for more information about stanelco click on the links.

driver's research page link
http://www.moneyam.com/InvestorsRoom/posts.php?tid=7681#lastread
website link
http://www.stanelco.co.uk/index.htm

September 07, 2005 10:19 AM US Eastern Timezone

Stanelco Debuts Impact-Resistant Petal Pack; 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

Editor's note: 300 dpi jpg images available on request

About Stanelco

Stanelco PLC, (LSE:SEO) 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.

Contacts


Stanelco, Inc., Orlando
Stephanie Morgan-Fisher, 407-838-1754
smorgan-fisher@stanelcoinc.com
or
YPB&R Public Relations
Rod Caborn, 407-838-1799
rod_caborn@ypbr.com

Thanks for that Oblomov.

I wonder if that would allow the likes of Interflora to send flowers by ordinary post rather than having their local branch deliver? It would surely be more cost effective that way? A good sized market out there for this product I think.

Dormar

ps. Thanks Andysmith

good find, oblomov. the basic design of frogpack shows it can be adapted for further uses. maybe wine or art next? dormar, no need to apologie. seq used to live here... we've all had far worse thrown at us!!! it is obvious yourself and shamona know much about the detail of the cc but even seo have intimated at the last egm that it is nothing more than an irritant. it isn't as important as it once was, seo have moved on and so should we. personally , i do agree with you that the damages bprg can claim are going to be negligable, as seo have not profited and seo in fact doing bprg a massive favour by making the damn thing work, something bprg falied to do. an out of court settlement would have been the ideal solution then both companies could have actually made some profit from the technology over the last 18 months, instead of making briefs richer.
the petal pack post also reminds us that even though nothing much appeared to be happeneing on the surface, seo and its companies are busy developing their technologies. i think sharesure said as much after attending the egm. full of surprises , these lads!!!!

I wonder if they do a special frogpack I can send my mum sonme homemade marmalade in - they could call it Jam-Packed, just like old ShammyOnion's fertiliser bags, except for slightly more fragrant contents.

Good post Oblomov.

sd

sd, frogpack, petalpack, starpol2000, greenseal..... i think seo could do with someone like you in their "think-of-a-name" department. not right imaginative , are they?

Ramrod backwards.

The appeals are in, no further submissions are possible. January is when the Judge will review, we will all probably know the outcome within 4 weeks following that. Your research is helpful and at least you provide opinion and fact underpinned by evidenced links.

Until then, let us focus on the exciting commercialisation of the stable packed! with seo products.

Hi All,

We saw the PetalPack annonced already, in the Biotec information, and I sent that info to several International Florists at the time :)

Holland would be a good place to get a deal, millions of tulips EVERY YEAR :)

Cheers,
PM

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Exporting cut flowers
21 October 2002

The global flower trade
Australia is now an integral part of the expanding world flower trade, which, in 2000, was worth an estimated US$7 billion. Over 65 countries are involved in the international trade in cut flowers and foliages. The main countries exporting fresh flowers are:

The Netherlands
Colombia
Israel
Ecuador
Spain
Italy.

http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/ornamentals/export-flowers.htm

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3. Developments in world demand
3.0 Introduction
Cultivation of cut flowers and potted plants is widely spread throughout the world. It is included in the statistics of 145 countries. In addition, cut flowers are extensively grown in many countries on small outdoor plots. Cut flower acreage and production value in the wormall outdoor plots. Cut flower acreage and production value in the world are increasing. Based on the seventeen most important production countries, it is currently estimated at about 60,000 hectares.

3.1 World demand for cut flowers
World consumption of cut flowers and plants can only be given in approximate figures. World cut-flower markets are growing at a current rate of 6-9% per year. The total consumption in 1985 was about 12.5 billion dollars. In 1990, the consumption rose to about 25 billion dollars. Due the change in the exchange rate between the dollar and the guilder, this growth is spectacular. In the nineties, the growth continues. In 1995, the total world market was about 31 billion dollars. Taking developments in production, imports and economic variables into account, consumption of cut flowers is to be expected to rise to 35 billion dollars. In international terms, the consumption of cut flowers is concentrated in three regions: Western Europe, North America and Japan. The highest growth is expected in Japan and the USA. The West European market is becoming saturated. As a result, its cut flower consumption share is declining. New markets are emerging in the Eastern European countries. In one segment of the market, cut flowers are becoming part of the consumption patterns of people with high incomes. In Japan, domestic consumption of cut flowers will become more regular then in the past. In the past, consumption egular then in the past. In the past, consumption was mainly based on special occasions and institutional consumption (hotels, parties, etc.). This pattern is changing to a more Western style. Consumption is rising not only in Japan. In other Asian countries with rising expendable incomes and a flower-minded culture, consumption will go up. If economic development keeps accelerating in Latin America, a strong demand increase is also to be expected here. Growth in cut-flower consumption is greatly dependent on the economic development of the different parts of world and of course on flower-minded culture.

3.2 World demand for potted plants
Worldwide consumption of potted plants is increasing rapidly. The total consumption in 1990 was about 14.2 billion dollars, some 21% higher than in 1985. In 1995, this market already increased to about 19 billion dollars. Also in this market, consumption will rise to about 20-23 billion dollars in 2000. Further growth is expected due to the growing expendable income in a lot of regions in the world. The US, with about one third of the consumption, has the largest share of the total world consumption, followed by Germany (about 20%), Italy and France.


3.3 World export/import of ornamental plants
The value of world import/export is increasing every year. In 1996, the total value was already 2.5 billion dollars. In 1996, the total value was already 7.5 billion dollars (see figure 3.1). Although the growth is in nominal value, the figures show a rapid increase in the flows of horticultural products. The biggest import markets are Germany, USA, France and the United Kingdom. The world's largest exporter of horticultural products is by far the Netherlands (see figure 3.2), which is responsible for about 60% of international export.

The international trade in cut flowers and potted plants is growing every year. From the total production of cut flowers and potted plants, only a small part is exported to the international market. About 75% of the international trade comes from within Europe. Germany alone accounts for 30% of the world imports of cut flowers. Besides Germany, the United States, France and the United Kingdom are big importers. The Netherlands is also a big importer but it re-exports most of its imports, primarily to Europe.

The total value of the world export of cut flowers rose from 1.25 billion dollars in 1982 to 3.6 billion dollars in 1995 (see figure 3.3). The Netherlands, Columbia, Israel, Kenya and Ecuador are the biggest exporting countries in the world. The position of the Netherlands in very dominant in the total export (about 65%, see figure 3.4). When you consider the export from the Netherlands to other European countries (1.8 billion dollars from the total export value of 2.1 billion dollars) as inter export value of 2.1 billion dollars) as interregional trade, the conclusion is that the international trade is very limited in relation to total world wide consumption. It is to be expected that the north-south axis will be important to the export market. Africa will increasingly export to Europe, and South America to the USA and Canada. Within Asia, there will be a growing interregional trade with upcoming countries like Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. Australia and New Zealand have possibilities on the niche market in Asia with high-quality products.


The total export of potted plants is smaller, amounting to about 1.75 billion dollars in 1995. Because of the high transport costs per unit, the export of this type of product is usually to neighbouring countries. The main exporters are the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium.

http://www.agrsci.unibo.it/wchr/wc1/degroot.html

GOTYA: Don't forget that all the analysts that recommend SEO assume (worst case) that SEO have to pay up. If they don't have to pay up, well, even better!

bosley, thanks.

Wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment over the cc.

I think we're in for a good christmas run-up. More Greenseal orders ( with the pace of orders gaining momentum in the new year ), starpol production facility announcements ( pure speculation on my part, but if they are aiming for even 5% of the potential market, they will need a production capacity far greater than 24,000 tonnes! ), toggether with frogpack and/or other-pack announcements.

It's going to be an exciting time.

Regards to all

Interesting. However consider that a pitza comes in a flat box because you don't move that many in a single delivery. Same with flowers, the delivery van from the local flower shop is usually half empty.

Large shipments of flowers are not likely to packed in bouquets, so where's the beef Paul?

The only application I can see is for sending flowers by mail or FedEx, but who the heck would do that if the local flower shop can deliver?

I like SEO, but let's take it easy....

ISHS Acta Horticulturae 682: V International Postharvest Symposium
NEW STRATEGIES IN TRANSPORTATION FOR FLORICULTURAL CROPS
Authors: M.S. Reid, C.Z. Jiang
Abstract:
In the past century, the centers of production and consumption of ornamentals increasingly have become widely separated. A cut flower bouquet purchased today in a Verona florist could easily combine Italian foliage with flowers grown in Kenya, Colombia, Holland and Thailand. The extended transportation infrastructure and delays between harvest and consumption implicit in this separation can easily result in significant reduction in quality and vase life. Geography plays an important role in selection of transportation mode, and most long distance flowers still are transported by air. Air transport typically results in quality loss due to poor temperature control, accelerated water loss, and airport delays and interventions. The high Q10 for respiration in cut flowers (as much as 7!) implies a substantial premium for careful temperature control during transportation. Innovative systems for temperature control could be important tools for maintaining freshness during air transport. The primacy of postharvest temperature control has driven the continued search for ways to use surface transportation - sea containers and trucks are an important tool in this effort. The lack of response of cut flowers to controlled atmospheres (apart from ethylene-sensitive flowers) has frustrated this effort, but careful temperature control and monitoring of container temperatures and the use of faster ships has resulted in successful out-turn of flowers transported from Central America to North America. Temperature control also frustrates efforts to direct-market flowers using the Internet. Innovative packaging concepts will be essential to success in this field.

http://www.actahort.org/members/showpdf?booknrarnr=682_222

Horticulture

The horticulture industry is a significant sector in Dutch agriculture. According to the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, exports from the horticulture sector in 2002 amounted to 6.7 billion euros (Dh30.23 billion). Within the horticulture sector, producers of ornamental flowers and plants make up the largest group.

Dutch producers account for 70 per cent of the total EU export of ornamentals and 93 per cent of the total export of flower bulbs. The largest bulb buyers are the United States, Germany and Japan. Germany, the United Kingdom and France are the largest buyers of Dutch flowers and plants. Glasshouse horticulture is the most important horticulture sector in the Netherlands. Between 75 and 80 per cent of Dutch glasshouse products are exported.

http://www.gulfnews.com/Articles/SupplementsNF.asp?ArticleID=171040

Niels Hi,

Stanelco are aiming for companies like Interflora and Flying Flowers, where the Flowers are packed on the farm, and couriered to the home.

See how big the industry is, go buy some flowers tomorrow, see how expensive they are, it's a huge market, and if Stanelco's packaging can help with inter- country deliveries, such as within Europe, all the better.

Cheers,
PM

http://www.interflora.co.uk/page.xml?page_name=about

Interflora
Interflora is the worlds largest and most popular flower delivery network. Interflora has become synonymous with a concept that once would have been impossible to believe - that thoughts and emotions can be transmitted through flowers and within the day, personally delivered with style across the world.

Worldwide
With worldwide reach and visibility, the Roman God, Mercury is now one of the most recognized brandmarks in the world and a shared symbol of quality and service. Our network stretches to over 58,000 florists worldwide delivering flowers to over 140 countries each maintaining the stringent standards that Interflora demands, so you can depend on us to express your thoughts through the most beautiful flowers and gifts in the world.

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UK's favourite postal flower company Flying Flowers started in Jersey in 1981 and grew out of a service offered to holiday-makers who wanted to send a low-cost, high quality gift to friends and relatives at home. What better than the flowers for which the 'Floral Isle' was justly famous?

Carefully packed
All postal bouquets are despatched from our home at The Jersey Flower Centre, where our trained staff send out hundreds of thousands of bouquets every year.
The flowers are carefully placed in a protective sleeve and despatch box, together with flower food and care instructions. The protective packaging is then covered with decorative gift wrap, the address and message card is applied and the bouquet is ready to leave the Flower Centre.

http://www.flyingflowers.com/ffechannel/static/Customer_Services/TRADER_ff/index.cfm?fuseaction=about

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050907/75668.html?.v=1

sorry about that lads, just taking a few lessons on posting links, how do you get the hyperlink?

MP Hi,

Click on the chain-link, above the the text box where you write your post, then ctrl-v and press enter twice :)

Cheers,
PM

Thanks PM.

Anyone tried these lately ????

http://www.petalpack.com/

http://www.greensealtechnologies.com/


Cheers,
PM

Hi All,

As for those who have an interest in the landfill situation in the UK, my parents are doing building work on their house, and are using skip bins to get rid of waste .... they used to pay 40 for a 10 ton skip, now it's 120 .... because the government are charging 8 per ton for the landfill ....

Cheers,
PM