?