Stanelco Research Page:

Below the dotted line is the old SEO research page dated from 2005-2007 some of the links do not work read the very bottom to see what went wrong in SEO, below is the new stuff does SEO now have the chance to turn this company around and please its long suffering share holders.
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29th February 2008

Stanelco Welcomes Media Debate on Plastics and the Environment

Stanelco plc, the only bioplastics manufacturer headquartered in the UK, welcomes the current debate on the effect of plastic products and particularly bags on the environment.

Stanelco is one of Europe's leading players in the bioplastics market and has a heritage of over 15 years of research and development in this area. Headquartered in Southampton where it has its research base, Stanelco makes and develops the basic bio polymers that can be used to make products including bags, packaging and garden products out of materials that are sustainable and that quickly return to the natural ecosystem at the end of their useful life.

Stanelco's bio materials are all biodegradable, made from predominantly sustainable base materials like potato starch, and will therefore degrade more rapidly than oil-based polymers in the natural environment. Stanelco's materials start to break down in a matter of weeks, significantly reducing the threat of animals and marine life being trapped, injured or killed. The materials fully break down in months allowing the breakdown products to put nutrients back into the ground to provide for the next cycle of crops. Furthermore, the inks used for printing on the bags purchased by our customers can at their instruction be water based, reducing the impact of solvent based inks on the environment.

Stanelco's commercial and development activities take place in the UK, with manufacture provided by Biotec, its German subsidiary jointly owned with Sphere S.A. Stanelco recently invested in further capacity at the German production factory, enabling it to have the capacity of producing annually the bioplastics that could replace some 2.9 billion conventional plastic bags. That equates to approximately one per week for every man, woman and child in the UK.

Paul Mines, Chief Executive of Stanelco said:

'We welcome the press interest in this subject; Stanelco is well placed to supply the materials required to make plastic products that use sustainable resources and minimise man's impact on the environment. Adoption of our green technology is growing rapidly and customer interest is high; and we are working with our partners and customers to deliver this as rapidly as possible'.

New product.
The biodegradable tube

http://www.stanelcoplc.com/pdf/news/Biodegradable-Tube.pdf

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SEO research page dated from 2005-2007

Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radio frequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packaging applications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology, induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. Stanelco'sCurrent developments include GREENSEAL Food tray lidding technology, STARPOL (starch /pva blended material), FrogPack high impact low cost packaging format, CradleWrap range of biodegradable air cushion packaging, SolutapeTM 100% watersoluble films and adhesives, Biodegradable Airbag (void fill) packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules, edible sachets and waste packing.

http://www.stanelco.co.uk/index.htm

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A brief description to SEO's products:

GREENSEAL
Stanelco has applied its RF sealing platform technology to the welding of recyclable plastic 'mono materials' for tray-lidding and thermoforming,
specifically in the food packaging area. This process offers substantial financial benefits to food pack houses, supermarkets and an improved end product for consumers.
The process replaces heat-sealing as the method for sealing plastic film lids on to plastic trays for food packaging, especially where modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is employed. MAP is used to extend the life of the product and so requires high integrity hermetic sealing. The current process of heat sealing has numerous drawbacks. It requires a laminated layer of polyethylene (PE) to act as a sealing layer. It is usually unable to reliably seal through contamination and it is energy inefficient. By using Stanelco's sealing technology it is possible to offer enormous savings to both packagers and supermarkets alike:

CRADLEWRAP.
CradleWrap. is a new range of biodegradable air cushion packaging. The first product, CradleWrap. Heavy Duty is a wrapping material containing air bubbles designed to absorb high impact. It is currently going through its final stages of testing ready for manufacture on a pilot production line which we have installed. The material has already been demonstrated to hold its air bubbles for longer and to provide impact resistance greater than ten times that of competing products. Given these properties we also expect CradleWrap. to replace polyurethane foam for some applications.

FROGPACK.
Frog Pack. is a box designed to replace traditional packaging used for transporting delicate and or valuable items that are vulnerable to damage in transit due to crushing or shock, such as electronics, car parts, glass items, compact discs, flowers, foodstuffs, medicines and medical devices. Its unique design incorporates the unique SAAP (shock absorbing arcuate panels) technology developed by Aquasol. The registered design ensures that the optimum energy is absorbed and dissipated through the package and not the product, no matter which face of the pack receives the impact. At the time of writing, Stanelco has appointed its first two distributors.

STARPOL.
Starpol. is a range of materials that utilises a technology that enables starch and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to be combined in any proportion to form a homogenous material. Our subsidiary Adept Polymers developed these materials to both lower the cost of water-soluble and biodegradable materials and to produce materials with improved properties over those currently available. We intend to incorporate these materials in several of our new applications such as CradleWrap..
Starpol 2000TM is available in a range of blends that can be formed into sheet
material for products such as short shelf-life food trays, modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) trays and blown films for a diverse range of products including
carrier bags, compost bags, waste bags and agricultural films
Patents in regard to key aspects of this technology have also been applied for.

SOLUTAPE.
Following the acquisition of Aquasol the Group was able to accelerate development of a 100 per cent. water-soluble adhesive. This now gives rise to a new range of applications such as labels, tapes and films coated with the new adhesive formulation. Work is progressing with initial applications and we expect this to move to volume production during 2005.

BIODEGRADABLE AIRBAG PACKAGING
SEO are currently exploiting low cost Starpol. Biodegradable materials to develop a range of air pillows used as packaging to fill voids. We are working closely with an internationally recognised air pillow manufacturer with a view to partnering with them to commercialise this technology.

FOOD CONTAINERS
SEO announced during the year that we were working on biodegradable food containers, made predominantly from starch materials. Work on the first product is now reaching an advanced stage and if successful we hope to license it during the year.

BIODEGRADABLE CORK fOR WINE BOTTLES
Biotec is one of the world's leading exponents of starch technology. It also has ranges of products that are ready for commercialisation within the food and beverage industries. we have now patented a biodegradable cork for wine bottles and discussions are currently underway with new and existing partners to realise revenue from this development.

TRADITIONAL RF BUSINESS
Sales of consumable items for furnaces have begun to pick up. We continue to make sales of mobile RF welding units for sealing industrial plastic bags. These units are three times more energy efficient than the heat-sealing units they are designed to replace and give a high integrity seal. Applications include the sealing of waste bags for transit. We have now outsourced all manufacture of RF furnaces and mobile welders whilst retaining control of the intellectual property.

HARD SHELL WATER SOLUBLE CAPSULES
We are working with Carclo plc to develop hard shell water soluble capsules for drug delivery. We are concentrating on increasing the starch content of the capsules to allow us both to reduce cost and, more importantly, to facilitate the process of regulatory approval. This technology is in the process of being presented to a number of drug development companies. We are anticipating that the involvement of Biotec in this venture will significantly reduce development timescales and increase the likelihood of success.

AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER DETERGENT CAPSULES
We have also been working with Reckitt Benckiser to help develop their Electrasol(R) 2 in 1 Gelpacs(R)(a) automatic dishwasher detergent capsules. These are now available and selling well in North America. Stanelco receives a royalty for each capsule sold.

PETAL PACK
Unusually shaped, high-impact resistant containers designed expressly for growers and florists to eliminate damage while shipping fragile floral goods, is the newest packaging innovation being introduced by Stanelco, Inc., whose FrogPack packaging technology recently debuted in the United States.
Petal Pack containers are able to withstand punishment well beyond the strength of containers now being used to ship flowers. The Petal Pack containers are distinguished by a patented double-arch design that provides energy absorption characteristics vastly exceeding the durability of commercial floral shipping containers currently in use.

PulsLine
The latest intelligent, anti-counterfeit label on the market. Designed to protect against fraud and product tampering, PulsLine is currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, and is used to safeguard products in the food, information technology, airline, pharmaceutical and automotive industries as well as many others.

Starpol Wrap
Which is an ideal product to replace waxed paper for burger wrap
and other deli counter applications.
This material's properties do not allow oil or moisture to pass through it, whilst permitting moisture vapour to permeate out. It can be used for hot, fast foods like burgers as it stops condensation occurring that can adversely affect food quality. Unlike waxed paper, it is a fully biodegradable material with obvious environmental benefits and can compete on a cost neutral basis with such materials. Wrap 100 is significantly lighter than existing packing, which presents potential cost savings and in addition will provide customers with reduced transport costs and landfill taxes.

Laundry Bags
Depart Laundry Bags are water soluble, cost effective, and a fully biodegradable solution that will revolutionise your standard laundry bags.
http://www.stanelco.co.uk/documents/UK_Laundry_v01.pdf

FrogMat
FrogMat is an environmentally responsible and highly effective cushion for packaging delicate and fragile products. It is an innovative use of a well-known and effective packaging medium but presented in a form which is clean, tidy and easy to use, and with extra properties. The filling is corrugated lattice which is contained in a biodegradable film envelope.
http://www.stanelco.co.uk/documents/UK_FrogMat_v01.pdf

Water Soluble Embroidery Film
Depart Water Soluble Embroidery Film is an environmentally friendly, fully biodegradable, water soluble product that will revolutionise your standard embroidery films. Depart embroidery film is suitable as a backing fabric to stabilise fabrics whilst embroidering and good enough for embroidering a heavy pile fabric like velvet or fleece. After embroidering Depart embroidery film can be dissolved simply by putting into contact with water or steam.
http://www.stanelco.co.uk/documents/UK_EFilm_v01.pdf


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Below there are documents that you might have missed they are essential reading if you are thinking of investing in Stanelco (SEO) or already a shareowner.




1 Red Hot Penny Share's Tip:........ edited by MoneyAM (Taken off) Bullish target of 50p: BUY.

2 Trendwatch.co.uk Share Tip:....... edited by MoneyAM (Taken off) Bullish BUY:

3 RF GREENSEAL (BUSINESS WIRE) NEW UPDATE VERSION:

4 FrogPack (BUSINESS WIRE):

5 Protective Packaging to 2008 (Frogpack potential):

6 http://www.lemminginvestor.com/FreeStuff.html:

7 Evolution Securities have got a New update on SEO 24/05/2005.
Also on http://www.stanelco.co.uk/investor_research.html AS A DOWN LOAD:

8 Stanelco Signs First Commercial Agreement (BUSINESS WIRE):

9 Stanelco buys green packaging supplier:

10 Lemminginvestor 6/6/02 on the Acquisition of Biotec Holding:

11 Stanelco PLC Acquires Biotec Group; (BUSINESS WIRE):

12 Stanelco raises 9 mln stg through placing to finance Biotech acquisition 8/06/2005:

13 About Biotec The Company:

14 Wall Street Reporter Interview With: Ian Balchin:

15 The appointment of Stephanie Morgan-Fisher to Director of International Business Development:

16 Stephanie Morgan-Fisher job as Director of International Business:

17 Stanelco PLC Retrofits Thermoformer and Sealer with GREENSEAL Technology:

18 FrogPack on ebay:

19 (Stanelco) Biotec Joint Venture with SP Metal + About About SP Metal:

20 Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner:

21 Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner (BUSINESS WIRE):

22 About G.Mondini:

23 Biotec Joint Venture wins 20m annual order from SP Metal S.A. ('SP Metal'):

24 Stanelco Takes First Order for 100% Biodegradable Material in Europe (BusinessWire)

25 An interview with Terry Robins

26 Patent has been assigned to Stanelco Fibre Optics Ltd FOR water-soluble Capsules

27 NatureWorks Deal

28 Completion of Acquisition of Biotec Holdings GmbH and Joint Venture with SP Metal S.A.

29 Stanelco Debuts Impact-Resistant Petal Pack

30 SEO and partner Carclo PLC have successfully developed an edible, starch-based hardshell capsule.

31 Stanelco signs US manufacturing Agreement for FrogPack with Elwood Packaging Inc

32 Stanelco Debuts PulsLine Solution for Tamper-Evident, Anti-Counterfeit Security Labeling

33 Clean and Green Cigarette Filter is Near BUSINESS WIRE LINK

34 Starpol 2000 has been fully approved for use in food contact applications BUSINESS WIRE LINK

35 Stanelco to Unveil New Starpol 2000 Products BUSINESS WIRE Oct/13/2005

36 Teather & Greenwood Buy note 12/10/2005

37 France votes for ban on non-biodegradable bags
SEO Statement Regarding French Government Decision

38 Questions to SEO 27/10/2005

39 Stanelco presentation in Philadelphia.

40 Stanelco PLC Appoints Rothschild for Sale of Stanelco's Filter Technology

41 Appointment of new Chief Executive and Executive Vice-Chairman 28/11/2005


42 Stanelco announce's that it has entered into a landmark cooperation
deal with Perseco

43 Pre Close Update 16/12/2005

44 Stanelco awarded funding assistance for new Research and Development facility in Wales

45 Arrow Coated enters into agreement with Stanelco Group

46 STANELCO AND BIOPROGRESS SETTLE PATENT DISPUTE

47 Stanelco and IsraCaps agree new licence terms

48 Stanelco says Bioprogress sold 7.2 mln shares in co

49 Stanelco Gets Full US FDA approval For Starpol 2000 Biodegradable Packaging Material

50 Stanelco Announces Cooperation With Wal-Mart RNS

51 Stanelco FY Results 28/02/2006

52 Stanelco to Offer Limited Number of Micro-Manufacturing (BUSINESS WIRE)

53 STARPOL 3000 Moves towards Full Commercialization 25/04/2006

54 AGM Statement 2/05/2006

55 WRAP 100 receives US FDA approval 25th May 2006

56 Soluble capsules From carclo's results 12/06/2006.

57 Interim Results for the six months ending 30 April 2006

58 Proposed Placing & Open Offer 09 October 2006

59 The Blackadder Script.

60 And OPEN OFFER RESULT 2 November 2006

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3) RF GREENSEAL (BUSINESS WIRE)NEW UPDATE

STANELCO'S GREENSEAL PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY POISED TO REVOLUTIONIZE FOOD PACKAGING WORLDWIDE

Grocers and retailers accustomed to selling meat, vegetables and other perishable foods in familiar thermal heat-sealed packaging can now turn to an entirely new packaging technology that employs radio frequency to create the tightest, most efficient seal available in packaging anywhere in the world.

GREENSEAL, a revolutionary new packaging application that uses radio frequency (RF) technology, is already capturing the attention of retailers and grocers in the United Kingdom and North America. Created by Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO.L), GREENSEAL has the potential to revolutionize how consumable products are packaged and sold in markets worldwide.

"We are thrilled at the quality and integrity of the RF weld on mono-plastics," explained Stanelco spokesperson and newly appointed Director of U.S. Operations Stephanie Morgan-Fisher.

"The seal integrity possesses less than a one-tenth of one percent leakage factor. Its return-to-manufacturer (RTM) rate is also less than one-tenth of one percent annually, realizing a savings of millions of dollars for retailers," said Morgan-Fisher.

Applied to the case-ready food industry, the implications for GREENSEAL are enormous. The sealing application can totally redefine how grocers package and present food to shoppers, while reducing the amount of faulty packages significantly.

Stanelco has recently signed an exclusive agreement in the United Kingdom with ASDA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart. This agreement will facilitate the retrofit of 200 ASDA supplier heat-sealing machines to Stanelco's GREENSEAL technology.

Recent trials with ASDA's seafood supplier Young's Bluecrest exceeded expectations. Over a two-week trial period of the product packed and sold in the selected ASDA stores, sales grew by 21%. Stanelco has been informed by ASDA that this increase is as a direct result of a number of factors directly attributable to GREENSEAL technology. Key amongst these is a more attractive looking pack than the current product. In addition, there were no reported leaking packs, and waste at store level was reduced significantly.

To facilitate the retrofitting process in North America, Stanelco is working with Premier Technology, Pocatello, Idaho, whose engineers have trained in retrofit operations at Stanelco's new facility in Southampton, England. A team of Premier Technology engineers has already completed training and familiarization with the methodologies necessary to convert complex thermal heat-sealing packaging machinery to GREENSEAL RF sealing technology and are prepared to ramp up operations in the United States.

While vastly improved seal integrity is the top benefit offered by GREENSEAL, cost savings and environmental compatibility are two other important features that will attract grocers and retailers to GREENSEAL.

Pressured to increase revenues and profits, despite upwardly spiraling operating costs, retailers can reduce the cost of packaging materials by 20 percent using GREENSEAL. The application replaces laminated plastics with less expensive mono plastics, which can be easily recycled. Energy costs required to produce the tray lids and thermoformed packages can be reduced by nearly 70 percent annually by utilizing GREENSEAL.

Stanelco is already moving ahead to market GREENSEAL to leading U.S. grocers and retailers, including Wal-Mart, Albertson's, Midwestern retailing giant Kroger's, California-based Von's, Ralph's and Safeway, and others. Stanelco has opened a North American office in Orlando, Fla., to coordinate international sales and implementation efforts for Stanelco





4) FrogPack: (BUSINESS WIRE)

Stanelco PLC, (LSE:SEO.L), is utilizing FrogPack, a rugged, high-impact resistant packaging application to take a giant leap across the Atlantic and reach retailers and shippers in North America. Designed to withstand substantial punishment, FrogPack is expected to attract considerable attention from leading U.S. retailers, who face the challenge of minimizing breakage to goods while packaging shipping and transporting highly fragile merchandise.
FrogPack's most distinguishing characteristic is its ability to
minimize and virtually eliminate damage to fragile goods being shipped to wholesalers and retailers or directly to consumers. FrogPack's energy-absorbing design, combined with Cradlewrap(TM), a biodegradable air-cushioning wrapping material that can be used within the containers, provides remarkably secure protection for goods that require shipping. Tests undertaken to challenge FrogPack's sturdiness have confirmed that highly fragile items, ranging from glass champagne bottles to sensitive electronic components, dropped from a helicopter from as high as 200 feet in the air suffered no damage or signs of their fall.
"FrogPack can take a hard punch. Retailers will be impressed when
they see how much punishment FrogPack absorbs. The packaging is a
superior alternative for protecting goods during shipping," said David Edwards, the inventor of FrogPack. "FrogPack's capability to protect, combined with its potential for reducing costs in packaging and shipping, is unlike anything currently in use in North America."
FrogPack utilizes a unique technology called shock-absorbing arcuate panel technology (SAAP) for its added strength and protective
qualifies. The technology, designed by Aquasol, a subsidiary of
Stanelco, is already in use in the United Kingdom by a packager of
lighting supplies and a packager of electronic components.
In addition to its ability to withstand high-impact punishment,
FrogPack possesses environmentally attractive features that will be
attractive to North American retailers. FrogPack can be either
recycled or composted. FrogPack's high-impact design means that the
packaging, which can be manufactured on a customized basis, can be
produced in smaller sizes, requiring less material and less energy in
the actual production process.
"Eventually, we believe that FrogPack will replace padded
envelopes and boxes that utilize polystyrene inserts and plastic air
bubbles," said FrogPack's Edwards.
To acquaint North American retailers with FrogPack and attract
American distributors for the application, Stanelco is launching a
multi-faceted North American marketing program. Stanelco's North
American rollout for FrogPack includes a direct sales effort,
supplemented by direct mail, an aggressive publicity program,
demonstrations of FrogPack's durability and a presence at leading U.S. retail trade shows. Stanelco has opened a North American sales office in Orlando, Fla., and appointed Stephanie Morgan-Fisher to oversee the introduction of FrogPack.
Stanelco PLC, headquartered in Southampton, England, was founded
in 1953. Stanelco is engaged in the commercialization of new applications, innovations, products and processes based on radio
frequency (RF) technologies. These products and services range from RF technology support for the health care industry to new product
development, such as FrogPack, sealed water-soluble polymer Materials, homecare applications, detergents and agrochemicals. More information: http://www.Stanelco.co.uk or http://www.FrogPack.com.





5) Protective Packaging to 2008 (Frogpack potential)

Publication Date: 01-MAR-04
Format: PDF
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Pages: 188
Study #: 1781
Price: ,900.00 Sections: from .00

Description
Protective packaging demand in the US will grow 5.2 percent annually through 2008. Gains will be driven by accelerating Internet and mail order catalog sales and specialized packaging requirements in the electronics, medical and other industries. Inflatable bags, insulated shipping containers, polyolefin rolls and molded foam will see the best growth.

This study analyzes the .7 billion US protective packaging industry. It presents historical demand data (1993, 1998 and 2003) and forecasts to 2008 and 2013 by product (e.g., molded foams, foamed-in-place, foam rolls, protective mailers, insulated shipping containers, paperboard protectors, loose-fill, inflatable bags); by material, function (e.g., cushioning, blocking and bracing, void-fill, insulation); and by market.

The study also examines the US market environment, details industry structure, presents company market share data, and profiles 39 leading industry competitors including Sealed Air, Pactiv, and SCA Packaging North America.

Extract from the Fredonia report above, on the PPFC Online Website
Protective mailer trends: demand will rise 4.7 percent/yr. to billion (US) in 2006.




6) http://www.lemminginvestor.com/FreeStuff.html
Stanelco (SEO) 28.50p
Wal-Mart speculation - Market valuation

Since we initiated coverage of Stanelco, (SEO) at 5p on November 7, 2003. Due to the collaboration with Aquasol - A partnership that would enable detergent capsule manufacturers to become low-cost producers of detergent capsules for laundry and home care applications, whilst at the same time improving the quality of their products and speed of manufacture, also enable SEO to accelerate development plans for RF technology. The excitement
surrounding SEO now is due to SEO`s revolutionary GREENSEAL tray-lidding technology and the successful trials with ASDA. We now have unconfirmed BB gossip, which suggests Wal-Mart will soon follow ASDA. We know Wal-Mart have been watching ASDA`s lead.


Let us look at some facts
Though I have not seen a pack in the market place, there is little doubt that the ASDA trials have been successful. Had there been leakage, or some kind of adverse symptom, it would have been all over these pages. For the same reason, we must be looking at something like the promised 20% saving in packaging material cost and a lot higher saving in energy - Howard White is
quoting 75% and explains that the system seals at only 50 C degrees.

Looking at the whole of SEO 2004 losses as overhead on the current business, the accounts suggest a current maximum running at the rate of 3m /pa, possibly much lower. The current capitalisation of around 250m for a technology of such influence on the global economy is probably justified in our opinion by a PE of 30 and thus by a profit after tax of 8m. The asking rate for royalty of 35,000/pa is likely to reduce to 25,000 for ASDA type bulk contracts and
thus needs 320 machines to justify the 8m.

We have also heard that the hardware for retrofitting just about 'washes its face at ,000 per installation' - but targets and hopefully leaves a one off profit of 5,000 - which should cover 50 -75% of the previous overheads and operating losses So the ASDA deal roughly sustains the current share price on its own. So whether Wal-mart makes an announcement or not, the price
reflects no more than the existing ASDA requirement. You get Frog Pack, Cradlewrap Aquasol,Adept Polymers and Starpol, Solutape,.... and Wal-mart for nothing. Not to mention that the market everyone is referring to is just Europe and N America. The world's second largest market lies in Japan - not yet mentioned nor is any of the packaging requirement in Taiwan, S.Korea, Australia N/Z, S.Africa, Brazil, etc etc..........None of these are yet factored in - probably because it is unrealistic to expect their requirements to be capable of being addressed for at least 2/3 years whilst SEO attain their stated objective to fit 27,000 machines and much less than
half of the global market by then.





7) Evolution Securities have got a New update on SEO 24/05/2005
You will have to register with them to access their site.
http://www.evbgresearch.com/
Also on http://www.stanelco.co.uk/investor_research.html AS A DOWN LOAD:





8) Stanelco Signs First Commercial Agreement (BUSINESS WIRE)
May 24, 2005 11:00 AM US Eastern Timezone

Stanelco Signs First Commercial Agreement for GREENSEAL Technology with ASDA Supplier in United Kingdom

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2005--Radio frequency applications group Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO.L) has confirmed that the company has entered its first formal commercial agreement to convert packaging machinery using traditional methodology to a unique Stanelco packaging application that uses radio frequency (RF) technology to seal packages. The agreement is with a packaging supplier to British value retailer ASDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart that operates 265 stores in the United Kingdom.


The agreement involves the conversion of a Mondini tray-lidding machine belonging to an ASDA supplier to Stanelco's GREENSEAL(TM), a revolutionary new packaging application that utilizes RF to create the tightest, most efficient seal now available for packaging food and retail goods. The agreement was concluded after extensive trials confirmed the capability of Stanelco's RF packaging technology. Trials are continuing with other selected ASDA suppliers.

Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, Director of Stanelco's North American Operations said, "The UK conversion marks the beginning of a revolution in packaging. This is the first machine of ASDA's 200-machine commitment in the United Kingdom. We are aggressively marketing this technology in North America simultaneously and expect to announce our first agreement for conversions in the United States and Canada in the near future."

The identification of the supplier was not announced for reasons of confidentiality, but Stanelco CEO Ian Balchin indicated the size of the supplier and the longevity of their relationship as a provider of packaging services with ASDA was "substantial."

Stanelco's RF packaging technology will provide a number of benefits for both ASDA and the consumer, including:

-- Increased sales

-- Reduced waste

-- Longer shelf life

-- Cost reductions on packaging materials

-- Energy and labor savings

-- Extensive environmental benefits

"This announcement takes Stanelco to the next stage of maturity as a business as our technology enters full scale production. We are very excited by the success of the trials, as are both ASDA and the supplier. The commercialization of the technology is being adopted at an unusually fast pace," said Staneclo CEO Ian Balchin.

Tony Ruane, Technical Manager of the Meal Solutions division of ASDA, observed, "With food safety being increasingly high on everybody's agenda, RF presents the answers to many problems being experienced with current packaging technology. ASDA and our selected suppliers have been very excited with the possibilities that RF has to offer. The supplier has recognized the capabilities and benefits of RF tray-lidding for ASDA, themselves and more importantly, the customer."

Stanelco is already moving ahead to market its GREENSEAL packaging technology to leading U.S. grocers and retailers, including Wal-Mart. Stanelco recently opened a North American office in Orlando, Fla., to undertake international sales and implementation efforts for marketing their unique packaging applications.

Stanelco PLC, headquartered in Southampton, England, was founded in 1953. Stanelco is engaged in the commercialization of new applications, innovations, products and processes based on radio frequency (RF) technologies. More information: http://www.Stanelco.co.uk.




9) Stanelco buys green packaging supplier

Published: 15:20 Monday 06 June 2005
By: Graeme Davies, Investment Correspondent

Radio frequency specialist Stanelco is splashing out million to buy supplier Biotec Holdings to add starch technology to its propriety packaging offering.

Biotec's technology includes thermoplastic starch, which will enable Stanelco (SEO) to use environmentally friendly starch-based materials in its packaging. Stanelco has combined radio frequency technology for use in packaging, particularly food.

The management of 225 million Stanelco must be pretty confident of the million (13.7 million) deal it has agreed. It has already paid out .23 million in a non-refundable deposit and will pay out another .27 million in cash when the acquisition is completed. A further .25 million will be payable in 12 months and a further .25 million 12 months after that. None of these are subject to performance criteria.

However Stanelco's management is still not sure exactly how it is going to pay for the deal. It is considering either arranging debt facilities or raising cash through a share placing.

Stanelco is also locking in Biotec's managing director Harald Schmidt on a three-year contract, describing him as 'one of the world's leading experts on starch polymers'.

Biotec's starch technology should complement Stanelco's business, not least because the starch-based film comes cheaper than petro-plastics based films and should allow Stanelco to offer product ranges using starch products for up to 20% less than it is currently able to offer.

Stanelco reckons using the starch technology will also add another barrier to entry for its Greenseal food packaging system, which is commencing its third and final trial with Asda this week having passed the first two with flying colours. Greenseal uses radio frequency to seal packaging. The company has already received its first commercial order from an Asda supplier, and further deals will lend credibility.

Citywire Verdict:

The agreement to buy Biotec appears to make sense for Stanelco and brings one of its key suppliers in-house, allowing it to cut down on costs once the business is fully integrated. The main imponderable is how Stanelco will pay for the deal and whether a fund raising will hamper its share price. So far, 24.55% shareholder The Age of Reason Foundation has already given the deal its backing.

Stanelco's share price has risen sharply this year, from 5.75p to as high as 28.5p as news of its trials with Asda helped investors forget last year's unseemly spat with Biofocus over a patent dispute. Its shares are off 1p to 25p on news of the deal and investors should probably wait until management decides how it will pay for the deal before considering committing fresh money.


10) lemminginvestor 6/6/02 on the Acquisition

............."The deal is a masterstroke - though still subject to formal shareholder approval, and may therefore not be taken into the share price until then.

SEO believes it to be - and so do we - " The next piece in the jigsaw that will enable Stanelco to become one of the world's leading exponents of viable,
alternative, environmentally responsible packaging methods"

Yet as so often happens, good news is used by short term traders to sell into
strength, and the shares have fallen by 4% today (see chart at end of this report) where they have been flatlining for eight trading days, moving across the centre trend into gently oversold position.

SEO is to acquire the whole of Biotec Holding GmbH of Emmerich, on the Rhine at the Dutch border in Germany, and its subsidiaries (E. Khashoggi Industries LLC) for a total of USm in cash, payable over 24 months.


(The above are the opening paragraphs of lemminginvestor's article in copyright Quickread notation).




11) Stanelco PLC Acquires Biotec Group; (BUSINESS WIRE)
June 08, 2005 12:01 AM US Eastern Timezone

Stanelco PLC Acquires Biotec Group; Primed to Deliver a Revolution in Biodegradable Packaging

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2005--Stanelco Inc. is positioned to launch Starpol 2000(TM), a completely new plasticizer-free thermoplastic material. It is completely biodegradable, possesses excellent gas barrier properties, is thermoformable, and is suitable for both food and produce trays in addition to other food packaging applications. The target price is .50 per pound and, in conjunction with Stanelco's revolutionary GREENSEAL(TM) Tray-lidding and thermoforming technology, will for the first time offer a biodegradable price-competitive solution to compete with traditional plastic materials used in the food industry.


Stanelco Inc. is the US subsidiary of the Stanelco Group (LSE:SEO), a company with its roots in using and developing radio frequency (RF) applications. Over the past two years it has been moving into environmentally sustainable packaging solutions. Its latest acquisition, subject to shareholder approval, is for Biotec Holding GMBH and subsidiaries (Biotec), Germany, from E. Khashoggi Industries LLC, California, for a total of million (U.S.) payable over a 24 month period.

Biotec is one of the world's leading exponents of starch technology. It has a considerable intellectual property portfolio, including many patents that extend to uses in packaging, pharmaceutical and edible applications. It also has ranges of products that are ready for commercialization within the food and beverage industries.

Biotec complements Stanelco's RF technology, its water-soluble and biodegradable technology at Adept Polymers and the packaging design and development skills of Aquasol, all subsidiaries of Stanelco, and gives greater access to world markets for the entire Stanelco Group. Stanelco is eager to unlock Biotec's potential in conjunction with leading supermarkets to supply mass-markets.

The starch products from Biotec are currently used by Stanelco in the following projects:

-- Starpol(TM) starch blend films used in Cradlewrap(TM) air bubble packaging

-- Food trays and pellets for food trays

-- Air cushion packaging

-- Edible packaging

-- Film for edible capsules

Natural starch is one of the lowest cost biodegradable, compostable and replenishable materials. Biotec has a unique portfolio of products including thermoplastic starch (TPS(TM)), which enables the use of environmentally responsible material in place of petro-plastics. Stanelco's RF sealing and welding technology can be used to process starch polymers without the degradation or cross-linking caused by other methods such as thermal processing, which can render the material unsuitable for food and pharmaceutical applications.

"This exciting acquisition is the next piece in the jigsaw that will enable Stanelco to become one of the world's leading exponents of economically viable, alternative, environmentally responsible packaging method solutions," said Ian Balchin, CEO of Stanelco. "It has become apparent that with the rise in oil prices, the cost of petroleum-based packaging materials is inevitably increasing faster than alternatives - making them increasingly attractive. The replenishable ingredients of Starpol 2000 ensure a stable price that will, if anything, reduce upon volume uptake. We intend to showcase this breakthrough product with all of our potential customers for GREENSEAL."

"I am also pleased to report that the second trial for GREENSEAL(TM) with Wal-Mart subsidiary ASDA has moved into the retail phase, having passed the stability (shelf-life) test with flying colors. The third and final trial is commencing this week," Balchin said. "As announced this past May 23, Stanelco has taken its first formal commercial order from a dedicated ASDA supplier, and is preparing itself for negotiations for further orders."



12) Stanelco raises 9 mln stg through placing to finance Biotech acquisition

LONDON (AFX) - Stanelco PLC said it plans to raise approximately 9 mln stg net through a placing of 44 mln new ordinary shares at a price of 21.15 pence each.
The shares have been placed by KBC Peel Hunt and the money raised will be used primarily to fund the acquisition of Biotech Holding Gmbh and subsidiaries as announced earlier this month.
newsdesk@afxnews.com



13 About Biotec The Company:

Analysis of your specific requirements
Product development and industrial production
Support in all aspects of product improvement and modification

BIOTEC develops, produces and licenses a new generation of thermoplastic and completely biodegradable materials. BIOTEC's expertise lies in the know-how regarding blending and modifying such resins to special compounds and blends, concentrates and masterbatches. The BIOTEC concept centers on natural, biospheric circulation.

The production takes place in an environmentally friendly and innovative extrusion process using natural resources. After processing and utilization, these regenerative materials are returned and re-integrated into the biological circulation. All materials and products of BIOTEC are functional, ecologically beneficial and of high quality. The versatile product program not only provides substitutes for "traditional" synthetic and petrochemical products but also opens up possibilities for the development of new products with properties which commonly used plastics do not offer.

BIOTEC customers are provided with a progressive, future-oriented concept leading to new markets with potential but still answering to demands and requirements set by the environment and market. BIOTEC is the competent partner for biodegradable materials.

BIOTEC offers high-quality products as well as a full range of services.

BIOTEC is the worldwide owner of a large number of patents for thermoplastic starch (TPS), thereby setting a secure foundation for long-term production and marketing of our products.

Botec
http://www.biotec.de/engl/index_engl.htm



14) Wall Street Reporter Interview With: Ian Balchin

Wall Street Reporter
Interview With: Ian Balchin
Stanelco - Chief Executive Officer
Dated June 16, 2005

Transcribed by Paul Masterson

Good day from Wall Street, this is Todd Santorelli, Senior Analyt with the Wall Street Reporter, and today the company and focus is Stanelco.

Stanelco trades on the London Stock Exchange, under the ticker SEO, and joining us today on the line is Ian Balchin, CEO at Stanelco.

Good afternoon Ian, thank you for joining us today at the Wall Steet Reporter.

Good afternoon Todd, thank you for giving us this opportunity.

Ian, what are the target markets and applications, for these unique RF technologies that Stanelco is developing ?

Well, Stanelco has been involved in RF technologies, and is now involved in packaging technologies as well, so most of our applications are focused on packaging, and in particular we have developed radio frequency technology that can join together or seal together heat sensitive polymers. This is a whole class of plastic materials which previously could not be sealed together without either being degraded or cross linked, which means that for many applications they have not been usefull, we have also sealed a whole class of biodegradable polymers that previously could not be sealed, now why might that be usefull, if you look at the kind of applications that we've got, Greenseal technology which is our lead application, and that's used for sealing together plastic food trays to a polymer film lid. In the US, Wal-mart would call them 'case ready meals'. What our technology enables companies to do, is to use mono-plastic, rather than a laminated plastic, so you remove a layer of plastic from the packaging which reduces it's cost by about 20%, and also enables it to be recycled. Our target markets are all about packaging using radio frequency to help seal the packagang and recently we have been aquiring companies that have got skills that compliment those of the radio frequency technology so we purchased a packaging design company and two companies involved in biodegradablee polymers. Most recently, last week we aquired Biotec Group from EKI Khashogi Industries in California, The company(biotec) is based in Germany, it's focused on starch based technologies. Now, we've gone down that route because starch based packaging is inherantly the lower cost solution than any other biodegradable packaging that we've seen.

TODD - Ok, very intigueing now, is the company on the M&A trail, will the company be looking to additional aquisitions similar to the biotec play ?

Yes, well the Biotec play enabled us to do a vertical integration, so that we gained some control over the supply of the raw material, and we know that we had a lot of competition for the aquisition of that unit, we are still looking around, and you cannot rule out any further aquisition from us in the future, if it will enable us to take our vision forward and get into the market place more quickly

TODD - On the strategic partnership and alliance side, tell us a little bit about the Advanced Energy alliance and what this means to the company moving forward ?


The Advanced Energy alliance, and we also have an alliance with Premier Technologies, relates to our greenseal technology, and we've allied with these partners in the US to enable a rapid rollout of our Greenseal technology into the US market. We have also opened a subsiduary in Florida 'Stanelco Incorporated' in order to help oversee that. Basically we have a contract with ASDA stores in the UK, and ASDA Stores is the second largest supermarket and part of the Wal-Mart family, and were looking to take the success that we've built up with ASDA, and roll that out in the US as soon as we can.

TODD - Ok, so lets talk a bit about the key drivers here and how the company is positioned, what major trends do you see affecting your core business and how is Stanelco positioned to capitalise on any of these trends ?


The major trends that we see, are trends in oil price, with increasing oil prices that leads into more expensive petro-plastics, and it means where were positioned, and we have now polyvinylalcohol and starch based polymers, those are becoming more and more competetive, were developing the lowest cost conversion technologies, were converting them into products, and the radio frequency sealing enables them to seal with a low energy requirement, so we see that as being one of the drivers. The other trend we see is where companies and our customers, want to be seen to be involved in more environmentally sustainable technologies, there are big drivers and legislation coming in on packaging and certainly in the UK, there have been a dozen or so cases where companies have been prosecuted for over-packaging their goods. The kind of packaging that were involved in is recyclable, reusable, biodegradable, and in many cases uses less material and so is therefore more efficient than those it replaces. And we see that as being alligned with a very long-term trend.


TODD - OK, now certainly there's some competition in this market, what is so unique about Stanelco, and what defines and differetiates this company from others in the industry ?


If your looking at the RF sealing technology, what we have is the ability to process heat sensitive polymers without cross-linking them or degrading them, and the alternative method that is in the marketplace is using heat sealing, and that method will degrade or cross-link the polymers making them unusable for many of the applications.

TODD - Alright Ian, lets change gear a bit here and talk a bit about the expertise in place here at Stanelco, the recent addition of Howard White and tell us a bit more about the board and Management team in place here ?

Sure, Howard White has been with the company, he's been on the board of the company longer than anyone else, about twelve years, I have been on about five years, Howard has been primarily involved in building the business and directing the Greenseal technology developments and setting up the strategic alliances that we have now with Advanced Energy and Premier Technologies, and so we have recently changed his role so that he is Managing Director of the group, and President of our US operations now that were starting to rollout in the US, in addition to the two of us, we have Robert Boardman as Finance Director and he has good city experience and has helped us raise funds for our investment, we have Elizabeth Filkin who is previously involved as Parlimentary Standards Commissioner in the UK so she is very strong on Corporate Governance, We have as a Chairman Phillip Lovegrove, he has a lifetimes experience involved in managing and investing in companies, and he is also a Director of the Ashtead Group, in addition to that we have Robert Duggan as Company Secretary, and we have two other Directors onboard, we have Terry Robins who was Packaging Innovations Manager at Sainsbury's Supermarket in the UK, and is very well known for Packaging Awards and packaging bodies, and we have Graham Whitchurch who is a polymer scientist and production engineer.


TODD - So certainly an experienced and accomplished team in place, Ian, do you feel the investment community understands this company and the direction and the potential here given the current stock price ?

Yes, I think it's taken a while, but what we've found is that when were able to set out the benefits to our customers, and the potential cost savings when we introduce the new technology the investment community has switched on to that very well, and there's a number of technologies which I haven't mentioned in this conversation yet, such as a packaging technology which lends itself to be made out of cardboard, called Frogpack. Frogpack is a very strong packaging format, and we've recently had independent tests where all kinds of articles were hurled out of a helicopter at great height including a bottle of Champagne in one of these packs, and all survived intact. Now, the design of the pack makes it stronger, but it also less cardboard material, or different material, if you make it from different materials than previous packs, and so it's inherantly very strong

TODD - Ok Ian, very briefly in closing, let's recap a bit here, why should investors consider Stanelco as a long-term investment opportunity ?

Well, I would say, if your looking at Stanelco for investment, we have a wealth of packaging technologies, in the US you might be familiar with Electrosol the Reckitt Benkisser products for dishwashers, Stanelco has the technology behind that to develop that packaging format, in conjunction with Rekitt Benkisser for that market, and we get a royalty stream from it, so as Reckitt Benkisser's products grow so does our royalty stream. We have a number of materials as well as processing technologies which mean we can offer turnkey packaging solutions to our customers, we have a very high degree of patenting and layers of patents, which means that were very protected, and the technology is very protected. And we see all that technology, and by all means visit our website at stanelcoplc.com to get some background on it, we see that as a platform for moving forward. Not only are we going to have the Greenseal Technology for sealing the case-ready food, but were going to have a starch based material from which those food trays can be made, the starch comes from crops which are sustainable rather than from oil that has to be pumped from the ground


TODD - Well that is certainly a compelling story, and a very interesting investment opportunity, Ian it was a pleasure speaking with you today, thank you for joining us at the Wall Street Reporter.

My pleasure, thank you.




15) The appointment of Stephanie Morgan-Fisher to Director of International Business Development
Orlando Bizjounals
BizWomen on the Move
Stephanie Morgan-Fisher was appointed director of international business development for Stanelco Plc. Since 1999, Morgan-Fisher has operated an Orlando-based sales and marketing consulting firm. She will now oversee the North American rollouts of two Stanelco products: Greenseal, a process that uses radio frequency emissions to seal packages more tightly and with greater speed than other package sealing systems; and FrogPack, a lightweight, impact-resistant packaging for the shipment and transport of highly fragile items. Stanelco is headquartered in Southampton, England, and trades on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol SEO. The company specializes in the commercialization of new applications, products and processes based on RF technologies.



16) Stephanie Morgan-Fisher job as Director of International Business

Monday, June 20, 2005
Packing a punch
Ex-PR specialist sets up North American operation for U.K. packaging maker.
Chris Kauffmann
from Orlando Business Journal

ORLANDO -- Stephanie Morgan-Fisher is out to seal the deal for a British firm's North American aspirations.

Morgan-Fisher, a 36-year-old local public relations specialist, was recently tapped by intellectual property company Stanelco Plc. (LSE: SEO.L) to be in charge of operations on this side of the Atlantic for its proprietary packaging solutions.
As such, Morgan-Fisher has established an office at the Orlando public relations firm YPB&R's Keller Road building and is in the process of hiring two full-time salespeople to market Stanelco's environmentally friendly Greenseal and FrogPack products. She is also looking for distributors and manufacturers to handle those aspects of business in the United States.
"Coming here is a natural progression for the company because we're at the point of commercialization," says Morgan-Fisher, who ran her own public relations and marketing firm, SMI (Stevie Morgan Inc.), for five years until joining Stanelco about 18 months ago.
Targets: Retailers, shippers
Morgan-Fisher is hoping to entice major U.S. and Canadian retailers, including Wal-Mart to sign on, as well as lure companies in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods markets.

The other product Morgan-Fisher is trying to advance is FrogPack, which is a high-impact resistant packaging product usable for shipping all sorts of goods. The recyclable, corrugated product arrives in flat stock and then is folded into a unique shape that has concave sides, but is horizontal at the ends.
Combined with a biodegradable, "air pillow" wrapping material called Cradlewrap, the company says that fragile items packed in FrogPack can withstand being dropped from a height of up to 200 feet.
The product recently received a favorable blurb in the "sample it!" section of the June 2005 issue of Packaging Digest, a Chicago-based industry publication.
FrogPack will be marketed to all the major shipping companies such as UPS and FedEx, Morgan-Fisher says.
As with Greenseal, Stanelco also is looking for U.S. manufacturers and distributors interested in working with the product.




17) Stanelco PLC Retrofits Thermoformer and Sealer with GREENSEAL Technology

Tuesday June 21, 02:04 PM
By Business Wire

Stanelco PLC (LSE: SEO.L - news) (LSE:SEO.L) has taken the next step in marketing its new packaging application, GREENSEAL(TM), to leading U.S. grocers and retailers by successfully retrofitting a Multivac R240 thermoformer and sealer. The targets of such marketing efforts include Wal-Mart, Albertson's, Midwestern retailing giant Kroger (NYSE: KR
- news) 's, California-based Von's, Ralph's and Safeway (NYSE: SWY - news) , and others.

"We look forward to communicating with interested parties in North America," said Stanelco's Director and CEO of North American Operations Stephanie Morgan-Fisher.

The newly retrofitted thermoformer will be available for demonstrations in the UK in the immediate future.

"This is a major milestone in the development of this technology. There are significantly more thermoformers in the marketplace than there are tray lidding machines," said Morgan-Fisher. "This is a major advancement for the packaging of bacon, cooked meats and sliced cheeses, etc., and the successful retrofit of a thermoformer will rapidly advance the adoption of GREENSEAL Technology.

Stanelco PLC, headquartered in Southampton, England, Stanelco is engaged in the commercialization of new applications, innovations, products and processes based on radio frequency (RF) technologies. The company has opened a North American office in Orlando, Fla., to coordinate international sales and implementation efforts for Stanelco.

Stanelco recently signed an exclusive agreement in the U.K. and Ireland with ASDA, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart. This agreement will see the retrofit of 200 ASDA supplier machines over the next 12 months. For more information: http://www.Stanelco.co.uk.

Link to see what food and type of packaging uses Thermoformer.
http://www.multivac.com/e/sectors/food/meat.html

YPB&R Public Relations, Orlando
Rod Caborn, 407-838-1799
Rod_Caborn@ypbr.com


18) FrogPack on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19278&item=5587922751&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


19) (Stanelco) Biotec Joint Venture with SP Metal

(Stanelco) Biotec Joint Venture with SP Metal + About About SP Metal

Under the new ownership structure, Biotec will be run as a 50:50 joint venture with Stanelco and SP Metal SP Metal will be able to provide orders for Biotec products that will contribute
to its overheads, enabling it to concentrate further resource on research and development. Stanelco will retain a golden share in Biotec until 31st December 2009 which will give it the right to break any deadlock arising in material matters affecting the Joint Venture. Stanelco will also retain all the manufacturing rights to Modified Atmosphere Packaging ('MAP') materials.

About SP Metal

SP Metal was founded in 1976, is a pan-European leader in institutional catering, agricultural and household packaging with 1,300 employees, 12 factories across Europe in Italy, Denmark, France, Spain, UK, Netherlands and in the Czech Republic and has a turnover of EUR 300m. SP Metal produces 140,000 tonnes of plastic film per year, 100,000 tonnes for refuse bags, 16,000 tonnes for shopping bags, 13,000 tonnes for freezer bags and 11,000 tonnes for other industrial films and household products. SP Metal also produces 15,000 tonnes of
aluminium foil and containers per annum.


20) Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner

July 20, 2005 04:31 PM US Eastern Timezone
Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner; Companies Team up to Develop New RF-seal Tray Lidding Machines

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2005--Stanelco plc (LSE:SEO.L), the RF applications group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a commercial agreement with G. Mondini Spa, a leading manufacturer of tray lidding machines, to jointly develop a purpose-designed radio frequency (RF) tray lidding machine using Stanelco's GREENSEAL(TM) technology.

"This is the next step in the progression and implementation of RF technology in the packaging industry. Mondini is a world leader in tray lidding machines, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to work with such a well-respected company," said Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, director of North American operations in Orlando, Florida.

The agreement is the first by Stanelco with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is an important development, as it will allow Stanelco to supply its technology to suppliers as part of new OEM machines without going through the retrofitting process. It will greatly speed up the acceptance of the GREENSEAL technology as an industry standard within the packaging industry.

The new machine will initially be made available to suppliers of ASDA Stores Ltd (ASDA) in the United Kingdom and Ireland in accordance with an agreement between Stanelco and ASDA signed in March of this year.

"Other trials of GREENSEAL(TM) technology and our biocompostable food tray material, provisionally named Starpol2000(TM), are progressing extremely well. We are very encouraged at the initial response we are having both in the UK and North America. We look to change the face of food packaging and introduce cost-competitive alternatives to those currently in use," said Morgan-Fisher.

Giovanni Mondini, president of G. Mondini Spa commented, "We are delighted to enter into this association with Stanelco. The combined experience and expertise of two market leaders in sealing technology will accelerate the radical modification of tray sealing across the globe."


21) Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner (BUSINESS WIRE)

July 20, 2005 04:31 PM US Eastern Timezone

Stanelco Confirms Mondini as Manufacturing Partner; Companies Team up to Develop New RF-seal Tray Lidding Machines

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2005--Stanelco plc (LSE:SEO.L), the RF applications group, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a commercial agreement with G. Mondini Spa, a leading manufacturer of tray lidding machines, to jointly develop a purpose-designed radio frequency (RF) tray lidding machine using Stanelco's GREENSEAL(TM) technology.


"This is the next step in the progression and implementation of RF technology in the packaging industry. Mondini is a world leader in tray lidding machines, and we are thrilled at the opportunity to work with such a well-respected company," said Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, director of North American operations in Orlando, Florida.

The agreement is the first by Stanelco with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is an important development, as it will allow Stanelco to supply its technology to suppliers as part of new OEM machines without going through the retrofitting process. It will greatly speed up the acceptance of the GREENSEAL technology as an industry standard within the packaging industry.

The new machine will initially be made available to suppliers of ASDA Stores Ltd (ASDA) in the United Kingdom and Ireland in accordance with an agreement between Stanelco and ASDA signed in March of this year.

"Other trials of GREENSEAL(TM) technology and our biocompostable food tray material, provisionally named Starpol2000(TM), are progressing extremely well. We are very encouraged at the initial response we are having both in the UK and North America. We look to change the face of food packaging and introduce cost-competitive alternatives to those currently in use," said Morgan-Fisher.

Giovanni Mondini, president of G. Mondini Spa commented, "We are delighted to enter into this association with Stanelco. The combined experience and expertise of two market leaders in sealing technology will accelerate the radical modification of tray sealing across the globe."



22) About G.Mondini



With an installation base of more than 2800 lines world-wide and annual sales of more than 30 Million Euros, G.Mondini has become a market leader in the global food processing industry.
G.Mondinis investment in Research and Development plays an important role in ensuring design innovation and technological excellence, ensuring the best solutions for its customers.
The G.Mondini name is renowned for quality and reliability across every piece of equipment - from a single seal semi-automatic system to the more complex ready-to-eat meal packaging line in either heatseal or modified atmosphere.
History, Milestones:
1968 Findus installs the first automated line for lasagne and cannelloni using G.Mondini technology.
The 70s food service/catering expands; the ready-to-eat dish is successfully integrated into school canteens. G.Mondini establishes itself as a leader in convenience food packaging.
The 80s Modified Atmosphere technology developed by G.Mondini. MAP products introduced into supermarkets.
The 90s - G.Mondini secures its position as a leader in packaging technology development worldwide.
Production
Engineering and testing of all equipment is done in house to ensure consistently high standards are maintained, allowing strict delivery schedules to be adhered to. Every piece of equipment has to pass strict quality control procedures at each assembly stage.


23) Biotec Deal 26/07/2005
Stanelco, the RF (radio frequency) applications group is pleased to announce that it has received a conditional commitment from SP Metal its Joint Venture ('JV') partner in Biotec for an annual purchase of approximately 10,000 metric tonnes of Biotec's biodegradable pellet worth in excess of 20m per year

http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200507260700152901P.htmlBiotec Deal



24) Stanelco Takes First Order for 100% Biodegradable Material in Europe (BusinessWire)

Partner Invests $25 Million in New Starpol Product
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005 2:54 PM
- BusinessWire

ORLANDO, Fla., Jul 26, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Stanelco Inc., the American subsidiary of British-based Stanelco Group (UK:SEO) , has received a conditional commitment from joint venture partner SP Metal to buy 10,000 metric tons of its new biodegradable resin material, Starpol 2000(TM), for $25 million a year.

The new starch-based material can be used in place of oil-based products, such as plastics, and will completely biodegrade in an active compost in approximately 60 days. The material can be used in sheet or film form for such diverse products as food containers, carrier bags, shopping bags and many other areas where high-grade plastic sheets are used.

This announcement comes on the heels of Stanelco's acquisition of Biotec Holding GMBH and subsidiaries (Biotec), one of the world's leading exponents of starch technology, in June 2005.

"This commitment demonstrates that the market for starch-based programs is set for significant growth," said Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, CEO, Stanelco Inc. "We look forward to the prospect of completing the acquisition in the next few weeks."

The starch-based resin material is compatible with most extruders and thermoformers currently used in manufacturing, and can quickly be employed by companies reliant on oil-based products without any capital investment. The biodegradable granulate can also be used in blown-film applications.

"As oil prices continue to spiral upward, Starpol is increasingly becoming more cost-competitive, and already in some cases is less expensive than its oil-based competitors," said Morgan-Fisher. "Landfill space is in short supply and governments are seeking alternatives to non-renewable, non-recyclable substances.

"Stanelco is currently in discussion with a number of multi-national organizations to discuss the supply and usage of considerable quantities in the United States and worldwide," added Morgan-Fisher. "It will be a matter of weeks before we are in large scale production, as the material has performed so well on existing equipment during recent trials."

Starpol 2000 is the latest in a series of advancements into the packaging industry by Stanelco. Earlier this year, Stanelco introduced its GREENSEAL(TM) Radio Frequency sealing process. The process enables mono materials like APET and CPET to be welded without the use of any laminates, thus lowering the costs of materials by up to 25 percent. GREENSEAL also welds through contaminate, increasing the successful seal rate to 99.9 percent - virtually eliminating leakers in the case-ready industry.

The two technologies work hand in hand with each other, now allowing companies to explore a completely new arena for unparalleled success in MAP packaging. Stanelco is speaking with a number of major food suppliers in North America and the United Kingdom.


25) An interview with Terry Robins

Packaging technologies have evolved to a point where complying with public and private sector mandates is not only easier, but it makes economic sense.

The global marketplace's demand for standards compliance has been a key driving force. When it comes to blending the environmental aspects with paperboard industry production processes, ISO 14000, among other standards, has remained at the forefront.

However, according to Terry Robins, simply obtaining the certification is not enough in today's environment. Robins is spokesman for Stanelco Inc. Greenseal Technologies, based in Southampton, England. Companies with ISO 14000 certification, or those going through the process of obtaining the all encompassing environmental certification, must have feedback from their customers to assist with a continuous improvement plan, Robins adds.

"This will put the onus on companies to use any method available that improves their standing in relation to the environment," he said. "Greenseal technology will give any company an environmental improvement. In turn, as the use of Greenseal technology becomes wider, those companies that do not have this sealing method may be seen as non-compliant to ISO 14000 and not able to achieve accreditation."

Rector agrees, adding that providing proof that Neenah's mills operate in compliance with the highest environmental standards is important to many of its customers.

"The most interest has been in certification in general ISO 14000, ISO 9001, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), SFI, and Greenseal," she says. "However, to date, at the paper production level most of the interest is in FSC and Greenseal certification."

Outside Influences

According to Robins, one aspect that has increased environmental focus and influenced the industry's maturation has been the overwhelming consciousness of using fossil fuels.

"Everyone in the industry is realizing that by simply reducing the materials used it assists in lowering costs for producers and users alike. For instance, when manufacturing trays that are traditionally laminated, the skeletal waste (25-30 percent) is scrapped and often goes to landfill," he says. "However, when the trays are made of mono structures, all of the skeletal waste can be re-chipped and put back into the process, thus saving huge tonnages of fossil fuel material."

In addition, companies can make a seal that does not leak and can provide better product safety, no leaking packs, less shelf cleaning, fewer customer complaints, less repacking, and improved sales, Robins adds.

Specialized polymer coatings also have been applied more often on various sorts of packaging in recent years to suit customer demands, Robins explains. "In the UK alone, many scientists and packaging technologists have been working in these fields for a number of years. One of the inventors of the Greenseal technology has over 30 years of packaging and food technology experience in the retail industry and has been instrumental in a number of environmental packaging firsts," he says. "This is definitely a trend I see continuing, especially as new alternatives surface and more companies look to improving their offerings."


26) Patent has been assigned to Stanelco Fibre Optics Ltd FOR water-soluble Capsules

US Fed News
Alexandria, Va.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9 -- Allan Draisey of Felpham, Great Britain, Richard Martin Rencourt of Horndean, Great Britain, and Ryan Grimes of Southampton, Great Britain, have developed a process and apparatus for forming capsules.

According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Capsules, for example for the delivery of pharmaceuticals, are produced from at least three films of a water-soluble polymeric material, by deforming two of the films to form a multiplicity of recesses, and filling the recesses with a flowable filling material.

A film is used to cover the recesses in at least one of the films, and is welded to it by dielectric welding. The films with filled recesses are then brought together and welded together by dielectric welding to form filled capsules, which are cut or punched out of the welded film. The polymeric material may be gelatin, or a water-soluble cellulose derivative such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and may also contain a plasticiser."

The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. 6,923,980 on Aug. 2.

The patent has been assigned to Stanelco Fibre Optics Ltd., Fareham.

The original application was filed on March 15, 2001, and is available at:

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=/netahtml/search-adv.htm&r=1664&f=G&l=50&d=PTXT&s1=ISYMD-20050802&p=34&OS=ISD/08/02/2005&RS=ISD/08/02/2005.

For more information about US Fed News federal patent awards please contact: Myron Struck, Managing Editor/US Bureau, US Fed News, Direct: 703/866-4708, Cell: 703/304-1897, Myron@targetednews.com.
August 10, 2005


27) NatureWorks Deal

30/08/2005 NatureWorks Deal
NatureWorks LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill Inc has agreed the supply of the major component of Biotec's Starpol materials which will make Biotec's products price competitive with a number of materials currently used in the target market segments.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2005--Stanelco, the UK-based radio frequency (RF) applications group, has entered into a supply agreement with NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, MN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill Inc. The agreement covers the supply of NatureWorks PLA, (Polylactide, a starch derivative), which is the largest component of Stanelco's recently announced Starpol 2000(TM) range of biodegradable, compostable plastic materials

This relationship will materially assist commercialization of Starpol 2000 into Stanelco's target application segments. It is planned that a minimum of 15,000 tons of Starpol 2000 will be produced and sold within the next 12 months.

Starpol 2000 is available in a range of blends that can be formed into sheet material for products such as short shelf-life food trays, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays and blown films for a diverse range of products including carrier bags, compost bags, waste bags and agricultural films.

"This is a landmark agreement that further demonstrates the materials created by Biotec are both ground breaking and commercial. We have been actively carrying out pre-production runs of the material with a number of major corporations in both Europe and North America. Starpol 2000 has demonstrated a functionality far beyond any other current biodegradable alternative and at an overall cost that is competitive with the existing plastics used in our target market, namely food packaging," said Howard White, president of Stanelco Inc. and Stanelco PLC group managing director.

"Just as importantly, the material is also easily sealable with our GREENSEAL(TM) technology project which continues to progress well and will enable us to offer a complete biodegradable, environmentally responsible packaging solution at a competitive cost," said White.

Snehal Desai, NatureWorks LLC commercial vice president said, "We are delighted with the diversity, functionality and competitiveness of the Starpol 2000 range of products and believe the marketplace will welcome this broad extension of offerings of NatureWorks PLA based materials."

About NatureWorks LLC Based in Minnetonka, Minn., USA, NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available polymers derived 100 percent from annually renewable resources with cost and performance that compete with petroleum-based packaging materials and fibers. The company applies its unique technology to the processing of natural plant sugars to create a proprietary polylactide polymer, which is marketed under the NatureWorks PLA and Ingeo(TM) fiber brand names.
NatureWorks is a registered trademark of NatureWorks LLC.
http://www.natureworksllc.com/corporate/nw_pack_home.asp



28) Completion of Acquisition of Biotec Holdings GmbH and Joint Venture with SP Metal S.A.

Stanelco, the RF (radio frequency) applications group, is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Biotec Holdings GmbH and subsidiaries ('Biotec') from E. Khashoggi Industries LLC ('EKI') has now beencompleted. Following the acquisition, the Company has now completed the sale of a 50% stake in Biotec to SP Metal S.A. ('SP Metal'), thereby creating a joint venture (the 'JV'). SP Metal is the leading European manufacturer of household packaging products. Details of the JV were included in the initial announcement made on 5th July 2005.

Further to the conditions of the JV set out in the initial announcement, Stanelco and SP Metal have both agreed that in the event of: (1) one of the parties defaulting on the payment of one or both of the deferred consideration payments, the other party will have an option to acquire the proportion of the other party's interest corresponding to that unpaid consideration; and (2) certain triggering events, which include insolvency, the party subject to the triggering event will redeem its shares, if required, for a pre-determined consideration.


29) Stanelco Debuts Impact-Resistant Petal Pack

Wednesday September 7, 10:19 am ET
Uniquely Designed Containers Tailored for Floral Shipments
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2005--Petal Pack, unusually shaped, high-impact resistant containers designed expressly for growers and florists to eliminate damage while shipping fragile floral goods, is the newest packaging innovation being introduced by Stanelco, Inc., whose FrogPack packaging technology recently debuted in the United States.
Petal Pack containers are able to withstand punishment well beyond the strength of containers now being used to ship flowers. The Petal Pack containers are distinguished by a patented double-arch design that provides energy absorption characteristics vastly exceeding the durability of commercial floral shipping containers currently in use.

Petal Pack containers can be custom-designed to fit the needs of high-volume shippers of floral products, according to Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, director and CEO, Stanelco Inc. North America. "They are a unique adaptation of our popular FrogPack containers, which have earned respect for their ability to ship fragile goods like electronics and glassware with virtually no breakage."

Petal Pack containers have been re-shaped and adapted to accommodate the shape and structure of a floral bouquet in a vase or an elegant long-stemmed floral arrangement. The key features of Petal Pack, include:

Impact resistance beyond packaging currently used to ship flowers
Lightweight design, reducing shipping costs
Compostable, which provides an environmental benefit
Scalable in size; packages can fit virtually all floral shipping needs
Self-sealing; no additional adhesive is necessary to seal Petal Pack
Reduced operating costs, from storage to cost of shipment
Petal Pack utilizes a unique technology called shock-absorbing arcuate panel technology (SAAP) for added strength and protective qualities. Petal Pack's standard package design, without customization, measures nearly 40 inches long and 30 inches wide.

Completely setting Petal Pack apart from other containers, and virtually eliminating damage to flowers being shipped to wholesalers and retailers or directly to consumers, is its double-arch design, according to David Edwards, Aquasol, a subsidiary of Stanelco, the designer and inventor of the Petal Pack and FrogPack design. "Our innovative design is what provides Petal Pack with unusual strength," noted Edwards. "Its double arch feature gives it strength that simply makes obsolete customary strength measurements that relate to withstanding so many pounds per square inch."

Petal Pack can be easily recycled or composted and is cut from flat stock, allowing retailers to minimize space for storage of pre-folded Petal Packs. The flat stock can be custom cut to fit particular types of flowers and only requires four folds to complete the packaging. Once the flat stock is folded into a Petal Pack, multiple Petal Packs can be stacked on top of one another, decreasing space needed for shipment and storage and increasing the number of Petal Packs that can be shipped at one time.

Flowers shipped in a Petal Pack also contain a nutrition packet that prolong the life of enclosed floral arrangements.

More information about Petal Pack is available through Stanelco Inc. North America, 407-838-1754, info@petalpack.com


30) SEO announces Hardshell Capsule For Edible Applications.

SEO announces its partner Carclo PLC have successfully developed an edible, starch-based hardshell capsule for edible applications including dietary supplements and pharmaceutical uses.

Carclo and Stanelco combine to replace gelatine capsules

By Julie Bieles 12/09/2005

The pair have developed a starch-based polymer for edible applications.

12 September 2005 UK companies Stanelco and Carclo have developed a starch-based hardshell capsule for edible applications including dietary supplements and pharmaceutical uses.
Carclo Technical Plastics has manufactured the capsules using a polymer blend developed by Stanelco subsidiaries Adept Polymers and Biotec Holding Group. The capsules are being developed as an economically viable alternative to gelatine.
Work to bring the new hardshell technology to market is ongoing, said Stanelco. The starch-based material and the manufacturing process could lead to lower production costs than for gelatine capsules, it said.
Other advantages of the starch-based capsules include greater heat and humidity resistance, and easier filling, according to the company.

RNS
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200509120700561206R.html

starch-based alternative to gelatine hardshell capsules
15/09/2005 - UK-based Stanelco says it has developed a starch-based alternative to gelatine hardshell capsules that could also offer cost benefits for dietary supplement makers.

Gelatine,, an animal derived material, is becoming less favoured as a delivery form owing to a rise in the number of vegetarians and concerns about possible contamination of animal-derived materials with transmissible spongiform encepahlopathies (TSEs), the infectious agent behind mad cow disease and its human equivalent Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
In addition, the natural water bound in gelatine makes it a less than ideal medium for moisture-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Pharmaceutical, vitamin and supplement ingredient makers are increasingly offering formulations without gelatine to meet market demand but many of these are more expensive than the standard gelatine variants.

The main alternative to gelatine hardshell capsules is HPMC (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), a synthetic material with a significantly higher cost base than gelatine. One of the leading manufacturers of this type of hard capsule is Pfizer subsidiary Capsugel with its VCaps range, while other players include Scherer, Shionogi Qualicaps, and Su Heung.

Starch-based capsules have been developed in the past - notably by Capsugel in the 1980s - but success has been limited as the capsules could not be filled on industry-standard equipment. Capsugel commissioned bespoke machines from Bosch for its offering.

In contrast, Stanelco maintains that both its starch-based material and the manufacturing process offer the prospect of lower unit costs of production than even gelatine capsules.

Gelatine capsule shells are currently made using a dip moulding process followed by a slow drying process, which injection moulded starch-based alternatives do not require. They are ready for filling immediately following manufacture.

Starch-based hard-shell capsules also offer greater resilience to humidity and heat than gelatine and allow for easy filling since they are non-static.

The product, in development for five years, still needs to get regulatory approval before the product can be consumed by humans but the firm is now looking to join up with third parties to optimise formulations and develop the route to market.

We believe that the world market for hard capsules is significantly larger than that for soft capsules with many billions of hard capsules produced annually, said Stanelco.

The product was created by subsidiary Adept Polymers - which developed the new polymer blend along with recently acquired Biotec Holding - and partner Carclo Technical Plastics, working on the capsule.

Stanelco's subsidiary, Aquasol Limited, filed for patent protection for the new hardshell capsule in 1999. The patent, which is jointly owned with Carclo, is proceeding to grant in various territories.

The design of the capsule also offers tamper evident and novel dissolution features as well as the possibility of multi-compartments.

Other companies developing and selling alternatives to gelatine capsules have tended to focus on the soft capsule end of the market. They include BioProgress of the UK which has a range of cellulose-based soft capsules based on its XGel film technology, Cardinal Health with its seaweed-based VegiCaps soft capsule range, and Banner Pharmacaps' EcoCaps, which are also made from seaweed.
http://www.carclo-ctp.co.uk/


31) Stanelco signs US manufacturing Agreement for FrogPack with Elwood Packaging Inc

Stanelco, the RF (radio frequency) applications group, is pleased to announce
that it has entered into an exclusive manufacturing agreement with Elwood
Packaging Inc. ('Elwood') covering the exclusive manufacture of Stanelco's
FrogPack packaging in the United States of America.

See RNS http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200509220700366005R.html

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2005--Stanelco PLC, (LSE:SEO), has signed an agreement with Chicago-based Elwood Packaging, Inc. to serve as the exclusive manufacturer throughout North America of Stanelco's FrogPack family of unique container products. Stanelco and Elwood are continuing discussions on the production of Stanelco's PetalPack floral container products.

Elwood, which operates distribution centers throughout the United States and Canada, will produce the packaging in corrugated cardboard or paperboard configurations.

"With Elwood, we found a manufacturer that understands the importance of our FrogPack products protecting clients' goods," said Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, Director and CEO of North American Operations, Stanelco. "Our FrogPack and PetalPack products come in a range of unique shapes and sizes. Elwood offers the ability to produce our products in a variety of materials while still maintaining the packaging integrity, durability and protection essential to our customers."

"We will begin almost immediately producing Stanelco's FrogPack family of products," said Dennis Splitgerber, sales manager, Elwood Packaging, Inc. "Combined with Stanelco's solid product line, we will produce the ultimate protection in packaging products."

FrogPack is a rugged, high-impact resistant packaging application. Designed to withstand substantial punishment, FrogPack provides retailers with a way to face the challenge of minimizing breakage to goods while packaging, shipping and transporting highly fragile merchandise. FrogPack's most distinguishing characteristic is its ability to minimize and virtually eliminate damage to fragile goods being shipped to wholesalers and retailers or directly to consumers.


About Elwood Packaging, Inc.
Since 1947, Elwood Packaging has employed ways to create the packaging solutions to help clients drive their business forward. From an experienced, knowledgeable staff of sales engineers and structural/graphic designers located in Chicago, to distributors across the country, Elwood works with individual clients to achieve practical, affordable and unique packaging solutions. http://www.elwoodbox.com



32) Stanelco Debuts PulsLine Solution for Tamper-Evident, Anti-Counterfeit Security Labeling

September 27, 2005 12:01 AM US Eastern Timezone

Stanelco Debuts PulsLine(R) Solution for Tamper-Evident, Anti-Counterfeit Security Labeling

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO) introduces PulsLine(R), the latest intelligent, anti-counterfeit label on the market. Designed to protect against fraud and product tampering, PulsLine is currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, and is used to safeguard products in the food, information technology, airline, pharmaceutical and automotive industries as well as many others.

When applied to form a seal, PulsLine provides evidence of tampering which can be detected both visually and electronically, vastly increasing the safety and integrity of a secured product.

Following ten years of research and development by the experts at Aquasol, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stanelco, PulsLine is the first labeling system of its kind to use a unique patented multi-layer laminate construction. The applications are almost endless and offer protection and security in all retail environments.

Utilizing a security thread derived from the bank note industry, PulsLine identifies products as genuine. For enhanced security, PulsLine is designed to incorporate un-copyable bio-codes, DNA, radio frequency identification tags and holograms. Additionally, the thread can be micro-printed with a company name or logo, which can be revealed by removal of a unique tab pull. Additionally, the security thread has a tactile feel so those who are visually impaired can verify the authenticity of their purchased products.

"It took several years of research and testing, but now we are ready to launch PulsLine," said David Edwards, product development director, Aquasol. "The development of the PulsLine took years because the adhesive had to be strong. Now PulsLine is the latest anti-counterfeit, anti-tampering security label available."

In the past, counterfeiters have cut under product security seals in a manner not visually apparent, tampered with the products, then resealed them with the intent of returning the product to a retailer. With PulsLine, a retailer can scan the seal and it will stop where the knife cut the seal, exposing the fraud.

Designed to carry advanced anti-counterfeiting features, PulsLine can be continually updated to ensure that companies stay at least one step ahead of counterfeiters.
PDF File Of Interest
http://www.piranet.com/admin/_private/TechnicalArticles/00063.pdf

About Aquasol Limited

Aquasol is an intellectual or knowledge-based company. Innovation and the creation of intellectual property (IP) are the driving forces behind the success of the company. We offer integrated consulting, R&D, and pre-production sample making services in the packaging field. The company has a proven track record of successful development projects in the packaging field for blue chip companies, particularly in the field of water-soluble packaging and materials, including polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and thermoplastically processable starch. In order to remain an independent R&D provider, Aquasol has declined to enter into the manufacturing, marketing or distribution sectors. As a result, our clients can be assured of an independent opinion at all times.


33)Clean and Green - a Better Cigarette Filter is Near; Starch Based Filter from Stanelco Reduces Cancer Risk and Environmental Impact

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34) Starpol 2000 has been fully approved for use in food contact applications for all food categories throughout the European Union following analysis and testing carried out by PIRA International (PackagingInternational Research Association).

RNS
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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2005
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35)Stanelco to Unveil New Starpol 2000 Products at 2005 Sustainable Packaging Forum; Biodegradable Products on Display in Forum Exhibition Hall

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36)Teather & Greenwood Buy note

The Teather & Greenwood Buy note is available on the SEO Web Site and all other brokers recommendations are there to download
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37) France votes for ban on non-biodegradable bags

By Fiona Harvey in London
Published: October 14 2005 03:00 | Last updated: October 14 2005 03:00

Plastic bags could soon be passin France, following a vote by the national assembly to ban the use of non-biodegradable plastics in bags and packaging by 2010.

The bags have already become a rarer sight in the country, as a government initiative to reduce their use prompted a 20 per cent reduction in the number distributed in 2004.

France is following the example set by countries such as Ireland, which imposed a 15 cent (10p) levy on the bags in 2002, as well as South Africa, Rwanda and some Indian states, which have banned certain forms of bags.

In all these places, the number of bags used and found as litter dropped markedly.

Though plastic bags are routinely given out by supermarkets and shops, they do not naturally break down in the environment and can stay intact in landfill for an estimated 400 years. They also pose a threat to marine life and birds, which may choke on the bags or become trapped or entangled in them.

In the UK alone, shoppers use about 8bn plastic bags a year, the vast majority of which end up in landfill.

Forms of plastic bag that do break down in the environment have been available for years, but are not widely used because they are more expensive than conventional bags. However, the rising price of oil has made most forms of plastic dearer.

Howard White, managing director of Stanelco, which makes a biodegradable form of bag, said: "This is a way of being responsible to the environment while also saving millions of barrels of oil, and now is the time for action. Only legislation can make this happen."

In France, the ban has an extra dimension. The national assembly voted through the ban earlier this week as part of a series of measures on agriculture.

One green alternative to plastic made from petrochemicals is to make the bags from starch, which French legislators believe could provide a boost to the farming sector.

More countries may institute controls on plastic bags in the near future. In Germany, some legislators have been considering such a move, while a levy on the bags has been mooted by the Scottish National Executive

SEO Statement Regarding French Government Decision to Eliminate All Non-Biodegradable
Plastic Bags by January 2010

Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO), the RF (radio frequency)
applications group, and SP Metal, the leading European manufacturer of
household packaging products, who are joint owners of Biotec Holdings
GmbH and subsidiaries ("Biotec"), welcome the French Government's
decision to eliminate all non-biodegradable plastic bags by January
2010.
Biotec has the capabilities to pioneer, innovate and commercialize
biodegradable plastic bags. With the support of its owners Stanelco
and SP Metal, Biotec is well placed to benefit from the policy and
will be able to gear up manufacturing and have the capability to meet
the demands of the French market by 2010, which will be in excess of
one million tons.
Biotec is one of the world's leading exponents of starch
technology for packaging materials. Biotec's film is suited for
applications where it replaces conventional plastics. The natural
starch used is one of the lowest cost biodegradable, compostable,
replenishable materials.
Howard White, Managing Director of Stanelco said: "We are
extremely pleased the French government has the courage to make this
groundbreaking decision. Until now there has been too much lip service
and political soundbites paid to discussing legislation supporting
environmentally responsible practices - and nothing meaningful has
been implemented."
"This is a way of being responsible to the environment while also
saving millions of barrels of oil, and now is the time for action.
Only legislation can make this happen."
"We have the capability and technology - all we require is the
incentive to implement it. We are very excited at the prospect of
developing and providing products to what will be a huge market."



38) Questions to SEO 27/10/2005
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39) Stanelco presentation in Philadelphia.
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40) Stanelco PLC Appoints Rothschild for Sale of Stanelco's Filter Technology

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2005--Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO) and SP Metal are pleased to announce the appointment of Rothschild to conduct the sale of the biodegradable starch-based cigarette filter technology acquired through their joint venture Biotec Holdings GmbH ("Biotec").

This follows an announcement made by the Company on 3rd October 2005 regarding the planned disposal of two non-core Biotec patents for biodegradable starch-based cigarette filters. The technology covered by these patents is not considered to be core to Stanelco's business.

Howard White, Managing Director of Stanelco, commented, "We are delighted to have appointed Rothschild for the sales process. While we acknowledge that this is likely to be an extended process, we believe that ultimately the associated patents will yield substantial value to our shareholders.

"We are delighted that Rothschild are involved in this project. In light of the recent announcement by BAT in regards to having created a "safer cigarette," Stanelco is in the perfect position with our biodegradable materials to lead the charge into the future of the industry. Our range of materials is ecologically friendly and less expensive than the material being utilized now."

"Our product has all the advantages the cigarette industry is looking for including being ecologically friendly and less expensive than currently used celluloid filters," said Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, director and CEO of North American Operations, Stanelco, Inc. "Stanelco endeavors to use our technology to benefit consumers and corporations looking for ecologically friendly solutions."


42) Appointment of new Chief Executive and Executive Vice-Chairman 28/11/2005

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42) Stanelco is pleased to announce that it has entered into a landmark cooperation deal with Perseco

For the two companies to participate in a
joint effort to explore Stanelco's technologies, with a view toward developing
materials and products that are focused on fulfilling Perseco's growing
requirements for environmentally friendly, cost effective, innovative packaging
solutions.

European Pastics News
Stanelco wins key deal with Perseco

By John Whitehead 14/12/2005

Environmentally friendly packaging will be supplied to Perseco.

14 December 2005 Biodegradable packaging and food tray lidding specialist Stanelco is linking up with McDonalds supplier Perseco in a partnership aimed at meeting the packaging supply chain majors need for environmentally friendly packaging.
A subsidiary of Havi Global Solutions, Perseco specialises in logistics, supply and promotion for the food service and drinks industries. A long time supplier to McDonalds, the firm added Coca Cola to its client list in the mid-1990s.
Stanelco group managing director Howard White said: We are delighted that Perseco has acknowledged that Stanelco has some of the most advanced packaging technology in the world. This includes both our range of biodegradable food packaging materials from Biotec as well as the technologies within the companys other subsidiaries.

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43) Pre Close Update 16/12/2005
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44) Stanelco awarded funding assistance for new Research and Development facility in Wales
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45) Arrow Coated enters into agreement with Stanelco Group

Source: IRIS (10 January 2006)

Arrow Coated (Q, N,C,F)* Products Ltd has entered into reciprocal commercial and technology agreements with Stanelco, a public listed company on London Stock Exchange (LSE). This collaboration opens exciting opportunities for both Groups through increased penetration of the market for water- soluble films as well as better exploitation of the patent portfolio held by both groups. The agreements, reached after several months of negotiation, will enable relationships between the two groups to be further developed.

As a result of these agreements Stanelco plc Group, a world leader in RF welding technology and packaging innovation, together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, Aquasol and Adept Polymers, has expanded its marketing reach and its product range.

The company, one of the world`s largest producers of cast water- soluble films, has expanded its range of films and its technology base.

Arrow UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Coated, India, will be working with Adept Polymers to market Adept`s extruded water soluble films in certain designated countries of Europe.

This development builds upon the strengths of both groups. Stanelco plc group will be able to focus on marketing its core RF welding, biopolymer and packaging innovation businesses while Arrow can leverage its marketing skills and distribution system in both Europe and Asia.

Shares of Arrow Coated were last traded on BSE at Rs 88.25, up by 5 per cent.


46) STANELCO AND BIOPROGRESS SETTLE PATENT DISPUTE 9th January 2006

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47) Stanelco and IsraCaps agree new licence terms

Stanelco and IsraCaps agree new licence terms
Stanelco plc, the radio frequency applications group is pleased to announce that
it has re-negotiated its licence terms with IsraCaps Ltd, a company registered
in Israel, so that the license becomes non-exclusive with respect to capsules
made using radio frequency techniques. In consideration Stanelco Plc will issue
1,355,932 shares representing 0.145% of the share capital of Stanelco.

48) Stanelco says Bioprogress sold 7.2 mln shares in co
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49) Stanelco Gets Full US FDA approval For Starpol 2000 Biodegradable Packaging Material
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50) Stanelco Announces Cooperation With Wal-Mart RNS

Stanelco is proud to announce its involvement in Wal-Mart's Packaging
Sustainable Value Network and the identification of specific areas for
co-operation.
SEE RNS
http://production.investis.com/seo/regnews/rnsitem?id=1140764545nRNSX8789Y


51) Stanelco FY Results 28/02/2006

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

The Board's strategy over the last year has been to continue the transformation of the Group from a manufacturer and supplier of capital goods into an
intellectual property business. This allows the Company to exploit the Group's core technologies in Radio Frequency Technology, RF Applications and
Biodegradable starch film material directed at the international packaging industry.


MANAGING DIRECTORS STATEMENT

The Group has been in a transitional phase, which is now coming to an end. There have been significant strides forward in this time with regard to GREENSEAL and our biodegradable product offerings, which are new, groundbreaking, innovative and exciting. The opportunities for commercialisation are substantial and as a result we have attracted the attention of some of the largest companies in the world. We believe 2006 will be the year that we commence full commercialisation of these technologies. In order to satisfy likely market demand for our biodegradable materials it will be necessary to build a number of manufacturing plants referred to as micro manufacturing facilities

I would like to give some indication of our potential market, especially in the US. We are evaluating one tray, for one customer that has a current usage of 1.5 billion units per annum. Each tray weighs approx 50 grams and therefore consumes around 75,000 tonnes of (non-environmentally friendly) plastic a year. It would require between 500 and 600 tray lidders to seal just these trays. We are able to offer a complete solution through the supply chain.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S STATEMENT OUTLOOK

In light of the progress on all fronts but in particular in relation to the commercialisation of GREENSEAL, Starpol and Biotec products we continue to view
the forthcoming year with optimism. We now have several major technologies and products, which are starting to reach their target markets.

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52) Stanelco to Offer Limited Number of Micro-Manufacturing (BUSINESS WIRE)

Stanelco to Offer Limited Number of Micro-Manufacturing Licenses in U.S. to Satisfy Surging Biodegradable Materials Demand in Restaurant, Retailing Business Categories
Friday March 3, 10:07 am ET 3/03/2006

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2006--In response to burgeoning U.S. demand for biodegradable materials in the quick service restaurant and mass-retailer packaging industries, Stanelco PLC (LSE:SEO - News) has confirmed the company will be offering a limited number of manufacturing licenses to U.S. companies to keep up with biodegradable packaging growth. The licenses, described as micro-manufacturing licenses, will be for the manufacture of a minimum of 20,000 tons of biodegradable resin utilizing Stanelco's STARPOL(TM) range of biodegradables.
Volume manufacturers of materials used in the U.S. quick service restaurant, supermarket and consumer mass-retailing industries are expected to be the earliest licensees for Stanelco's micro-manufacturing partnerships.

Stanelco has decided to take this step of offering vertical integration to a limited number of manufacturers who share with them environmental sustainable and competitive mindsets.

The decision to limit the number of licenses is in order that the roll out of these groundbreaking technologies can be carefully managed and to ensure that our partners have a secure supply of material that will enable them to offer continuous supply in turn to their customers. Based on feedback to date there is no shortage of interest in this venture. Accordingly, in order to accelerate the availability of our materials in the U.S., preference will be given to those companies able to move to agreement and bring product to market in the soonest time frame.


53) STARPOL 3000 Moves towards Full Commercialization 25/04/2006

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54) AGM Statement 2/05/2006

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55) WRAP 100 receives US FDA approval 25th May 2006
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56) Soluble capsules From carclo's results 12/06/2006.

Soluble capsules

Our joint project with Stanelco to develop injection moulded capsules for
controlled release drug delivery has also made good progress. We now have a
committed launch customer and, on completion of the regulatory approvals early next year, the capsules will be commercially launched in the veterinary market.
We continue to seek a partner for the human application of this technology.
These products can be viewed on the Carclo web site
www.carclo-plc.com
Through this project we have learned a great deal about how to overcome the moulding issues with soluble polymers and in particular with Stanelco's Starpol 10/50. We are confident that more product applications will develop around these new thermoplastic materials.

57) Interim Results for the six months ending 30 April 2006

Highlights

Turnover of 2,600,000 (2005: 629,000)

Loss before taxation of 2,100,000 (2005: 960,000)

Starpol 2000 selling successfully into US marketplace and Starpol 3000
awaiting food contact approvals

Selection by Wal Mart into their Sustainable Value Network

Continued progress towards commercialisation of GREENSEAL technology with
successful trials completed with 3 major food packers

Board strengthened with appointment of Clive Warner as Finance Director

Successful Placing of Ordinary Shares raising a total of 3.7 million (net
of expenses) successfully completed with UK institutions
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200607140700201963G.html


58) Proposed Placing & Open Offer 09 October 2006
http://www.moneyam.com/InvestorsRoom/posts.php?tid=10603#lastread


59) The Blackadder Script.
I think we all agree that Alan can cheer us up on a bad day.

hewittalan6 - 11 Oct 2006 20:23 - 21300 of 21329

Where do we start, driver???
SEO are raising brass. For every 5 you own you can buy 3 at 0.8p. Get your order in for your 6 now. Age of reason might be buying some..........amd they might not. Howard White is a shady character who made money buying cheap businesses and making 'em expensive. Maestro has run out of superlatives and is now doing a passable impression of PM1 on the sp side. Someone has bought 3% of SEOs shares and they are (by concensus) Franco-Spanish, with a touch more French than Spanish, so I'll go with Andorran. It might be SPhere or not, but this is a circular argument. We've been discussing averages, but my batting average is lower than anybodys SEO average. Asda are careless with e-mails and nobody knows who qualifies for what and when. The current directors are getting rewards based on performance starting with an extra 10 minutes playtime if they can find there way to the toilet without help or ending up in the stationary cupboard.
Current forecasts for the post offer SP range between bankrupt and 25, with an outside chance of 0.3 Euros if those damn froggies get in on the act. The EGM contains a re-enactment of the battle of Waterloo, courtesy of The Sealed Knot, if The Times are to be believed.
Just another simple day as an SEO shareholder, mate.
Oh. And I'm bored.
Alan


60) And OPEN OFFER RESULT 2 November 2006
http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200611021803464953L.html

And then the Bomb shell Trading Statement see below, Greenseal made up the M/Cap and the share price, the sp plummeted down to .0020p until the statement at the top of this research page may be SEO will turn this company around and all will be forgiven by it's investors.


29th May 2007


Stanelco plc('Stanelco' or 'the Company')

Trading Statement

The Greenseal trials have now been concluded. Unfortunately, the Board's assessment of the result of these trials is that they are unlikely to lead to any commercial sales for this particular application. Underlying trading at the RF division remains steady.




61) Links

http://www.stanelco.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.stanelcoinc.com/

http://www.aquasol-ltd.com/index.htm

http://www.carclo-ctp.co.uk/

http://www.biotec.de/engl/index_engl.htm

http://www.advanced-energy.com/

http://www.premiertechnology.cc/

http://www.youngsbluecrest.com/

http://www.hitchenfoods.co.uk/frameset.html

http://www.spmetal.com/old/Va/Profil_va.html

http://www.gmondini.com/htm_uk/company.asp

NatureWorks LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill Inc.
http://www.cargill.com/

http://www.natureworksllc.com/corporate/nw_pack_home.asp

http://www.carclo-ctp.co.uk/

http://www.elwoodbox.com/

Robins Packaging Consultants Ltd
http://www.trpacksolutions.com/

http://www.perseco.com/website/SilverStream/Pages/WorldMap.html

Perseco, a subsidiary of HAVI Global Solutions
http://www.havigroup.com/

Arrow Coated Products Limited
http://www.arrowcoated.co.uk/


And then the Bomb shell Trading Statement see below, Greenseal made up the M/Cap and the share price, the sp plummeted down to .0020p until the statement at the top of this research page may be SEO will turn this company around and all will be forgiven by it's investors.


29th May 2007


Stanelco plc('Stanelco' or 'the Company')

Trading Statement

The Greenseal trials have now been concluded. Unfortunately, the Board's assessment of the result of these trials is that they are unlikely to lead to any commercial sales for this particular application. Underlying trading at the RF division remains steady.


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First time I've been over here. Superb. Well done Driver. Your site answered my question "what happened whilst I was on holiday?". The sp already told me "not much", but with SEO the sp might have fluctuated between 15 and 35!
Thanks again.

Morning all.

Thought that you might be interested to know that a large supermarket is starting NEXT WEEK to use Biotec's biodegrable trays for some of its fruit packaging with a view to expanding it out to all fresh products - including all types of meat and dairy.

They are also running tests right now on RF sealing of their fresh produce packaging and I assume that if they are successful - and there is no reason to doubt that they will be after ASDA's trials - then they will announce a contract with SEO as soon as the exclusive period is over in April next year.

How do I know? I teach yoga to two people who work in the head office of this supermarket chain in fresh produce managing departments.

The use of the biodegradable trays is starting next week so it will be in the public demain. So check it out and see if you can spot the change.

THIS IS NOT A RAMP BUT THE GOSPEL TRUTH

The oily one

OOK - what has spooked the market - 18p sells going thru ???

Baza

shaking the tree boys and girls. spooking a few punters.

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