What a fall! Previously well above 50p on the hope that their screens would revolutionise advertising....but whilst it looks a good product it requires careful manufacture and the investment has dropped away, it seems ( DYOR!).
However, it's surprising there is no-one interested (here), since Displays (if they become popular) will result in large sales - however, there is an alternative (leaving aside LED which is a bit grainy - although that could change if an led assembly was made to address the "large-screen" market). I don't know the name sadly, but it is being made in the US by someone like Ricoh - not an enormous player, but large enough...sorry don't know what their technology is either......(oops).
My fear with SCT is that the punters have got themselves excited too soon....if fresh funding is needed it will have to be at a discount to the recent 35p-ish....so I guess they'll go about 25p.....and consequently (uunless Directors chip-in) the Market price will follow for a while.
The funding is needed to make a faster manufacturing machine....the technology appears to be OK and they have some displays out on trial....can't say I was over-impressed, but maybe at 25p, it might be a buying opportunity. At recent c.70p I was wary and whilst it is nice to support technology, it can hurt and this has been demonstrated although somewhat unexpected even by a cynic like me!
. If there is a snag it's two: this new technology could eclipse SCT on size -- - since SCT is fixed as a multiple of 15" "laptop" screens, this is a worry as consumers demand larger screens and once the market moves-on SCT could find sourcing expensive...although now that is a distant issue only. Being fixed as a multiple of 15" is fine.....but if the "new tech" screen was just 10% bigger it would beat SCT into a cocked-hat for "attention" and SCT still has a feint "tiling" effect to master. (DYOR, it may be 16").
I don't hold for the reasons stated, but I might at the right price...it's easy to pay too much...I usually do!

hangon a minute, if you are going to post something on SCT, at least get the facts right. You quote "The funding is needed to make a faster manufacturing machine". Wrong, the first machine is built and around 75 per-cent has been paid for. The funding issue is down to a sale and lease back which give the balance sheet more comfort prior to moving into a cash positive position."My fear with SCT is that the punters have got themselves excited too soon....if fresh funding is needed it will have to be at a discount to the recent 35p-ish....so I guess they'll go about 25p.....and consequently (uunless Directors chip-in) the Market price will follow for a while". Having spoken to Tom Jarman recently, i doubt very much that there will be any placing."If there is a snag it's two: this new technology could eclipse SCT on size -- - since SCT is fixed as a multiple of 15" "laptop" screens, this is a worry as consumers demand larger screens and once the market moves-on SCT could find sourcing expensive...although now that is a distant issue only. Being fixed as a multiple of 15" is fine.....but if the "new tech" screen was just 10% bigger it would beat SCT into a cocked-hat for "attention" and SCT still has a feint "tiling" effect to master. (DYOR, it may be 16")". You clearly do not have any idea about SCT's modular product, perhaps if you read up on this link you will be better informed
Take a look here:-
http://www.hantarex.it/pages/LCD_17_VideoWall_eng.jsp


It is also well worth reading this piece, giving a glimpse of the huge market open to SCT, of which they would only need a small slice



iSuppli: Signage and professional display shipments to rise six-fold by 2011


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Sanju Khatri, iSuppli [Wednesday 2 May 2007]

Although manufacturers of digital signage and professional displays are facing the challenge of tepid revenue growth for their products, fast-rising unit shipments are presenting significant opportunities for these companies, iSuppli believes.

The digital signage and professional displays market is set to grow to US$14.6 billion by 2011, managing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%, up from US$9.1 billion in 2006, according to iSuppli. However, it is the unit growth that is the impressive part of the market. Unit growth in the digital signage market will hit 22.7 million units by 2011, rising at a CAGR of 42.2% from 3.9 million units in 2006, a nearly six-fold increase.

The main reason for the weak revenue growth is the substantial price declines occurring in display technology enabled by improvements in manufacturing processes and the maturation of technology. This steep decline in prices is enabling the adoption of displays in signage applications. Price competition is less intense and margins are much healthier in the digital signage market than other display areas, so companies are anxious to enter the segment.

Users of signage and professional displays such as retail and department stores, fast-food restaurants, museums, hotels, auditoriums, trade shows and retail banks are expected to provide more opportunities for display manufacturers to sell products for higher margins in less-crowded markets.

Loving the great indoors

The biggest application for the signage market and professional displays continues to be the indoor venues segment, which amounted to US$704 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The indoor venues segment is forecasted to reach US$7.2 billion in 2011, representing nearly half of the total revenue for the global signage market by that year. This segment also is benefiting from the upside cycle of the hospitality industry after many years of downturn.

Profiting from healthier revenues such as luxury and super-upscale hotels and franchises has mostly shifted from traditional CRTs to sophisticated flat-panel displays (FPDs) for guest rooms. Other hotels also are following this trend of adopting to FPD offerings. The shift from CRTs to flat-panel technologies has been further aided by the continuous decline in FPD prices.

Another major factor driving the hospitality industry is the need of hotel operators to differentiate their brands and to enhance customer satisfaction by providing new in-room entertainment services such as high-definition TV (HDTV) and video games. Because of this, the hospitality segment will continue to generate the largest sales volume in the indoor venues signage segment.

This growth in the hospitality segment is not limited to Western Europe the US; the Asia market also is expanding, driven by the robust economic environment that is promoting business travel. A steady rise in demand has been seen in hotel rooms in major metropolitan areas such as Shanghai, Beijing, Bangalore and Mumbai.

Going retail

The retail-signage market is fast approaching the point where people are taking notice. This market is expected to reach US$2.8 billion by 2011, up from US$1.4 billion in 2006, making it the second-largest signage market after the indoor venues segment.

The retail-signage market is being driven primarily by the demands of the retail marketplace that are changing due to factors including:

-Rapid product revisions

-Retail feature proliferation

-Lack of a knowledgeable sales staff

-The need to effectively communicate ads and sales to customers on retail floors

The advantage that digital signage presents to the retail environment includes interactive and dynamic solutions that address these challenges and provide the capability to communicate timely and relevant information regarding product features and benefits about brands and content to customers effectively.

Retailers also benefit from digital signage solutions because of their capability to display information on a greater range of products than a store would typically carry due to space constraints. This enables customers to review all product models and features even if they are not in stock.

Typically, the third and fourth quarters are the times when demand for digital signage peaks. However, because the retail signage market is in a nascent phase, it is expected to grow even during the off-season for retailers.

While LED video display will be the technology of choice for outdoor billboards and signs, direct-view PDP (plasma display panel), LCD and rear-projection videowalls will compete in the indoor retail signage space.

Despite the substantial initial cost to migrate to dynamic signage, the benefits to retail establishments are far greater.

Revenues and shipments for digital signage and professional displays market, 2006-2011 (US$m/ k units)

What can I say, Hastings....no other view here it seems - and you have done about as good a job as one could wish for - yet the sp continues to defy that certain something. - down nearly 1/3 from the sharp fall in March.07.

I sorry but their story/technology doesn't convince me; I've seen the screen at Virgin (nr Picadilly Cs. was it?) and was not impressed - agreed some of that was poor presentation by the instalation, but in the final analysis they probably did as much as they could manage. It's much better than a TV, but IMHO it's still not outdoor-viewing yet....and that's what they are claiming....perhaps they should not, for this puts their screen in competition with that well-know nuclear-event we call the sun.

Now, watch it fly!

25p today- we may be looking at further Placing, who knows? - Sad for those who thought this was a multi-bagger.
- I'm just not convinced this is "the way" display technology will go, ity's a good stop-gap but I wonder if the execs are really up to that task, perhaps seeing this as a long-term business?
Good luck, Hastings and others - - - -

Barely a Month later and it's 12p to sell; - this stock is likely to be Deeply-Discounted should they need cash, I wonder if that's the message?. Oh dear....and how many have they sold?
It really is sad to see a technology being mis-managed, but that's what it looks like....
-Hastings - anything to cheer the SCT-market?

5p today, this doen't look good....far worse than I could have imagined.

( Quote 10 Aug07): Oh dear....and how many have they sold? It really is sad to see a technology being mis-managed, but that's what itr looks like...

Really bad that we punters are so easily destroyed, by inept management.

3 * 107,296 shares buys at 2.33 pence today. Each time totalling 2500. One other buy for 106,382 shares at 2.35 pence also totalling 2500.

Someone could have had a buy order for 10,000 pounds worth of shares. Would be some coincidence if all four 2500 buys were just retail investors taking a punt with the same amount.

Level 2 closed positive at 2 v 1 with just LAND still on 2.50 pence on the offer. KBC are ready with 4.25 pence, WINS with 3.25 pence and SCAP with 3.00 pence on the offer. WINS and KBC were bidding for 100K + shares which is very encouraging.

After Close Tonight: BritishBulls

BUY-IF

2.3800
0.0000 0.00

Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 21.09.2007 (17) days ago, when the stock price was 8.5000. Since then SCT has fallen -72.00% .

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials&TYP=S

Major Shareholders:

12-01-2007 Thomas Swan 5,807,951 16.54%
01-12-2006 Herald Investment Trust 1,837,300 5.20%
01-12-2006 MTI Partners 17,554,484 50.00%
01-12-2006 Schroder Investment Management Limited 2,087,300 5.90%

35 million shares in issue of which 27.20 million shares are in the hands of major shareholders. I would expect the venture capitalist (MTI Partners) backing to continue having acquired their 50% holding at 40-60 pence prices. Also, Mr Swans's individual holding was also acquired at those prices.

October 2007
ITrans performs under the spotlight at NPL

One of the most compelling claims made by Screen Technology is that their unique ITrans display technology is fully viewable in bright sun or artificial light. This claim has now been verified to the demanding standards of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) after a number of tests were carried out on brightness and contrast levels.

An ITrans 62 screen underwent four days of vigorous testing by the highly regarded independent standards and test house in Teddington, Middlesex. The results concluded that even under the extreme test of 110,000 lux, equivalent to a bright day in the Sahara, the screen still gave excellent image colour, brightness and contrast and so remained fully viewable.

ITrans achieves this impressive performance through the combination of two key features high brightness and sunlight rejection technology.

Carefully designed backlights give 2000 cd/m of illumination, whilst the unique ITrans tile gives the display its unique sunlight rejection qualities. Each ITrans fibre throws the desired image light forward, however undesirable sunlight which hits the front face at an angle is steered away into contrast enhancing strips before it hits the underlying LCD panel. LCDs without an ITrans tile would suffer from surface reflections, significant loss of contrast (so called wash out) and in extreme cases the energy from the sunlight can cause the LCD panel to black out completely. Only with ITrans sunlight rejection technology can these problems be avoided.

http://www.screentechnology.com/NPL.php

September 2007
ITrans Display Technology Significantly Boosts Sales at Virgin Megastores

Digital displays incorporating a new way of delivering video called ITrans have been used by Virgin Megastores in London and Glasgow to boost sales of Avril Lavignes latest CD The Best Damn Thing.

Over a two week campaign in both London and Glasgow, sales comparisons were made between ITrans enabled stores and their non-screen counterparts.

The Megastores in Piccadilly Circus London and Glasgow Buchanan Street outperformed their closest Megastores without digital displays in Oxford Street and Argyll Street by 43% and 37%* respectively.

The ITrans project, which uses 62 ITrans digital displays, has been running in key Virgin Megastores in the UK since 2006, other sites include Birmingham Bull Ring and Manchester Arndale Centre.

The sunlight readable ITrans screens are particularly suited to retail locations because they can perform in bright shop windows which means that the image is always clear and viewable something which other display technologies struggle to offer.

Not only do the screens deliver pin sharp images with intense colour saturation, but they can also be seen in bright sunlight, close up and at an angle making them ideal for creating arresting window displays, particularly in high footfall retail environments.

Commenting, Tom Jarman, CEO of Screen Technology which developed ITrans said: ITrans displays open up a whole new opportunity for retail theatre by combining high quality images, impressive colour definition and true daylight viewing a combination other technologies simply cannot match.

These screens really do make shoppers stop in their tracks and, as the figures show, generate sales. The end result is a clear competitive advantage.

* Source: Virgin Megastore EPOS Data

http://www.screentechnology.com/VirginSales.php

September 2007
SCREEN TECHNOLOGY UNVEILS 200" ITRANS SUPER SCREEN

The latest development in the unique ITrans Modular technology is an impressive 200 diagonal screen.

Built using 24 ITrans Modules this screen shows the true flexibility of ITrans technology, not only when it comes to size but also in terms of brightness, resolution and close up viewing quality.

The 200 screen works like any other ITrans system it is viewable in sunlight, it has full video quality and can be used for a variety of applications this is the beauty of ITrans.

ITrans Modular technology works by using a 34 diagonal cube made from 4 ITrans tiles which can then be stacked together to make displays in a variety of sizes and shapes (vertical or horizontal). ITrans also offers in excess of ten times the resolution of the comparably priced 6mm LED alternative.

The Company takes great pride in what is a milestone for the displays industry, a breakthrough for size, brightness and resolution combination and needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.

CEO of Screen Technology, Tom Jarman, comments, We are thrilled to have created a genuine and compelling world first in large displays, which has made a real impact on the industry today.

Never before has a screen which is sunlight readable, viewable near or far and available in such large, or small, sizes been available. We see a huge market for this breakthrough technology, especially as all industries continue to demand more from digital signage.

The screen has been showcased to leading industry players in display hardware, advertising, key end users, analysts and investors, with a very positive response. The Company is currently signing up partners, at both OEM and distribution level and has further demonstrations and open days arranged.

To see ITrans Modular technology for yourself please contact the sales team at Screen Technology for a demonstration.

http://www.screentechnology.com/ITransSuperScreen.php

Level 2 is positive at 2 v 1 with just LAND still on the 2.50 pence offer. All trades delayed in reporting by 2 hours. A few buys have come through again building from yesterday at prices of 2.33-2.50 pence.

2.25-2.75 pence, up on the offer. Level 2 is still positive at 2 v 1. IMO bottom has happened and should see some rises in coming days. Delayed buys should come through in 2 hours!

2.50-2.75 pence, L2 is 1 v 1, up on the bid.

Level 2 has improved and is 2 v 1 now. WINS joined KBC on the bid. Fair few delayed buys should be coming in 2 hours!

Good size buy for 200,000 shares has come through at 2.33 pence from two hours ago. That's what moved LAND to move up to the 2.75 pence offer.

Someone on iii has stated that one can only buy 5,000 shares online now. Very interesting that and could hint at a large acquirer at these prices.

Good volume today. L2 closed positive at 2 v 1. May see good rises in the coming days IMO.

The Venture Capital firm MTI Partners look set to be in for the long haul (they've mentioned the 2012 Olympics in August 2005 which is a few years away yet) and should provide additional funding through to the year end and the company should be able to support itself next year with strong sales intended as announced. They have backed the company so far with millions at the 50-60 pence prices and holding just under a 50% stake. The below comment was from MTI Partners when the AIM Admission happened in August 2005.

Ernie Richardson, Chief Executive of MTI Partners, said :

"MTI is delighted to be able to continue to support Screen Technology. The
Company is one of a number of investments in our portfolio with the potential
to offer exceptional returns. The markets for high performance displays are
immense, with endless opportunities such as the 2012 Olympics on the horizon.
ITrans(R) has the potential to make a very substantial impact. This funding
provides the resources to scale up production to meet that demand and produce a
very exciting growth company. We congratulate the Screen Technology team on
their achievement in bringing this compelling technology to market."

Ernie Richardson has got a place on the board of Screen Technology. That is good and will ensure that the correct steps are taken to take the company forward.



Developer of large high resolution displays

Screen Technology is a developer of technology for large displays. The companys technology is designed to enable the manufacture of scalable large-screen video displays of a 40-inch diagonal or greater. More specifically, the companys technology is tiled to create a seamless image, is based on low cost LCD panels, and enables bigger continuous display surfaces than any direct view technology.

Ernie Richardson serves as a member of the companys board of directors.

http://www.mtifirms.com/Portfolio_Technology.aspx

August 2007SCREEN TECHNOLOGY's Italian manufacturing partner, Hantarex, has created a world first - a 1.7mm pixel pitch, modular display

THEY SAID THIS COULDNT BE DONE!

This cant be done unless you are using ITrans from Screen Technology. Italian manufacturing partner, Hantarex, has created a world first - a 1.7mm pixel pitch, modular display offering unparalleled resolution, even close up, which is sunlight viewable (including full video) and completely scaleable.



The display pictured is configured at 125" but because it is completely scaleable you can achieve almost any shape or size you like. ITrans offers unparalleled resolution and yet is significantly more competitive than the latest LED equivalent.

Pictured is Tom Jarman (left), CEO of Screen Technology and Giacomo Taffelli, President of Hantarex.

MTI can invest at any stage of a companys growth cycle, and across all geographies. Its typical investment over the life of a portfolio company is 5m/$10m, an amount that is multiplied by our ability to lead a syndicate.

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IMO the above is another piece of encouraging news.

http://www.mtifirms.com/ourbusiness.aspx

Also encouraging that Tom Jarman (CEO of SCT) is a senior partner in MTI Partners.

Tom Jarman
Chief Executive Officer

Tom Jarman was appointed as CEO in April 2006. Tom is a Senior Partner at MTI, a leading early stage technology VC, who has been a long time investor in Screen Technology. Tom has been actively involved with Screen Technology as a Non-Executive Director since 2001 and is now dedicated full time to the business as CEO.


Tom qualified as a Chartered Engineer from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and then spent ten years with Renishaw Metrology where he was responsible for introducing breakthrough optical and electro-mechanical products to world markets. His career has included spells as Development, Sales and Marketing Directors with various international technology businesses. Prior to joining MTI as a Venture Capitalist he was Managing Director of a leading retail technology business where he led substantial growth and returns for its venture capital backers.

Looking good. 2.50-3.00 pence, up on the offer. Level 2 is 2 v 2.

The below has appeared on Screen Technology's website today.

October 2007

HRH the Duke of York viewed an ITrans display recently as part of the opening of Shearlines new manufacturing facility for its subsidiary Hybrid Laser Tech.

Prince Andrew opened the 10,000 sq ft facility on the 26th September, at Screen Technologys main manufacturing partners site, where he viewed a demonstration of ITrans Modular technology as well as learning about how the unique ITrans tile works to provide bright and high resolution screens.

David Littlechild, chairman of Shearline commented, We were very proud to have His Royal Highness open our new facility, especially as he is the Special Representative for International Trade and Investment which gives us great credibility within the manufacturing industry which in turn benefits the reputation of our key customers, such as Screen Technology.

An ITrans Modular display made up of 4 modules (68 diagonally) was presented to HRH Prince Andrew at the facility in Ely, Cambridgeshire along with a demonstration of the tile technology and how an ITrans display fits together.

There was even discussion about the use of ITrans for royal purposes now that would be an unexpected outcome By Royal Appointment!


http://www.screentechnology.com/shearline.php

Decent size buy for 122,188 shares has come through at 2.84 pence from two hours ago. Level 2 is still 2 v 2.

Alot has been happening in the background since the results were announced last month. All of it has been posted here and expecting interest to continue picking up next week. After negative news for most of the year we will hopefully see some positive news on the horizon. It was pretty impressive to do a presentation to the Duke of York.

No lack of effort in getting some significant sales in 2008:

European demonstration tour
Screen Technology is currently demonstrating the capabilities of ITrans to purchasers throughout Europe.

ITrans at ISE 2007, Amsterdam, 30 January - 01 February 2007 (Stand B120)
Screen Technology demonstrated ITrans at the Intergrated Systems Europe Exhibition in Amsterdam from the 30th January to the 01st February 2007.

http://www.screentechnology.com/events_listing.php

Level 2 is still 2 v 2. IMO bottom confirmed at these levels.

After Close Tonight: British Bulls.

BUY-IF

2.7500
0.0000 0.00%

SCT
Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 21.09.2007 (25) days ago, when the stock price was 8.5000. Since then SCT has fallen -67.65% .

A bullish pattern has developed and a BUY-IF alert is issued today.

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials&TYP=S

Well, I'm a fan of Share Crazy and they're looking at Screen, it does seem to have a bright (yawnnn..) future, def one to watch or even have an early punt on right now I think. There's more and more activity and sentiment seems to be going the right way.

Got a hunch that we may see news tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock. Friday has been a very popular day for SCT to release news since last December. The trading statement and results were also announced on friday mornings last month. Today's drop was not because of sellers about. Hardly any sells. Have seen the market makers drop the price and keep a wide spread day before any news is to come out on many stocks. News is well overdue on funding as they have to get it sorted so that they concentrate on significant sales in early 2008. They has been some good news reported on their website since the results last month. Apart from Schroders who have sold their 2.60m holding at 1.50 pence, Mr Swan has kept his 5.80m shares, Herald Investment Trust have kept their 1.83m shares, and MTI Partners have kept their holding of 17.60m shares which is very encouraging. My prediction is that MTI Partners who have backed the company since the flotation in August 2005 will provide the necessary funding required at 5 pence a share or above! They have a long term goal with this company and have already talked about the 2012 Olympics.

MTI Partners are splashing the cash about again...see below for very recent news:

MTI partners with the University of Manchester to set up fund for development of research based businesses.

MTI has entered into a partnership with the University of Manchester to set up a 50m venture capital fund to invest in research based businesses emerging through the Universitys technology transfer option. It will be the latest and biggest of a growing group of specialist investment vehicles aimed at stimulating commercialisation of university research in Britain.

MTI Partners, a UK based investment manager, said Manchester had "a stunning portfolio of technology that we cant wait to be involved in"

http://www.mtifirms.com/MTINews.aspx?Latest=1

No news yet but Level 2 is the best it can be at 3 v 1. Just LAND on the 2.75 pence offer. More chance of tick ups.

Another BUY-IF signal from British Bulls after close on Friday. IMO we will get the BUY confirmed from them when the news is out and the price starts rising.

BUY-IF

2.3800
0.0000 0.00


SCT
Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 21.09.2007 (28) days ago, when the stock price was 8.5000. Since then SCT has fallen -72.00% .


The last two candlesticks formed a Bullish Harami Cross Pattern . This is a bullish reversal pattern that marks a potential change in trend. However, its reliability is not very high and it requires confirmation.

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials&TYP=S

From last month:

Shearline makes it big with Screen Technology

Shearline, Cambridgeshire’s award winning manufacturing company, has just completed the production and manufacture of the world’s biggest ‘ITrans’ Modular digital display system for AIM listed Screen Technology, a specialist developer of large format display screens.



Shearline, recognised throughout the industry for its integrated engineering and manufacturing service, has been working with Screen Technology as its UK manufacturing partner in the development of ITrans, the company’s revolutionary high-resolution, large format digital screen technology.

This latest project has seen the manufacture and production of 24 ITrans Modular display systems at Shearline’s showcase manufacturing facilities in Ely, Cambridge. Put together, the system measures an enormous 200 inches diagonally.

The screen, which has been assembled at Screen Technology’s Cambridge Demonstration Facility, provides high resolution moving video quality images and clear information, which can be viewed at any distance, even in bright sunshine, which makes it ideal for public information and advertising displays in areas such as shopping centres and airports.

Based on patent protected technology, Screen Technology’s ITrans Modular displays are 34 inch ‘building blocks’ designed to be seamlessly tiled together to create screens in almost any shape or size with none of the disadvantages – sub pixilation and image break up - associated with some LEDs and plasma displays when viewed too close.

David Lonsdale, Shearline’s Sales and Marketing manager, comments,

“We’ve been working with Screen Technology for a number of years now – from early production development through to full scale manufacture – and we’re absolutely delighted to part of the team that has created the company’s largest display system to date.Screen Technology has developed a compelling and unique product and like them we are sure that this latest display system is set to have a massive impact on the world-wide, multi million pound digital display market.”

Tom Jarman, Screen Technology’s CEO, adds,

“With its broad manufacturing capability, a sound understanding of our ITrans technology and its flexible and responsive commitment to out needs, Shearline has proved to be an excellent partner.All at Screen Technology and Shearline can be very proud to have created a genuine and compelling world first in large format displays, which has created a real stir in the industry. Never before has pin-sharp image clarity in any environmental condition – including bright sunshine – been available in a display of unlimited size and shape. We see a huge market for this breakthrough technology for the digital signage market, a multi $Bn market that is growing at more than 30% pa.”

http://www.shearline.co.uk/news/?p=50

it all looks absolutely great, apart from no sales and no cash
sort those out and you have a winner!

From Results last month:

The conversion of this interest and opportunity into sales has been slower than
expected. The Board believes that this is a consequence of a lack of comparable
products to establish market expectations, "growth pains" of a young and
emerging digital signage market and the natural early adopter reticence with any
revolutionary new product. In addition, Hantarex are behind expected schedule
for the availability of their modular product. Nevertheless the opportunity is
great and ITrans offers a compelling product, so sales growth is expected to be
very significant once early momentum has been achieved.

Product capacity

The Company has established strong trading relationships with Gerresheimer
Wilden in Germany and the Czech Republic, Hantarex in Italy and Shearline in
Ely. Two high speed machines are available for installation over the coming
months as demand comes on stream, one is due to be installed in the Czech
republic and one in Ely. This is a highly scaleable production business model
which enables volume manufacture but controls working capital need. This puts
the business in a position where it can quote for larger orders, the first of
which is now anticipated in early 2008.

Level 2 is still v.positive at 3 v 1 with just LAND on the 2.75 pence offer.

The normal market size seems to have increased with the 25,000 shares trade reported straightaway. That would have been delayed in reporting by 2 hours last week.

2.00-2.50 pence, Level 2 is 2 v 1 with WINS on the 2.50 pence offer. Real spread is 2.06-2.18 pence.

problem is no cash
If that is sorted, they will probably multi-bag straight away
If it ain't sorted, they are probably worthless

They only have cash till the year end or so, so they do not have a lot of time left.

I think MTI are going to take them private, which means ord. shareholders could end up with very little. imo.

I think MTI will take it private too, but at well above today's price. I spoke to Tom Jarman at lunchtime and he was able to say they are working very hard to get the product off the ground. Other options like trade and partner support is also being looked at. He was also able to say that they will review where they've got to in 8 weeks time.

IMO if one big sales order comes through then this could easily be a ten bagger.

think they have to review it in 8 weeks time as that is when the cash runs out!

Its a high risk game here, but if there is some good news in the next few weeks you are right, could 10 bag from here no problems.

Agree.

Level 2 closed at 2 v 1 and real prices closed at 2.06-2.18 pence. IMO we are more less at the bottom with the current mkt capt only reflecting the value of the AIM listing. No value of the business is priced in at these levels. IMO the recent fall has been exaggerated with Schroders selling up and I am still expecting the price to bounce back up strongly to the 5 pence levels even without news as those who were short close their positions buy back stock and on hopes of some orders. If some orders do get announced then 10 pence will come in a flash. Alternatively some outsider could take the company private. High Risk High Reward as things stand!

British Bulls: still a BUY-IF again after today's close.

BUY-IF

2.2500
-0.1300 -5.46


SCT
Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 21.09.2007 (31) days ago, when the stock price was 8.5000. Since then SCT has fallen -73.53% .

The BUY-IF alert is still valid. A confirmation today however is denied. The pattern is not rejected yet since the day was not a long black candlestick one.

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials&TYP=S

Couple of good buys already...50K buy at 2.18 pence and 55,000 buy at 2.25 pence. Online buy price has ticked up and very surprised to see that 50,000 trades reported straightaway. Trades over 3,000 shares were delayed in reporting by 2 hours before. Level 2 is still 2 v 1.

2.00-2.75 pence, up on the offer. L2 is v.postive at 3 v 1 now.

Finally tick up on the bid. 2.25-2.75 pence, Level 2 is 1 v 1.

Looking v.good now with strong volume. 2.50-3.00 pence, Level 2 is 1 v 1. Should see more big gains tomorrow IMO.

Very good volume today and the price is now poised for some good gains during rest of this week. A double bottom formation has completed at 2.30 pence. IMO the price should get to 5-6 pence even without any news in the coming days. Any good news should on funding or sales should propel the share price to double figures. Level 2 closed at 1 v 1 and more importantly LAND have moved of the offer (the MM who had surplus stock). All the other MMs have taken positions above 3 pence on the offer. Chart + indicators are also nicely poised!

After Close Tonight: British Bulls - BUY Confirmed has been a long time coming.

BUY
CONFIRMED

2.7500
+0.5000 +22.22%

SCT
Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY CONFIRMED today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 21.09.2007 (32) days ago, when the stock price was 8.5000. Since then SCT has fallen -67.65% .

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials&TYP=S

These guys should get together with NXT to produce the world's biggest flat display/speaker system.

Level 2 has improved and is 2 v 1 now. IMO should see a good rise today as interest in these continues increasing. Online buy limit has been severely reduced to just 25,000 shares and not many free shares in free float.

2.75-3.25 pence, up on the bid and offer. Level 2 is 1 v 1.

2 MMs have already taken positions on the 3.50 pence offer, and one on 3.75 pence.

Online buy limit has been severley restricted to just 25,000 shares.

3.00-3.25 pence, up on the bid. Level 2 is 1 v 1. IMo gearing up for a big rise today.

3.00-3.50 pence, Level 2 is 1 v 2.

Good buy for 100,000 shares has come through at 3.75 pence. 3.25-3.50 pence.

A few profit takers out already is healthy. Price has held up and IMO sign of futher gains to come.

Healthy volume and buys still trickling through. IMO KBC have a buy order to fill and should see further momentum this afternoon.

3.00-3.75 pence, Level 2 is 2 v 3. IMO market makers have taken in enough sells at 3.25 pence and enough buys have come through for further gains. Wouldn't expect the buying price to come down too much. IMO today's rise thus far is just a taster of things to come.

3.00-3.50 pence, Level 2 is 1 v 2. Will be interesting to see how low they bring the offer price. IMO the volume has been excellent today and not just a dead cat bounce.

Another 200K in sells easily taken. IMO if nothing was brewing then we would have lost all the gains in the face of constant selling.

So far taken 600K in sells now at 3.33-3.08 pence today.

-Fundraising would have been to be at 5 pence or higher
-Loan option
-Trade support
-Partner support
-Sales orders
-Taken private

Any of the above may happen. 2.50-3.50 pence, L2 is 4 v 4 though real spread is 2.65-3.25 pence. I'm sticking around for the really big rises in the coming days.

Excellent volume today and finished up 9.0% despite it being 758,000 in sells versus 696,000 in buys. IMO expecting interest to build at these levels and should see very good gains in the coming days. High Risk but a possible very High Reward stock.

Several sales warnings since beginning of 2007 having only successfully completed a fundraising at 60 pence last December. Now hopeful of achieving significant sales in early 2008. Though as it was pointed out in the results last month that they will be a requirement for new funding in 8 weeks time. This could come through a fundraising at 5 pence which is the nominal value of the shares, a loan, a tie up with a partner or a trade tie-up, or the company could be taken private. Or they could get a big sales order which would eliminate the funding required! Someone could take the company private and put money into it. MTI Partners do hold 50% of the stock and did have the 2012 vision but they may cash in if a reasonable premium is paid on today's price. The directors hold significant amount of stock too! I'm not looking ahead over the next 6 months but at current prices I find these attractive for the next month or so. So how quickly these can rise today and with so free few shares in free float, these could easily be a ten or twenty bagger from current levels. ASG recently enjoyed that ride from the same levels as SCT. IMO a High Risk stock but possibly very Rewarding. I have an immediate target of 5-6 pence where the price had settled on last months results but the fall was severed because of Schroders disposing their holding. All that stock has been mopped up now! Coincidence maybe but an instituition disposed the same amount of stock in ASG at the 1 pence prices only for the price to rise to 28 pence three weeks later. Might be deja-vu for me if SCT comes up trumps!

3 Month Chart...highest volume this year today. No resistance until 12 pence...RSI picking up strength from oversold territory and MACD indicator also moving in the right direction!

Looking good again and yesterday's sellers will have to pay the same price to get back in. 2.75-3.50 pence, Level 2 is 2 v 2.

3.00-3.50 pence, up on the bid. Level 2 is 1 v 2. Hopefully hold on gains today and see rise past yesterday's level.

KBC like yesterday have started bidding aggressively for stock. Offering 3.15 pence on the bid.

Level 2 has just improved and is 1 v 1 now from 1 v 2.

Level 2 has gone positive at 2 v 1. More controlled rise today and all the sellers out of the way.

Just SCAP on 3.50 pence, then LAND on 3.75 pence, and KBC & WINS on 4.00 pence.

KBC still bidding aggressively for stock by offering 3.17 pence on the bid against the indicative bid of 3.00 pence. Same market maker was bidding aggressively for stock yesterday and took in all the sells. Should see rapid rises once over 4 pence IMO.

A good size buy for 54,196 shares has come through at a premium at 3.65 pence.

3.00-3.75 pence, Level 2 is v.positive at 3 v 1. May see that possible large buy order from yesterday.

3.25-3.75 pence, L2 is 1 v 1. Looking really good now with new buyers and all the profit takers out.

Level 2 has gone positive at 2 v 1 now and KBC offering 3.50 pence on the bid - big premium. IMO 4 pence could be broken this afternoon.

3.25-4.00 pence, Level 2 is 2 v 2. Looking really good to attack 5 pence tomorrow.

A good 20% rise today on strong buying volume with nearly 700,000 in buys including some good late buys at 4 pence near the close. New buyers today at 3.25-4.00 pence prices and with all the profit takers out yesterday bodes well. IMO should see good rise again tomorrow as one of the market makers (KBC) continues bidding aggressively for stock. It seems there is more to the interest than meets the eye and could get one those big rises on breakout on the chart. The price will rise v.fast once it crosses the upper bollinger band IMO. It's nearly there!

ITrans Screen on display in Virgin Megastore in Picaddilly:



My favourite ITrans screen in the Virgin Megastore in Piccadilly just got bigger - its now double the size it was previously.

The great thing with these ITrans screens is that you can easily tile them and make them any size and shape you like. I still havent seen any really innovative shapes with this yet but you get the picture that you can quite easily create 12 and 16 sheet (and larger).

http://www.dailydooh.com/archives/375

looking really good. Level 2 is 1 v 1. Expecting rise to 5-6 pence today.

going nicely, well done, Active

Thanks notlob. My 5 pence target was reached which I predicted without news and so fair value at. I closed my position at 4.40 pence earlier today having bought in at 2.33 pence . Couldn't get 5 pence as I was away from my screen. Will have a look at these again when any news comes. A 115% rise this week!

.

still looking good, on the way up.

I think advfn bulletin board demonstrates the lengths some of these rampers will
go to.

Active or chancer6 as he is known on advfn has created another username called
Accendo and is using that name to deramp Sct and ramp Mdz.

No surprises there.

we hit the six

Gosh, another rise here. As I said I'm out. Made a bit on EEL today and MDZ is looking good for a 50% tops rise from current levels IMO. Good Luck with these.

news out.

a rise up.hope we have take off now. good luck.

a lot of buying now,

Screen Technology New loan facility

RNS Number:0757H
Screen Technology Group plc
06 November 2007



Screen Technology Group plc

Loan and Trading Agreement with Shearline Precision Engineering Limited



Screen Technology Group plc ("Screen Technology" or the "Company") announces
that it has entered into a Loan and Trading Agreement (the "Agreement") with
Shearline Precision Engineering Limited ("Shearline"). The agreement underpins a
key strategic relationship with Shearline and provides the Company with #500,000
of working capital funding.



Shearline is an established strategic partner based in Ely which manufactures
iTrans tiles and modules on behalf of Screen Technology. Under the terms of the
Agreement Shearline will provide Screen Technology with a loan of up to
#500,000, repayable in equal instalments over 60 months, to fund the Company's
existing debt of #333,694 from Shearline and to fund further manufacturing and
development costs. The loan bears interest at a variable commercial rate, can be
repaid without penalty at any time and is secured by way of debenture on the
Company's intellectual property. This security will be released on repayment of
the loan. Shearline have also been granted warrants over 1,000,000 Ordinary
Shares, representing approximately 2.8 per cent of the current issued share
capital, exercisable at a subscription price of 5p per share at any time until
November 2012.



Peter Smyth, non-executive Chairman said:

"We are delighted with this further strengthening of our relationship with
Shearline which also provides us with significant additional financial
resources."





Enquiries:


Screen Technology Group plc 01223 559600
Thomas Jarman, CEO

Charles Stanley Securities 020 7149 6000
(Nominated Adviser)
Russell Cook
Henry Fitzgerald O'Connor


This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END

Back in with 50,000 shares at 4.75 pence this morning. Price developing into a nice uptrend now with no resistance until 12 pence. Very hard to buy in quantity and the market makers have started charging premium for stock. Its only heading one way...UP! You don't throw 500K at something unless you are not privy to something IMO.

Sharecast:

Screen seals 0.5m Shearline loan

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Large screen display maker Screen Technology recorded gains Tuesday on news it has entered into a 0.5m loan and trading agreement with Shearline Precision Engineering

The agreement underpins a key strategic relationship with Shearline and provides the company with 500,000 of working capital funding, it said.

Shearline, an established strategic partner which makes iTrans tiles and modules on behalf of Screen, will receive repayments in equal instalments over 60 months.

The money will fund the Screen's existing debt of 333,694 from Shearline and help cover further manufacturing and development costs.

We are delighted with this further strengthening of our relationship with Shearline which also provides us with significant additional financial resources, said non-executive chairman Peter Smyth.

http://www.sharecast.com/cgi-bin/sharecast/story.cgi?story_id=1724708

Posted on the website in the past week:

October 2007
ITrans Modular Hits the High Street
ITrans Modular, the revolutionary building block display system from Screen Technology, has hit the high street with its first installation at Virgin Megastore, Piccadilly.

A 91 screen has replaced the 62 system in the window on Piccadilly Circus providing an even more eye-catching and captivating display. The screen was assembled on site by clipping together 6 ITrans modules in a 3 by 2 array, giving a screen area of 2.14m, doubling the size of the original screen.

The ITrans and Virgin Megastore venture has already proved to be successful with the 62 screens, giving significantly increased sales at stores where the screens are located (Avril Lavignes latest album sold 43% more copies in stores with the ITrans technology).

The screen shows advertising content for the latest products sold within the Virgin Megastores, as well as up to date entertainment news on a scroll bar along the bottom this is a feature that has now been applied to the other ITrans screens in the Virgin Megastores network.

The ITrans Modular technology is particularly suited to this kind of environment because as well as being daylight viewable and high resolution like its fixed format predecessor, it can be assembled into any shape or size from the 34 ITrans video-cubes making it ideal for large or small shop windows of just about any shape.

Tom Jarman, CEO of Screen Technology, commented: We are thrilled to have moved onto the next step with Virgin Megastore and installed an ITrans Modular screen. We believe that ITrans Modular is ideal for retail locations as it provides all the qualities that high street digital signage needs brightness, high resolution and large size scalability.



http://www.screentechnology.com/ITransModular.php

Pump and dump round 2 by active or chancer from advfn !

After Close Tonight: British Bulls. They were right with they previous BUY recommendation at 2.25 pence.

BUY-IF

5.2500
+1.1200 +27.12%

Screen Technology Group PLC
Daily Commentary

Our system posted a BUY-IF today. The previous SELL recommendation was made on 31.10.2007 (6) days ago, when the stock price was 5.1300. Since then SCT has gained 2.34% .

A bullish pattern has developed and a BUY-IF alert is issued today.

http://www.britishbulls.com/StockPage.asp?CompanyTicker=SCT&MarketTicker=Industrials

Independent Newspaper:

Among the top performers was Screen Technologies, which rose 27.27 per cent to 5.25p after it secured a loan that provides it with 500,000 of working capital. It will use the loan to fund existing debt and manufacturing and development costs.

http://news.independent.co.uk/business/analysis_and_features/article3135402.ece

The way I see it is that nearly 2/3ds of the new loan is already spoken-for by way of existing 333k debt. SO the ann. really only adds a small amount 200k to an already-extended loan.
The snag with loans is that they are No-1 in the list of creditors ( investors are No 99), so it's possible SCT could be taken out by shearline. Does anyone else read the ann. this way?

The comments about increased sales ( at Itrans-equip Stores), may be styatistically correct - but is it because of the screen . . . . and wouldn't the smaller screen have made the same impact - unless there was a larger rival across the road?
I suspect any "increased sales" were due to the location of the store and that folks didn't just pass-by....only to rush-in a buy said album, - as a result of seeing a large TV in the window.
Grief, what kind of dumb-customers does VM think they are serving?

Just a note that this has fallen further, this looks worse than "Bad Retail Markets" - so I suspect this Co. is going down the tubes.......arrgh!


Incidently, the posted-photos (this thread) show what is wrong with their Screens IMHO - they are less eye-catching than the rest of the Window... or, is that my cynical-eye..?

1.5 - 2p ( that's down 17% today- ouch.)- yet not a peep from the Co.

23-05-08
Down 23% to "practically nothing"
This is in-line with an OPen-offer and placing....(about 1 for 2 ), obviously this puts a new-level on the sp.

G_R_I_E_F
- this is unlikley to show much value to long-term holders.
Indeed I wonder with energy-consumption soon being a "big issue" whether this technology will look very good.
The "new alternative" is Orgainic LED - which promises much larger screen sizes ( esp. for advertising) - it remains to be seen if the quality of colour is up to SCT......but I have doubts SCT really can deliver what consumers want: Leaving SCT is a small-pool that's rapidly drying up.
Bargepoles . . .IMHO.
+ Any other views?

11 June08
a paltry 150-worth (Sold) manages to drop the sp by 14%

Are MM's feeling exposed?

Today 0.5p - - 1p = quite a Spread.

some redemption about - yet just 3k6 has raised the sp 30% - this is not serious.

EDIT : 18Sept08.120k Sells drops price 16% -( no buys) - this is the last throes, IMHO.
Spread is 0.5p - 0.75p - that's a long way from 75p a few years ago.