From earlier this year.



"The fund raise significantly strengthens Symphony's balance sheet and will
allow us to maintain the quantum growth we have enjoyed over the past few
months. We are now receiving significant interest from a variety of sectors in
our degradable solution to the problems associated with plastic waste and,
following this strengthening of our resources, we are in a much stronger
position to meet the considerable demand for our products."




This last statement shows that corporations are looking seriously at Symphonys products. Yesterdays announcement shows a real coup for the company, as they have walked away from a potential exclusivity contract with no penalties!. Rarely seen IMO.

Bio-degradeable products are appearing everywhere, especially in the consumer disposal market, and Symphony look to be taking a large chunk of this with their own brands.

I believe strongly in the management of the company. I see they have the technical ability and also the qualities required to deal with the financial markets. Too often we see an excellent company with strong technical management, only to see them fail as they have no idea how to deal with the stock market.


That is why I am nominating Symphony plastics as my "tip of the week". If you get in early enough, I believe you could see a potential treble bagger by the end of July.

I would welcome your comments on the above analysis.

I'm told they don't own the technology - but license it. I believe that was in Shares mag or one of those a few months ago. Would love to have conf. / rebuttal as I have also noticed these recently..

vmh

VMH,

You are correct!

I knew I had read this before, and I believe the licence is for 15 years, and there was some doubt as to where in the world SYM can market it's products, and if I remeber correctly, i think they can market anywhere except the USA, (but that is my best recollection, and could well be wrong.)

----------------------------------------------------

About d2w (formerly SPI -TEK)
The technology, branded as d2w, utilizes a special additive (Symphony holds a license to use EPI TDPA patented additives

----------------------------------------------------

Source : http://tinyurl.com/gyy8

The technology is good. The product is good (ask tescos, allegedly!). It is starting to appear in a lot of supermarkets.

Next results will be very very interesting.

TPP,

SYM have a good product, there is no doubt.

What will either make or break it will surely be the new 9p per plastic bag "environmental tax" to be placed on plastic bags, as has occurred in Eire.

IMHO SYM's bags should be exepmt, as they are envronmentally friendly, as they degrade, and hopefully the governement wil agree.

Then the orders will fly in as all the major supermarkets ditch the non bio degaradable bags, in favour of ones that duty isn't payable on.

A win win situation for the environment and SYM!

Seems to have bottomed at 20p and going up nicely on run up to results and (in my opinion) speculation of a deal with Tesco's

If confirmed these will fly

touche,

Yes I have seen the Tesco's rumour on naother BB today, where there's smoke?

Read the thread earlier and checked the buys.Bought pm in with you guys on this one.

Well it appears that there are all sorts of rumours abound with SYM.

Even if no deals signed, I am sure that mid Sept results will be very strong with the Somerfield/Kwik Save deal previously announced.

According to poster on ADVFN (who had chat with his broker as to the reason for the rise) SYM are in discussions with WalMart and also BT - presumably to package telephone directories..

Either way exciting times ahead

All speculation at this point though

I've noticed that this seems to be on up, does anyone know why - more rumours, speculation or results imminant?
Cheers!

any news on corus?Independent on Sunday said Alisher UsmanovRussian metals entrepreneur has amassed 100mln. war chest to double his stake of 7p.c. in corus

Not sure if anyone else is watching Symphony but it is following yesterdays 10%+ with another 10% this morning!!!
If anyone is holding any news to share or price target ??

Waiting for the int.results which came out last year on 9th September.Company gave three days notice before posting and this could happen again.Buying has been because figures are expected to be good with some help from last year contract wins.This year further contract wins for the degradeable bags and speculation of more good news perhaps when interims are announced is also a reason.I mentioned this share on the penny share thread in august and have made 50% but because of the above reasons I think this one has further to go in the next week or so.

After Tuesday sharp fall, the share price is recovering since with a good 24-25p+1p today, not much volume but the Indicators at bottom is saying more to come.

....this one seems to have alot of potential now that it has signed a major deal .. the operative paragraph is the last one .. stating it expects to sign more deals over the coming months, therefore taking it into profitability .. does anyone have any views .. i'm considering taking a position as the price still seems reasonable at the present time

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
07 November 2003

For Immediate Release 7 November 2003


Symphony Plastic Technologies plc

Distribution Agreement - Brazil

Symphony Plastic Technologies plc ('Symphony'), the degradable plastics company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive 10 year agreement with RES Brasil S/C LTDA ('RES'), to distribute its d2wTM totally degradable products and additives throughout Brazil. This contract follows several months of successful trials and negotiations for the general distribution, manufacture and marketing of a wide range of totally degradable flexible polythene products.

RES, a Brazilian company, is a pioneer in South America in the manufacture and
commercialisation of biodegradable products associated with composting, water
solubility as well as other environmental solutions for the disposal of waste.

The agreement is for Symphony to supply RES with an unlimited amount of d2wTM
degradable additives to support the sub-licensing of several factories to
manufacture d2wTM branded finished products for use and distribution throughout
Brazil. The exclusivity is subject to a minimum volume of 25 tons of additive to be purchased during 2004 (equivalent to approximately 850 tons of finished
products), rising to 100 tons (equivalent to 3400 tons of finished products) in
2005.

No minimum volumes are specified beyond 2005. The agreement consists of a
product purchase for Symphony's d2wTM additive and a royalty payment for the
finished products.

Commenting on the agreement, Eduardo Van Roost, Chief Executive of RES Brasil,
said:

'As pioneers in South America for degradable products, RES has begun to sign key contracts with high quality companies in a number of sectors. We are extremely pleased to be working with Symphony to create new degradable products in this important area of environmental awareness.'

Commenting on the agreement, Michael Laurier, Chief Executive of Symphony, said:

'This is Symphony's second significant licensing contract and introduces the
company to one of the largest markets in the world. We are delighted to be
working with RES, which has already promoted d2wTM technology successfully
during the past few months and major trials for a broad range of plastic
products are presently ongoing. Both RES and Symphony remain optimistic that
some major orders could result over the coming months.'


For more information, please contact:
Michael Laurier Tel: 020 8207 5900
Chief Executive Office, Symphony

Bobby Morse/Rebecca Skye Dietrich Tel: 020 7466 5000
Buchanan Communications


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

from the FT ...

COMPANIES UK: Symphony's Brazil rubbish deal in the bag
By David Blackwell
Financial Times; Nov 08, 2003


Symphony Plastic Tech-nologies, producer of bio-degradable carrier bags for the Co-op and Somerfield, yesterday announced a deal that could sharply reduce the amount of plastic rubbish blowing around Brazil.

Michael Laurier, Symphony chief executive, said: "Our plastics break up in 90 days, when exposed to Brazil's climate, whereas in the UK it can take up to 12 months."

The latest deal is with RES, a Brazilian distributor specialising in biodegradable products. Symphony will supply RES with an unlimited amount of its d2w additive, which leads plastics exposed to heat and sunlight to break up into water and carbon dust.

The Brazilian deal follows agreements this year with distributors in South Africa and Canada. The news lifted the company's shares 4p to 28p yesterday.

All three deals have been agreed since the company, which moved from Ofex to Aim at the end of 2001, this summer ended its licensing agreement for additives with EPI, a small US technology company. The launch of d2w, its own product, let Symphony target export markets for the first time.

The cost of ending the EPI deal left Symphony 2.23m in the red in the first half to June. However, interim sales of 3.71m were equivalent to more than 90 per cent of sales in full-year 2002.

The company will work closely with manufacturers abroad in the use of the d2w additive. It aims to make a margin on the sale of the additive and then collect a royalty on the plastic bags produced. The deal with RES guarantees delivery of a minimum volume of 25 tonnes of additive this year, enough to make 850 tonnes of finished product. That would equate to 1m of revenue for RES, on which Symphony would collect a royalty. Mr Laurier said Symphony regarded the guaranteed sales as a minimum.

Are we still supporting this share?

put this away in the draw for at least few months ....

Good to see that you are still a supporter kantona. IMHO, I do think this one is for the long term. It has a great product and the company is now well known worldwide.

Not sure if I should top up further though. It does have a bad habit of going up only to come down again the next day.

Xfingers :)

unlike other blue-sky companies i hold at the moment this one actually has got a product to sell ..and it has been selling it over the past few months .. if you read the last few rns on these you vll appreciate what i am saying.. this why i think this is a genuine growth stock..as we get more news of further contracts etc this vll increase..others vll appreciate the value .like i said b4 hold this one for at least 6-12 months and you vll see the returns.

good luck

I think it is good news:-

Ref:- Nov 7 Distribution agreement - Brazil

news of another contract win ...surprisingly it has not effected the share price that much ..still represents a great opportunity for anyone who has not got in as yet as, IMHO, this co will go far in the coming months..

RNS Number:2191S
Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
19 November 2003

For Immediate Release 19 November 2003

Symphony Plastic Technologies plc


Local Authority Contract Win

Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ("Symphony" or "the Group"), through its
wholly owned subsidiary Symphony Plastics Ltd, has for the first time been
awarded an important two year contract, with an option to extend to three years
for the supply of refuse sacks to the Welsh Purchasing Consortium ("WPC").

The contract is for the supply of approximately 30 million non-degradable sacks
to eight authorities throughout Wales with a value in excess of #900,000 over
the term of the contract.

The bags are being used for various applications including the collection of
household domestic waste, kerb side collection of dry recyclables and rubble
collection.

Michael Laurier, Chief Executive of Symphony said:

"The WPC contract for Symphony's range of non-degradable recycled and high
performance bags is further evidence of Symphonys' progress in delivering sales
to the local authority sector, and again demonstrates the diversity of products
and customers supplied by the Company."

For further information:
Michael Laurier Chief Executive, Symphony Tel: 020 8207 5900

Bobby Morse / Rebecca Dietrich Buchanan Communications Tel: 020 7466 5000


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

Positive effect i.e.upside = .75/2.88 per cent

Good contract i.e.Local authority.Perhaps it will be possible to get similiar
contracts with government/local authorities.Also,private buyers will look
favourably on such a solid client.

Is there any news on this little one? Whats happening with the Tesco/EPI situation,I was quite keen on this stock before Xmas but never managed to buy any. It is slowly ticking down (-0.25p)today. If anyone has any thoughts I'd be obliged.

Dont worry, their results are exptected to be excellent and after will be into profit. A contract will resume the up way for the shares. Just hang in.

I agree with you sagem. Do you know when the results are out? I have been a faithful holder for many months now and will continue my support. I do think that they are great products and that the share price will need more news to kick start it.

Yesterday's Guardian had an article on Symphony ...
http://society.guardian.co.uk/societyguardian/story/0,7843,1137789,00.html

Sagem,

Do you know when the results will be released?

what if the court case is dropped

were will the sp stop

interesting

I have a feeling that today's sp movement is but a rumble in the volcanic blast that will catapult SYM onto the radar of every UK stockpicker. Sounds like ramping. Isn't. I could be wrong. Don't think I will be. Anything that enables the environment to take an additional few breathes before dying on its feet will be worth its weight in gold. Enter SYM........

i smell money

bosley come on in m8

lol

Recommendation in Red Hot Penny Shares to sell SYM due to the loss of the retail contract. IMO this is very short-sighted and short-termist as I believe these will really fly but the market doesn't seem to think so today.

This from today's Red Hot Penny Shares update:

"The French Assembly has voted through legislation banning the sale and distribution of all plastic bags and plastics packaging from 2010, unless they are biodegradable."

Surely this is good news for a company like SYM.

anyone got news on the court case

appeal to be heard today


COURT 69
Before LORD JUSTICE BUXTON
LORD JUSTICE RIX and
LORD JUSTICE JACOB
Wednesday, 14th December, 2005
At half-past 10
APPEAL
From The Chancery Division
Patents Court
FINAL DECISIONS
A3/2005/0185 EPI Environmental Technologies Ltd & anr v Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc & anr. Appeal of Claimants from the order of Mr Justice Peter Smith, dated 21st December 2004, filed 31st January 2005.

so has court case started yet and if so how long will it take to sort it out

something stirring w sp, has there been any news re court case?

ddoc2 - Director buying today. A good sign given the current circumstances which led to a much-needed rise in the sp. Let's hope investor confidence continues to be bouyed.

court case has been seen and its in sym favour

no more appeals

can see this little number fly soon

queen1, - didn't you mean director buyng in 12th, not 19th. another large t trade for 1.7m just now. i'm pleasantly surprised at the continued support. i got in just above the initial sp increase and though 10-20% if case was dropped. i feared that high oil prices and the lost somerfield contract would have a continuous drag effect, however the latest buying suggests more to come! what do others think?

now watch the plastic being used

when the eu eventually ban non bio plqastics for shopping and garbage they will need to point out alternatives

here is the alternative bio plastics from you know were


sym

well i dont like saying this but the dead told you so

just check it out

run and take your profits... its going to drop this afternoon

bought a few of these today 14.5 bit high ,if they go down i will buy more they only need some good orders to get them moVeing.directors haVe a load of options at 12p so someone must haVe thought that a good deal.seo ,alk, teg ,rom,sym.these are my green shares and may be pxs,gwp notsure last 2 are green but they are going to do good work for people.

u lot make me urinate myself

ramping de- ramping

got the the stage no one can belive what they see anymore imho

this one aint going anywhere this afternoon apart from up imho

deadfred may be not up today think they will fall then push on again with any new orders.hope this can giVe you a good urinate.

roflmao

to l8 m8

lol

watch the burdy

i see know ones got rid of their rubbish yet

this little gem might help big time

look and you shall find

Director buying today which is a good sign...

still here....waiting for more...

GN

hey the dead told u its only time

Happy day:

Symphony Plastic Technologies, the degradable plastics company,
today reports that the formal handing down of the Judgment by the Court of
Appeal has taken place following the Appeal brought by EPI Environmental
Products Inc ('EPI') against the Judgment of the High Court of 21st December
2004 in favour of Symphony.

In addition to documenting the reasons for its decision (announced on 19th
December 2005) to dismiss the Appeal, the Court also considered the question of
costs. Symphony has been awarded its full costs for the Appeal which are to be
assessed against EPI on an indemnity basis. In addition, an interim award to
Symphony of 600,000 was ordered for immediate settlement from funds previously
lodged by EPI with the Court as security for Symphony's costs.

Michael Laurier, Chief Executive Officer of Symphony, said:
'The dismissal of all aspects of EPI's Appeal in December has now been clearly
reflected in the Court's decision on the award of costs to Symphony. Now that
the legal process on the central issues is largely completed we are very pleased
to be able to re-focus our attention on the opportunities facing us'.

was busy today but i have been telling you lot this is a big big gower

more and more eu countries are stopping the use of non bio plastics for bags and eating trays

this little company has the potential of making me a mr
lol

thanks for clarifying that....

always thought you were a bit of a goer.


lets hear some news on the contract side then we can really go from the corrected original position ( once (if) all costs are awarded in full ) upwards.

lol

a man of my own kind
lol

if they were 11% up in interims

whats your opinion on what might be comming our way

they have just been awarded 600k but thats just a start

hope they sue the yanks for lose of buisness

im my opinion that is

er canadians actually! not yanks.................

er canadians actually! not yanks.................

same difrence just one has an extra brain cell

lol

chill

Share added to my watchlist

good news on the deal with the indian comp

well well this might be nothing but then again it might be something big

just trawling through yahoo news and saw that the chinese goverment has decided to put enviroment to the front of its industrial policy

they say they have neglected the enviroment for economic reasons so they are going to start enforcing laws that have in the past been ignored

they say that they will be looking at water,air ans soil pollution as a main focus

how does this effect us i hear you say


did we not just sign an agreement with an indian company
might be a very good idea to start talks with the chinese

the market for bio degradables there looks like its just about to explode

just an opinion mind

Hello there - up 26% so far today but no RNS. Anyone any ideas?

results imminent but no idea re productivity, no trading statements to go on. maybe some insider info, tempted to risk a punt.

It may be worth it ddoc2 based on today's activity. Even as a penny share it's an impressive rise on no known news.

Needs to break up through the 12p support-turned-resistance level to start to tempt and a good final result with profitability at least in prospect.

another point of view on the whole plastic bag thing - the relevance being to the value or not of boidegradable plastic bags...interesting points...but not entirely a point of view we wish to encourage just yet..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4836766.stm

GN - interesting concept boydegradable plastic bags if you're into that kind of thing - lol!

works even better when its boydogradable on a scale of 1 to 10.......

Good article in Shares Magazine today, I'm thinking of Switching SEO for SYM. With such big names like Tesco and Asda involved it looks like SYM desrves a better market cap than 5 million?

Bought 20'000 at 8.6p today. Lets hope for a good future.

Welcome on board G D Potts. I've held all the way up to 24p and back down to 6p. Should have sold part of the holding during that ride but I believe in the business and I'm hanging in there for the long haul.

Not in but have been on my watch list for a while now.

What will tempt you in driver?

have bought back in on the speculation, though that's all it is. Largish Director warrants at 12p last December in lieu of fees underpins their faith in the company, in my opinion. So feel worth the punt, now that it's stirring!

Up 9% today. What are you looking for as a sell price ddoc2?

The Independent

The bottle that heralds a plastic revolution
By Martin Hickman, Consumer Affairs Correspondent
Published: 29 May 2006
It is the container that could launch a revolution. The first biodegradable bottle has gone on sale in Britain, raising hopes we may one day stop adding to the mountain of plastic packaging accumulating in shopping baskets and landfill sites.

full article

http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article621200.ece

Still up today despite the wider market malaise.

just asking if its more than sentiment for biodegradable connected companies that is creating this rise...?

Well SYM's recent history has seen it up one day and down the next. Its been rising over the last 3-4 days, including today when once again the general markets took a hammering. So it's got relative strength and whilst some of that may be down to "green" sentiment I feel this is a little different.

good

As ML inferred in the last trading statement- Demand for d2W will grow as countries develop their environmental stance on plastic pollution. The directors have shown their faith in the equity of the Co., and it would seem from the update that the distributors are doing well. The fundamentals are weak in that the financial position isn't clear, the chart needs to go a little further, to clear the long decline ( can the sp stay above the 200ma to create a golden X, or will it fade as in Jan) but the speculation on this little green share is very seductive, so much so that I'm in for the long haul, save any obvious warnings. GD I wouldn't want to predict a sp, I'm pretty much a novice but I like a small speculative punt. Now looking forward to a slow steady rise.

Good post Ddoc2, lets hope SYM can remain unscathed during the widely anitcipated Bear Run.

Who is widely anticipating a bear run G D? The editorial in Shares today suggested opinion was divided and their outlook was more bullish than bear. Not that I believe everything I read or hear of course but interested in your opinion.

Queen1, I don't think that any Interest rates will be lowered for a while as there is still inflationary pressure in the US and with Bernanke still fairly new to the post I believe their could be further market dips. The high R.O.I in the US also seems to have had a draining effect on Investment in emerging markets which will hamper their demand for goods, which is currently drving some of our growth.
The political turmoil involved in Iran and Nigeria could push oil prices higher if they decide to cut America off, and then no doubt America will Charge in Tomahawks at the ready and add another country to the Invsasion list, creating world unrest which will no doubt damage the financial markets.
I also see Commodity prices as ripe for a further fall and don't believe in the 25 year super cycle, therefore it is my anticipation that their may soon be a bear run.
However I still have not withdrawn any Investment in the market s and hope that I am wrong, GDP.

Thanks for that GDP. It's hard to argue with some of the logic in there. In terms of another conflict there would obviously be a dip but every recent conflict has seen a sharp rise follow any initial dip. And Markets tend to have a way of compensating for the loss of momentum in one area with a surge in another. Not sure where that may come from if commodities head south but "Green" shares seem a decent bet. Which brings us back nicely to SYM :-)

Ha yes, I do believe that SYM are well positioned to benefit from the 'Green' Phase, and the fundamentals are actually there to support a much higher price. I have for around two years now been investing primarily in Renewables, I held Ceres power at 99p and ITM at 130p, however I sold out at 180p and 210p respectively as I beleived their potential was then fully justified.
If you are looking for some other green plays that have great potential, I hold shares in each one, then have a look at Voller Energy Group - VLR, Renewable Energy Holdings - REH, and as a high risk play either Alkane Energy or Stanelco - ALK / SEO.

nice posts, it would be even better if we had more interest. hope the present slight dip is temporary. agree that the price of oil which looks to remain high, as I think will gold though not commodities in general, will have less of an impact now that SYM's main revenue is derived from the distribution of d2w. we need news flow to maintain the sentiment.

Yes and the price, in my experience un proven smaller companies tend to slide when there is no news flow. Are we expecting any news?

Thanks for that GDP. I hold SEO which is having issues itself at present. VLR has been on my watchlist for a while. I definately think Green is the way to go. I'm into MNE which is worth a look as it tracks the sector.

new distribution deal in Brazil though no RNS ! may explain the sudden increased interest. chart appears to be heading toward the 14p mark again.

where did you hear that ... On the 14 p Note the chart does certainly look good.

i think this one could go a lot higher though ... And it may sound ambitious but I believe 20p could be achievable in 2006.

Well it reached 24p last year so it's not that far fetched GDP.

from the sym website. no idea of the value of this contract for d2w via distributor- assume sym receives a percentage. it proves that there is a technology with growth potential!





















Nero aproximado de sacos plticos consumidos este ano no mundo:

216,393,974,076



Release Symphony Plastic Technologies plc Brazilian Sales Expansion Schincariol - Ingl














For Immediate Release
4th June 2006




Symphony Plastic Technologies plc

Brazilian Sales Expansion





Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc (Symphony), the degradable plastics company, is pleased to announce that through its exclusive distributor, RES Brasil (RES), that a new agreement has been signed with Schincariol the third largest beverage company in Brazil to start a program to convert all its plastics to d2w degradable plastic technology.



The first shipment of d2w additive will convert in excess of 500 tons of shrink film and will be delivered before the end of June in time for a major product launch of the technology.





Michael Laurier, Chief Executive, said:



We are delighted that Schincariol has decided to use d2w degradable additive technology in a range of plastic products for their beverage packaging products. This agreement makes Schincariol the very first beverage company in the world to embrace d2w degradable plastic technology and as a result they will be promoting this new environmental policy to their market and customers.



Gilberto Schincariol Junior, Chief Executive, said:



As the second largest beverage company in Brazil, Schincariol is very pleased to be the first to make a commitment to change where possible all our plastics to d2w degradable technology. Our team will be working with the RES and Symphony over the coming months to convert as many products as possible to this important environmentally responsible plastic technology. Schincariol is committed to adopt positive sound environmental practices in the continued development of the business.



For further information, please contact:



Symphony
Tel: 020 8207 5900

Michael Laurier, CEO

Ian Bristow, FD




Panmure Gordon & Co
Tel: 020 7614 8385

Andrew Godber





Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Tel: 020 7638 9571

Patrick Toyne-Sewell

Ged Brumby




Further information on Symphony Plastic Technologies plc:



Symphony develops and supplies environmentally responsible plastic packaging products and additives, which are distributed primarily to the retail, local authority and health related sectors. The Groups main technology, d2w, allows plastic to degrade, leaving only water, a minimal amount of carbon dioxide and trace amounts of non-toxic biomass over a short time period. The d2w product range now includes additives, carrier bags, refuse sacks, mailing wrap, stretch film, and packaging films.



Symphony has a diverse customer base in the UK and has successfully established itself as an international business after signing distribution agreements with companies in Brazil, Canada & USA, India, New Zealand, South Africa, the Caribbean, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Qatar. d2w products can now be found in more than 40 countries.

Further information on Symphony can be found at www.symphonyplastics.com and www.degradable.net.





End

Sounds good, but they included no financial projections - although as you say it must be based on some sort of royalty.

Ive just added to my holding at 10.12p, I think we could see some positive news and therefore share price movements soon.

Is that a crystal ball I see in your hand GDP?

Symphony Plastic Technologies, the degradable plastics company, said sales are growing as household-name brands in various countries are increasingly using its products for environmentally friendly packaging.

The firm has shifted its strategy to focus on selling its d2w(R) additive, which assists degrading, rather than finished plastic products, and is also strengthening its international distribution.

Well-known brands using Symphony products include UK publisher IPC Media, Brazilian drinks group Schincariol, and hotel groups Marriott and Royal Caribbean International, the company noted.

Michael Laurier, CEO, underlined the 'increasing motivation of suppliers and manufacturers to take active steps towards adopting more environmentally friendly plastics.'

Surely the use of totally degradable plastic packaging is going to become the norm in the next few years, and should signal a potentially huge upsurge for SYM. I don't know whether there are many competitors in this field. Does anyone else now of any?

Sometimes you get lucky Queen, 12% in 12 hours not too bad!

Trigger - I agree which is why I'm hanging in there. Not aware of significant competition but would be interested to know of any.

GDP - Just be sure to let me know the next time you're thinking of buying into a company!

clear break- out, next target 14p- if only general market sentiment was better

I think that could work in our favour. People in these situations tend to look for positive newsflow not specualtion and it seems that SYM is doing just that and so may attract more Investment that usual. However I am fairly new at this game and that is only a theory.

Investment than usual **** Correction

Further rises today, are there any Institutions Invested In SYM or do you think it is just private Investors catching on to SYM 's potential?

GDP- I have checked through the last accounts, for 2004 published Mar '05 and they don't list the instituitional holder's. also no mention on their corporate website. No doubt Hemscott will list but I don't subscribe. the website's are very good, esp the d2w site- well designed and informative.

thanks ddoc2, any predictions for monday?

GDP- I do not claim to be any great shakes with charting, however, there is a definite initial target of 14p, further than that will depend on further good newsflow- imho.
also the 50dma is about to cross the 200dma- a golden cross formation, bullish sign- though to be accurate it should bee followed by an ascending 200dma.
as you can guess I remain confident. anyone else interested?

Very much so ddoc2. As you say, more good news will be good for momentum but long-term I still believe that this type of "green" company is the only way to go.

ddoc2 Im not even an amateur on graphs and have no real idea how to use them so thanks for that.
Queen1 I am also stongly into green at the time but dont we have to think what could be the next 'Green'? Obviously it may not be for some time though, any ideas what sector or new sector it may be?

Hewittlaan or something along those lines seems to dislike SYM on the Stanelco thread, I will attempt to put him right.

GDP I suggest that you do! In terms of the next "green thing" I'm not sure. But any company that makes products which it knows won't be sitting in the earth decomposing for 1000 years has to be onto a good thing!

Of course. Dissapointing fall today.

Rapid recovery, good old SYM.

LONDON (AFX) - Degradable plastics company Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC said its change in strategy whereby it no longer competes with finished product suppliers but can work in harmony with them will have a positive impact on its second half results and beyond.

In an AGM statement chairman Nirj Deva said the company had started to turn the corner following its successful defence of the legal challenge to its core business and technology last year by Environmental Products Inc.

He said that with many of the major distractions and problems of the past few years over the company is in a position to develop all areas of the business, such as corporate governance, unhindered and looked forward to 'exciting times' in 2006 and 07.

Deva said: '2005 was a challenging year but also a year of evolution in which a new and more exciting strategy was implemented. We are becoming a more flexible business, operating on lower cost and higher operating margins.'

Symphony !!! What a class act.

good to see a more steady rise, looking more sustainable(no pun intended)

just looking at the trades.. a whole load of sells came in around eleven thirty till twelve which has pushed price back slightly from 8% plus.

GD if you loook at the timing most are buys. if the markets were strong i'm sure we'd have seen a larger rise. nice to hear that were expecting more news soon.

yea it is a shame about the general market sentiment, look at CWR today releasing great news yet falling! SYM seems to stay stable till news then rises further whihc is fantastic.
I think the people who had their fingers burnt in SEO may switch to an alternative like SYM which could furhter the share price.

I'm in both SEO & SYM for the long-haul. Excited at present by the latter's prospects.

same for me queen1, nice to see some potential being reached and future could be roses and chocolates for sym.

watcher

....carried away from the supermarket in bags using SYM technology one would hope :-)

Reported in a positive vein today in FT p19 in an article about Stanelcos dreadful results.I might have a look at this one ,anybody doing a research site if so whats the link?Thanks in anticipation.

Have a look through Reuters, they give some good detail on Symphony and all the news released in the last year. Its a very good source.

Thanks GDP will do.

Noticed SYM had a mention in SHARES Mag yesterday as a Green Tip buy.

More good press for the company :-)

Share price should be higher though, like you said morgan good article in shares magazine should get further private Investors on board.

This Environmental strategy, referring to Tesco and Asda's push into renewable carrier bafs, should be good news for Symphony Plastic Technologies, which has the patent on additive technology to make plastic pacakging such as supermarket carrier bags biodegradeable. Tesco and Asds'a actions should influence other retailers to think more carefully about the type of bag they offer. It is likely that many companies will opt for degradeable carriers, adding to Symphony's prospects.

This Environmental strategy, referring to Tesco and Asda's push into renewable carrier bafs, should be good news for Symphony Plastic Technologies, which has the patent on additive technology to make plastic pacakging such as supermarket carrier bags biodegradeable. Tesco and Asds'a actions should influence other retailers to think more carefully about the type of bag they offer. It is likely that many companies will opt for degradeable carriers, adding to Symphony's prospects.

thanks for reinforcing the point GDP

A piece about that in this week's Shares magazine as well in their new "Green" section.

Symphony Plastic Technologies plc
North America Sales



Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Company'), the degradable
plastics company, is pleased to announce that Symphony's North American
distributor, Degradable Polymer Products Inc., has reached agreement on a
commission based, key customer relationship with Rand International Leisure
Products Limited ('Rand'). Rand is a United States based corporation
specialising in sales and market development in the US retail sector.

Degradable Polymer Products Inc. has been working with Rand and its counterparts
towards securing key customer approvals and recommendations and in order to
incentivise Rand towards the achievement of particular sales objectives, and to
secure Rand's ongoing support for Symphony's d2wTM business development,
Symphony has today entered into an option agreement with Rand. Subject to the
achievement of defined commercial requirements, Rand will be entitled to
subscribe for up to 5,000,000 ordinary shares in the capital of Symphony at a
price based on the quoted price for such shares at the time of exercise with a
minimum subscription price of 12p per share.

Other than in respect of the first 1,000,000 shares under option, the options
granted by the agreement are subject to Symphony shareholders' approval at an
extraordinary general meeting as well as being conditional upon Rand meeting
specific criteria which will deliver substantial benefits and value both to
Degradable Polymer Products Inc. and to Symphony.

Symphony believes these arrangements are in the best interests of the Company
and intend to work very closely with Degradable Polymer Products Inc., Rand and
their counterparts to grow its revenues from North America.



Roger McLelland, Chief Executive of Degradable Polymer Products Inc. said:

'We have worked closely with both Rand and Symphony and are delighted now to be
in a position to make meaningful inroads into one of the biggest market sectors
in North America. Rand's customer relationships will be of considerable value in
our focused sales efforts.'


Michael Laurier, Chief Executive of Symphony, said:

'We are delighted to have reached agreement with Degradable Polymer Products
Inc and Rand and we firmly believe that this partnership has the potential to
add very substantial value to the development of the North American market and
in accelerating the worldwide trend towards the wider adoption of d2wTM totally
degradable technology.'

All positive news, I think there will be continous rises over the next few days.
Surely people have finally dumped SEO and switched to Symphony!
My target price + Sell price - 19/20p.

Agree. Sym becoming more and more a growth story showing a good support at this level now, evidenced both by with the directors warrants last year and the present options for the US distributor. Also the chart is looking good. Can't wait for the next trading statement which will hopefully prove the growth. still really spec till then. the shares green section will no doubt extend the radar and more people will jump on board.

I can't believe SYM aren't in that portfolio! Not just being a shareholder but surely they can see this as a better growth prospect with more exciting technology than at least 2 of the companies in that portfolio.
Do you know when the next trading statement is out?

The interim's are usually at end of Sept, and with all the potential of the numerous
international distribution deals put in place over the past year or so, then the combined effect could be significant, maybe heralding an earlier update.

Could be good - Thanks, GDP.

I hope the Interims give good support to the share price as this surely cannot continue to be valued at only 7.6 million?!

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
29 August 2006

Symphony Plastic Technologies plc
Board Restructure


Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Company'), the degradable
plastics company, is pleased to announce a significant strengthening of its
Board with the appointment of Matthew Turner as Managing Director with immediate
effect.

Matthew Turner, 47, has held a number of senior roles and in particular in 2005
- 2006, Global Head for Water and Waste with the Fortis Bank - Merchant Bank
Division, Brussels. He was also Global Chief Executive of Bord Na Mona
Environmental, Ireland in 2003 and 2004; Corporate Finance Director for Ernst &
Young, Brussels in 2001 - 2003; Director of Water Nuon B.V. Amstersdam in 2000 -
2001 and Project Finance Manager of TXU Europe in 1998 - 2000. Matthew remains
Managing Director, CFA Services in Antwerp, a management company focusing on
provision of investment, corporate finance advisory, strategic and restructuring
services.

Matthew will report directly to Michael Laurier, Chief Executive, and will be
responsible for implementing the Company's strategy of strengthening the UK
business and network of distributors and focusing on sales of d2w(R)
pro-degradent additive.

As a result of this restructuring, Allan Blacher has left his position as Chief
Operating Officer of the Company and leaves the Company with immediate effect.
The Board of Symphony wishes him well in his future activities.


Nirj Deva, Chairman of Symphony, said:

'We are delighted to have appointed Matthew Turner as Managing Director of
Symphony. Matthew has considerable skills and experience operating in an
environmental technology sector and brings extensive commercial and leadership
skills to the Group.

'The appointment of Matthew has strengthened our already solid management team
and I am confident that progress will continue towards achieving the commercial
realisation of the Company's full potential.'


For further information, please contact:

Symphony Tel: 020 8207 5900
Michael Laurier, CEO
Ian Bristow, FD

Panmure Gordon & Co Tel: 020 7614 8385
Andrew Godber

Citigate Dewe Rogerson Tel: 020 7638 9571
Freida Moore
Ged Brumby




Further information on Symphony Plastic Technologies plc

Symphony develops and supplies environmentally responsible pro-degradent
additives as well as plastic packaging products. The Group's main technology,
marketed under the d2wTM registered droplet trademark, causes plastic to
degrade, leaving only water, a minimal amount of carbon dioxide and trace
amounts of non-toxic biomass over a short time period. The d2wTM product range
includes pro-degradent additives developed for an increasing variety of
applications as well as a range of finished flexible plastic products.

Symphony has a diverse customer base in the UK and has successfully established
itself as an international business after signing distribution agreements with
companies in Brazil, Canada & USA, India, New Zealand, South Africa, the
Caribbean, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Qatar. d2wTM products can already be
found in more than 40 countries.

Further information on Symphony can be found at
www.symphonyplastics.com
and

www.degradable.net
.

good good.

20 p + looking good.

agree, if it breaks the long term downtrend at 14p and the interims are positive, looking for profit next yr, then as a growth co. w a market leading technology, i am looking at 26- 30p, but it's still spec until we hear some more news.

BIG day tomorrow - ooo

I don't think the market was hugely impressed with SYM interim figures!
Sales are up, marginally, but losses are also up.
The total lack of reaction in the sp would suggest that the market wasn't expecting much more.

HMM - Not great

what a joke ! 12% drop! overraction considerably. its only a matter of time before the supermarkets get back involved with Symphony.

Apparently the market was expecting much more!!!
Down over 12%. If the year end figures are not better than these, the sp will fall again. SYM sales team need to pull their finger out.

Disappointing - both in terms of results and sp fall. There had been quite a lot of positive noises coming from the company recently as well.

also find disappointing. Very little optimism and the vibes are that any growth is a long haul away. I'm out from first thing this morning but will read the report in detail tonight and may be tempted back in at a lower price

I'm still in as I see a big future for the company and technology as discussed before. The catch, as always, is that I don't know when that will be but my holding is modest so happy to hang in there.

Likewise, I only have 6000 shares, so not a big deal to hold until things get better, but this kind of performance is not going to attract new investors.

iVE got quite a few but didnt sell agaisnt my best insticts yesterday morning when the price was only 2% down. And then I would have bought back, but you still cant deny the potetnial of D2w.

initial thoughts are still of huge potential, however the report is so full of promises and there's no meat, no proof yet that anything is achievable- the promises extend to the speculation that the new caribbean distribution agreement will attract more sales than that promised on 22 May of $4m.
Further the report on UK sales suggests that commercially sensitive information prevents detail!- is this a hint of imminent contracts?
France promises more next year.
Full of promise- will it deliver?
I am also sceptical of the rationale behind expansion into the thermal plastic waste recycling- does it inferr that the core d2w business model is dubious, or that management is full of confidence?
I am out unless promises show signs of fulfillment, at which time the sp will be above 14p I exect, tho' might also be tempted if it drops back to 8p

I think more contracts are on the way and I hope in the not to distant future, next month I reckon.

Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Group'), the degradable
plastics and waste-to-energy company, is pleased to announce that following the
recent interim results reported on Monday 25 September the Group is strongly
anticipating a move into profitability from quarter four of this year. This
confidence is driven by a sharp increase in received orders for the latter part
of the year.

The Group would also like to announce final settlement on the repayment of costs
in relation to the court case with EPI. The final cost agreed to be repaid to
Symphony is to be in excess of 300,000. This is in addition to the 600,000
already received earlier this year. All matters surrounding the litigation have
now been concluded.

The Group has also placed 6,300,000 ordinary 1 penny shares ('new ordinary
shares') at a price of 10 pence each in order to strengthen the balance sheet,
improve cash flow and start the initial investment phase on the waste-to-energy
project. Matthew Turner, managing director, has purchased 250,000 new ordinary
shares as part of the placing.

Following the placing, the directors have the following interest in the share
capital of the Company:

Michael Laurier 13.74%
Matthew Turner 0.36%
Ian Bristow 1.15%
Nirj Deva 0.03%

Application has been made for the new ordinary shares, which will rank pari
passu with the existing shares in issue, to be admitted to trading on AIM, and
admission is expected to become effective on 19 October 2006.

Michael Laurier, Chief Executive, said:

'The business is moving forward progressively and the increase in forward orders
resulting in the Group anticipating profitability in the near future is
encouraging.

We are also delighted to announce the conclusion of the litigation with EPI
allowing the business to move into 2007 free from the legal constraints that
have hindered the Group for so long.

We look forward to the future with confidence'

Super Symphony !!! Thought the interims had understated their progress considerably - back on the road to 30p!!

Lets hope so. Have sat on these for long enough without seeing any return.
Realistically, back on the road to 20p , but 30p is the triumph of hope over reason, imo!

I've said it before and no doubt I'll say it again but Green is the way to go and SYM has the right credentials. IMO the internet boom, oil and commodities will have nothing on the market that Green shares will have over the coming years if global warming etc continues apace.

Yea I think that is becoming a more general consneus now and SYM has only to gain from that opinion. But these prices are still far too low!

Agreed!

And here it goes!!

A good day. If it can stay above 14p we could be in for an enjoyable ride.

Pity it didn't - especially since I jumped in yesterday for a decent amount!

I have to say that if it is true that SYM is about to go profitable in Q4 as per the RNS (pleeeeze!!), then the current valuation (including new placing shares) of around 10 million has to be cheap - I mean, if they make 0.5 mil profit in 2007 increasing to 1.0 mil the year after then you have the company on a PE of 20 falling to 10.

If only people gave SYM the amount of attention that SEO is getting, this one would be on the ceiling already. However, after a swift 48% run-up and a spot of profit-taking, who knows where this could head by the time further contracts/trading updates, etc are announced.

All IMHO, PDYOR, etc.

Maybe SEO had just a bit TOO much attention ST, perhaps we should keep quiet about SYM and just let it slowly creep up without anyone noticing! Got in at 11.8p so am happy to hold long term, I've only got 10k at the moment so it is early days. Concentrating on SUN and ERX for the time being, oh and SEO of course!
kim

Kim, you may be right - a little steady growth never did anybody any harm. Agreed it's early days but decided to pile in for 15k yesterday, selling my VOG (which surprised even me a little), becuase I've got into too many oilies and am keen to get into a few stocks which are actually heading in the right direction (SOLA and VLK being my current success stories).

I figured if I bet bigger early on I'd make the most out of any rise - SYM doubling in the next few months may not be out of the question and I doubt VOG is going to set the world alight while it's still testing its current hole in the ground for the next 3 - 4 months. Time will tell.

On the other hand, if we could persuade all those on SEO to invest in SYM, on the logic that this business is a.) cheap and b.) profitable, we could get quite a nice rise. Spot of ramping, anybody?

A compromise: I'll stick a note on Dirver's Tips. Those contributors on the SEO thread who are more than one-stock wonders will read and digest . . . .

SEO are a joke and nothing like Symphony - a proper company who actually deliver what they say.
even short term I think Symphony is a great propsect, hopefully it can find a base around 14p and then build upwards towards 30.
Even so glad we've got two more holders and posters on this thread now.

soul ive tried several times to persuade the stubborn SEO holders to swap but I dont think they have any money left or the bottle to invest in another company with similar products/hopes that SEO HAD.

GDP, I'm amazed at the mentality of some. In love with the stock, unable to sort out the hype from the fundamentals.

Still, fortune favours those who do their homework and get in ahead of the pack.

On which note, here's the shareholder breakdown for SYM:

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
Major Shareholders

Shares in issue: 63.9m 1p Ords
Major Shareholders Amount % Holding
Michael Norman Laurier 9,703,142 15.18

Other Directors Amount % Holding
Keith Louis Frener 1,111,185 1.738
Ian Bristow 797,972 1.248
Nirj Joseph Deva 17,500 0.027


That means there is apparently an 80% free float - could be very good news when it comes to the institutions finally waking up to this one!

Luckily got in at 8 and 10.8p with two sizeable punts so Im sitting happy.
That will be interesting;

And one more thought:

SYM had this to say regarding the French market in their Interims:

"The d2w(R) business in France as a result of these efforts has converted some
1500 tonnes of normal finished products to d2w(R) oxo-degradable ones as against
virtually zero sales last year. Our expectations, based on current negotiations,
and trials for France alone, and in the coming year are to achieve sales of
several times this volume in a plastics market that is larger than the UK."

I spent a year studying in France some ten years ago and even back then the will of the government and hypermarkets to reduce plastic waste was considerable. At the time, the hypermarket chain E. Leclerc offered a "bag for life" scheme, in which shoppers bought a plastic bag for 1 Franc and could replace it for free at any time with a new one as long as they brought the old one back. The old ones were then recycled.

As SYM point out, the market in France is huge and I can anticipate that the take-up of SYM's additives will be swift if the major retailers decide they like d2w technology. Watch this space . . . .

Whilst I have not given up hope that something good may come of SEO, in fact I know that if they survive the next few weeks then there is some good news to come, I do feel that SYM are 101% more professional in their handling of the running of their company: fairly poor Interims quickly followed by a positive trading update to keep shareholders in the picture. SEO have a lesson to learn in keeping us informed. ST I have been backing out of oil shares recently, only have 4 left now; there are just too many out there at the moment, makes me a little uneasy!
kim

Agreed, Kim.

I'm also in SEO as well as these boys. Funny old world isn't it. Long term both could be huge. But probably no guesses for which one has the better chance.

1 Line in the Times for Syphony yesterday - Big Mover 'SYM up 2p - Further buying after a positive trading update'
At least Symphony;s getting on the radar.

It's had a couple of small mentions in Shares Mag as well recently.

New board appointment - IMO it means they are taking the first steps to becoming a much bigger, more valuable business and secondly that when they previously went throught restructuring this new appointment wasn't considered a necessity but now D2w's back on track they'd like him back to help.
But it could look like a step backwards to some.
Only a matter of time before the S.P gets back on track.

Thanks for the post, GDP.

Full text of RNS:

Symphony Plastic - Board Appointment
RNS Number:9875L
Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
13 November 2006


Symphony Plastic Technologies plc
Board Appointment


Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Company'), the degradable
plastics company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Stephens to
the Company Board, as Technical Director.

Michael previously resigned from the board on 20 January 2005 to allow him to
solely focus on technical aspects of the business. We welcome his re-appointment
following a review of our technical strategy.


Michael Laurier, Chief Executive commented; 'We are extremely pleased to welcome
Michael back to the Board where his experience and expertise will prove
invaluable to the future success of the business. With this strengthened Board
we look forward to the future with confidence.'

Hello soul, i remember that youre interested in small mining companies etc and that you mentioned something a while ago about Black rock etc etc, if not then dont worry, but looks like theyve come good for you.

Hello there - yes, I am still in BLR and have just broken even at 1.5p! :o) Keeping the faith is definitely working with this one (pending those flow-test results!!).

Found this write up about Symphony Plastic

Biodegradable plastics a solution to overflowing landfills - The Barbados Advocate, 23/11/2006

The Barbados Advocate

Thursday, 23/11/2006



Biodegradable plastics a solution to overflowing landfills
Web Posted - Thu Nov 23 2006
A NEW range of biodegradable plastic products is being described as the solution to the problem of overflowing landfills across the world.

Chief Executive Officer of Symphony Environmental, Michael Laurier, said that for small developing island states, the problem of disposing of plastics was serious, but his products could offer a solution.

The solution is not to ban plastics, the solution is not to incinerate plastics, because it creates poisonous gases and the process is rather expensive. The solution to this problem is to make plastic vanish.

The range of products was introduced to officials attending the ACP/EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly during a ceremony hosted by Symphony Environmental and Brydens Limited on Tuesday evening at the Barbados Hilton.

The new technology that makes it possible for plastic to vanish is called OXO-degradation. Oxo-biodegradable plastics can be programmed at the time of manufacture to degrade in as little as few months or as much as a few years. This is possible due to the addition of a small amount of a pro-degradant additive in the manufacturing process, which changes the behaviour of plastics, Laurier said.

The plastic degrades to become carbon dioxide, water, and humus, and does not leave fragments of petro-polymers in the soil. It is also safe for long-term contact with any food type at temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius, and is ideal for frozen food packaging. Most flexible and semi-rigid products can be made from oxo-biodegradable plastics, including shopping and garbage bags, films for packaging, bottles, among others.

Director of the Environmental Protection Department, Jeffrey Headley, said that plastics were one of the waste streams of concern in Barbados because of the length of time they take to degrade and their wide use. However, he said, that the introduction of a wide range biodegradable plastics would provide a solution to this problem and have a positive effect of conserving land space, and on Barbados environment. Headley said that the Ministry of Environment looked forward to working with any organisation offering products to help Barbados fragile environment.

Group Chairman of ANSA MCAL (Barbados) Limited, of which Brydens Limited is a subsidiary, John Bellamy, noted the frightening impact of humans on the environment, but said the excellent and affordable bio-degradable plastics could help reduce this stress if the products and principle behind them become widely accepted.

Great post, Morgan - thanks!!

bolstered by recent article in shares mag - target price 30p up

Good find morgan, if anyone can paste shares mag article would be good, this company should have a market cap of over 20million.
I think they recently released some more shares which too me is good news, bar the tiny dilution, but maybe a few more could be released to give Symhpony more room to manouvre in its negotiations and marketing. This could really be huge in 2007.

Shares mag also hinted at the release of news in the next 3 - 4 months.

GDP, 30p a share would be great.

Have sent you a mail.

Somebody was clearly reading the article - a slight tick-up:

SYM Bid: 12.75p Offer: 13.5p Change: 0.25

do you mean an email to my personal account or one via MoneyAm? as im not sure hwo to check those.

GDP, I sent via MoneyAM, but this should link over directly to whatever email address you specified in your profile and the mail should arrive in your normal inbox.

thanks, I'll check when i get home.

Symphony Plastics making the most of waste opportunity

Shareholders in Symphony Plastics (SYM:AIM)
have had to be patient since the firm was
floated in 2001 but it looks like they are about
to be rewarded.
Shares met chief executive Michael Laurier as
he was recovering from a visit to Hong Kong
and preparing for a trip to the West Indies. This
underlines the international appeal of the
groups d2w(R) technology, which allows
plastic to degrade and leave mainly water.
Although Symphony initially concentrated
on manufacturing biodegradable plastic bags,
it quickly realised that this was not the
most sensible way to utilise its technology.
However, there was a long hiatus until it had
defeated a legal challenge from EPI, a US
competitor. Now the group is now expanding
internationally.
Although Symphony is talking to a large
number of suppliers to UK supermarkets as
these behemoths seek to burnish their green
credentials, the greatest potential, at least in
the short term, is overseas. Its success in Brazil
with Schincariol, the second largest soft drinks
company there, has led to interest from rivals.
It is also talking with a large number of
Brazilian companies about the possible use of
its technology.
Symphony received orders worth $4 million
in the Caribbean this year and believes there is
scope for substantial growth there. In South
Africa, Astra Pack, the second largest packaging
group, is a significant customer. Hong
Kong and the UAE are other areas of potential
growth.
The company has already indicated that
it is moving into profit. That could be
accelerated if its new waste-to-energy
business starts to win orders. We believe that
there should be announcements in the next
3-4 months.
THE WRITER HOLDS SHARES IN THIS COMPANY
by: John Marshall

Courtesy of Soul , thanks.

I have seen tesco promoting the fact that more of its packaging is biodegradable recently. In the past their bags carried the epl label so i am not sure whether sym is involved, but clearly the market for such products is growing and is probably still larger than any alternative to plastic.

GN, I am fairly certain that SYM is not involved as a supplier to Tesco at present - we'd know about it. Someone on the SEO thread many moons ago mentioned Tesco's biodegradables, but I can't remember who the supplier was.

The market is definitely good for SYM's products (otherwise we wouldn't be interested in the co), but as recent newsflow confirms, the current customers are mostly overseas.

But still the U.K. market does provide huge potential, the recent wave of green publicity by the Supermarkets shows this. They need to put firm action behind thier words, Symphony offers that.

Would be nice to see if this can outpace SEO ;o)

yea i made a verbal bet with tweenie or someone like that a while back, and they've certainly pulled through. SEO also has to rise by around 1200% for any holders that bought in a few months back so I think SYM is well on its way to thoroughly thrashing them.
S.P. target price 30p

at 30p I would even be beyond the fabled triple bagger of this thread - after 3 and 1/2 years!!

its a long wait but i believe any holder for that long would be happy to wait for the S.P. to break 30 as it will surely do in the next 6-12 months.

Global Nomad, further to your post #196, I notice today while scanning the Interim Statement, that it is Co-Op which has already converted its entire plastic bag intake to SYM's d2w brand. SYM says that it is in talks with other major supermarket chains, but cannot give details at present.

Hope this helps.

cheers

Bioplastics Show Signs of a Boom in 2006
Fonte: European Bioplastics

(29 de Novembro 2006)

BRUSSELS -- The bioplastics industry in Europe has experienced its first boom in market development during the year 2006. This result emerged from a recent survey conducted by the industry association European Bioplastics amongst its 66 members. The intention was to gather information on the state of the art in the bioplastics industry and the market development in Europe. The questions covered issues such as production, new products, converters, development of sales, and market highlights of the year 2006, as well as expectations for 2007. Growth in part of up to 100% on the previous year is anticipated by manufacturers, particularly in biopackaging. Numerous chains of stores throughout Europe are introducing biopackaging in response to the growing number of consumers who are concerned with depletion of fossil resources and climate change. According to the Association survey, companies in this sector expect continued strong positive growth in 2007.

In a preliminary review of the year 2006 the bioplastics industry reported a strong increase in demand. Us Users interest has grown across all product sectors. In bioplastics film packaging the very beginning of a boom is evidenced by the strong growth. Businesses attribute this largely to three aspects: raised consumer environmental awareness, companies being increasingly prepared to actively support sustainable development, and the sharp rise in raw material and energy prices. "Bioplastics are regarded as an innovative solution" concludes Harald Kaeb, Association Chairman. Similarly to organic food and bioenergy, the emergence of bioplastics is a result of changing attitudes in business and society.

Both the use of renewable resources as well as the biodegradability and compostability of many bioplastics products have become convincing sales and benefits arguments. Technical development of the special materials characteristics of bioplastics has progressed to the point where bioplastics are increasingly gaining a competitive edge. Material properties such as the excellent printability with no need for pre-treatment and the glossiness and barrier against gas, oils and fats, can be advantageous in specific applications, e.g. for fresh produce packaging. Products such as carrier bags which can subsequently be used in the home as biowaste bags, or catering articles and mulch films provide the benefit of a biological waste management option after use.

The positive trend is most evident in Great Britain, Europes pioneering country for biopackaging. In September a leading supermarket chain announced that it would change over 500 product lines to biopackaging. The objective is to save 4,000 tons of fossil-based plastics annually. Other British retailers also plan to increasingly adopt bioplastics. Biopackaging can now be found on supermarket shelves right across Europe.

European Bioplastics has published information based on its members survey which outlines product development innovations and growth in production capacity. The number of products, producers and industrial users has increased in equal measure. As such, bioplastics are well on the way to achieving the leap from niche market presence to a broader introduction in the medium term.

Bioplastics market share of total plastics consumption in Europe currently accounts for less than one percent. Following extended development and trial phases, bioplastics products now have become fit for market in specific application sectors. This is a pre-condition for dynamic growth. Encouraged by rapidly growing demand, manufacturers have continued to expand production capacities. However to exploit the application potential that has become evident, further significant investments will be required in the future.

Given the high cost and a lead time of at least two years until a new manufacturing plant comes on stream, investors need to be wary of making decisions based on short- term criteria. The question arises as to whether measures should be created to support the market introduction of innovative development. It would also further strengthen the international competitiveness of Europe in important innovation areas such as bioplastics technology.

The results of the Associations survey indicate that companies from this sector anticipate continued strong positive growth in 2007.

European Bioplastics is the representation of the bioplastics industry in Europe. The association comprises companies from the agricultural feedstock, chemical and plastics industry, together with industrial users and recycling companies.

great post morgan, confirms some of our suspicions that Symphony may well have bagged some big clients.

Good article, morgan - nice to see at least something is booming :o)

GDP, surely SYM would have announced big contract wins via RNS?

yes i think they would have were the contracts sealed but i believe that negotiations could be at advanced stages with a number of players and the deals could be announced in the next month or so.

interesting to read all your posts.
Still eagerly watching and waiting for the speculation to turn into proof.
The annual bioplastics show article promotes the idea of a growth industry and seemed widely supported w lots of leading edge companies exhibiting, however i couldn't find sym registered on their website. Apart from the lack of newsflow, my main concern has been that oxo-degradables are not classified as compostible by the european standards, which may be why the current lack of widespread use. The organic alternatives would appear to carry an edge here, however the market ( both retail and stock) hasn't shown a clear favourite. Certainly it would be nice to have some evidence of more UK users than the co-op.
I really like sym because of the fact that they have a very low market cap, have a proven product with a clear distribution plan and are promising profits soon. I'm no expert w charting however it appears to have broken the long term downtrend. Contract news soon please.

Apologies if I've missed something but I think the issue here is what sym produces and what bioplastics are as opposed to fossil based plastics( ie oil).

Is it not the case that sym prooduce an additive to help fossil based plastics breakdown rather than bioplastics which are made of corn starch(?) etc and are naturally biodegradeable. Could this be why sym is not registered on said website? if I am not mistaken this may be good news for the environment but bad news for SYM.

Please let me know I am mistaken but all plastics are not the same. and by extension all biodegradable plastic is not the same or part of syms market.



GN

Spot on, GN.
Symphony & it's subsidiaries make non-degradable, degradable & pro-degradent (d2W additive) products, but not bio-degradable.
IMO, Symphony will, at some time in the future, need to consider the bio-degradable market as the oil based alternatives will become politically and socially out of favour.

So, yes interesting post, but no perhaps to being sym relevant and perhaps interesting from the opposite (read negative) way than intended.

It may be that the time window for this product is shortening as industry is already moving (booming) to the next generation product.

The next trading update will tell - but for a speculative punt the recent fall could be a good buying op.

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC said it is confident about future as it reported trading is in line with its hopes of moving into profitability from the fourth quarter of this year.

Symphony said it has concluded its review of the CARICOM business (Caribbean Community and Common Market) and is making a final provision of 500,000 stg against the bad debt of a former distributor.

Chief executive Michael Laurier said restructuring of the CARICOM region had impacted the balance sheet but that it was 'positive in terms of maximising profitability and cash flow going forward.'

The company added that sales and gross profit margins continue to increase.

Thanks for the post, Queen1.

Full text:

Symphony Plastic - Trading Statement
RNS Number:9556N
Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
15 December 2006


Symphony Plastic Technologies plc
Trading Update and Convertible Redeemable Loan Facility


Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Group'), the degradable
plastics and waste-to-energy company, is pleased to announce that, following the
recent Trading Update on 13 October, trading is in line with management
expectations of moving into profitability from quarter four of this year. Sales
and gross profit margins continue to increase.

As reported in September's Interim Results, this margin improvement follows the
change in strategic direction of the Group and the re-focus from a high volume
low-margin commodity business to a much leaner higher-margin environmental
technology business. This transition has allowed the Group to expand into new
markets and products and to take advantage of the significant opportunities
provided.

The Board have concluded its review of the CARICOM business (Caribbean Community
and Common Market) and is making a final provision of 500,000 against the bad
debt of a former distributor. It is anticipated to recover this investment
through new licence fee income over the next three years and materially enhanced
sales in the region.

As part of this on-going strategic review Symphony has recently reviewed its
North American investment in Degradable Polymer Products Inc. It is the Group's
view that the medium term value of this investment, based on current events,
could be materially higher than the PUT Option price contained within the
Distribution Agreement. As a result, the Group will no longer be exercising the
PUT Option which had expected to be completed before the end of December 2006.

Any impact that this would have had on the business will be covered by a new
500,000 convertible redeemable loan facility with the Headstart Funds leaving
the business in a cash neutral position. It is anticipated that the Group will
not require the full facility which will be used to bridge the short-fall in
cash-flow due to the Board's decision not to exercise the PUT Option but wait
for higher returns in the future.

This will be available for conversion into 1p ordinary shares after 120 days
unless redeemed. Conversion into 1p ordinary shares is calculated at 95% of the
lowest bid price during the 15 trading days prior to the conversion date. In
addition 500,000 warrants have been issued at a subscription price of 15p per 1p
ordinary share, 200,000 of which may be deferred up to one year. Interest on the
loan is 8% per annum. The cost of redemption if made will be either 110% of the
loan if repaid within 180 days, or 105% after 180 days.

Michael Laurier, Chief Executive of Symphony, said:

'The recent strategic review and the subsequent evolution of the business has
been an extremely beneficial exercise for us both in terms of improving our
revenues and enhancing our margins

Symphony continues to develop the many opportuntities available in a wide range
of applications and markets.

The restructuring of the CARICOM region has impacted the balance sheet but is
positive in terms of maximising profitability and cash flow going forward. We
are now in full control of the development in the region.

We continue to work towards the profitability of the business and look forward
to the future with confidence.'

That issue about the bad debt is a bit weird, but hopefully SYM will soon be cashflow positive.

Cheers soul traders.

i thought the statement was rather odd - the financial agreements are fairly hard to understand, re. PUT etc, but overall it seems as if Symhpony are on track and recovering well.

Ticked up today: SYM Bid: 11.75p Offer: 12.5p Change: 0.5

Ticking down now, sold half my holding at 12.5 but thinking re-investing.

Lack of news flow is clearly giving this one the old slow-puncture effect.

Mkt cap 8 mil - surely ought to look cheap when the predictions of profitability start becoming a reality?

Still, WDIK - this stock doesn't know I own it!! Hanging in patiently . . . .

Another slight drop today based on today's news, but that's hardly surprising; some lucky punters are geting the co for 10p a share!!

Symphony Plastic - Notice of EGM
RNS Number:7468Q
Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
06 February 2007

SYMPHONY PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES PLC

Conditional 1.4 million Share Placing and
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting ('EGM')

Symphony Plastic Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or the 'Group'), the degradable
plastics and waste-to-energy company, announces a conditional placing of
14,085,000 shares at 10 pence ('Proposed Placing'), EGM notice and proposed
change of name.

Reasons for the Proposed Placing

Symphony has raised 1.4 million in a placing of 14,085,000 shares at 10 pence
subject to approval at EGM. The Board of Symphony believe that it is in the
best interest of the Company and its shareholders to replace part of its
overseas finance facilities and other loans and to further invest in the
enhancement of sales and marketing, R & D facilities and technical support
services.

Michael Laurier, chief executive officer has purchased 500,000 new ordinary
shares, Matthew Turner, managing director, has purchased 50,000 new ordinary
shares and Ian Bristow, finance director has purchased 50,000 new ordinary
shares as part of the Proposed Placing.

Following the Proposed Placing, the directors have the following interest in the
share capital of the Company:

Michael Laurier 12.18%
Matthew Turner 0.36%
Ian Bristow 1.05%
Michael Stephens 0.28%
Nirj Deva 0.02%

The Group anticipates trading in 2007 will be ahead of 2006 and also expects to
see maiden revenues from Symphony Energy Resources in the field of tyre and
plastic recycling. The Group expects sales for 2006 to be in the region of
4.3m.

Extraordinary General Meeting

Symphony is holding an EGM at 9:00 am on Tuesday, 27 February 2007, at Elstree
House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1LE. The purpose of the
meeting is, inter alia, to provide the directors with the necessary authorities
in relation to the Proposed Placing of 14,085,000 new ordinary shares of 1p
each, at a placing price of 10p each, in the capital of the Company ('New
Ordinary Shares'), ranking pari passu in all respects with the existing issued
ordinary shares in the capital of the Company. Application will be made for all
such New Ordinary Shares, once issued and allotted, to be admitted to trading on
AIM.

Shareholder approval is also sought to change the Company's name to 'Symphony
Environmental Technologies Plc.', to better reflect the nature of Symphony's
business. This reinforces the Company's commitment to the development of
environmental technology solutions including oxo-degradable technology and waste
to energy systems.

For further information, please contact:

Symphony Tel: 020 8207 5900
Michael Laurier, CEO
Ian Bristow, FD

Panmure Gordon & Co Tel: 020 7614 8385
Andrew Godber

Citigate Dewe Rogerson Tel: 020 7638 9571
Ged Brumby


Further information on Symphony Plastic Technologies plc:

Symphony develops and supplies environmentally responsible pro-degradent
additives as well as plastic packaging products. The Group's main technology,
marketed under the d2wTM registered trademark, causes plastic to degrade,
leaving only water, a minimal amount of carbon dioxide and trace amounts of
non-toxic biomass over a short time period. The d2wTM product range includes
pro-degradent additives developed for an increasing variety of applications as
well as a range of finished flexible plastic products.

Symphony has a diverse and growing customer base in the UK and is establishing
itself as an international business with distribution agreements in Argentina,
Brazil, Canada & USA, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,
Portugal, South Africa, the Caribbean, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. d2wTM products
can be found in more than 40 countries.

Symphony is marketing and developing innovative waste-to-energy technology
processing plants and is exploring various opportunities where there is a demand
to increase recycling of waste plastics, tyres and other waste streams by cost
effective processes.

Further information on Symphony can be found at www.symphonyplastics.com and
www.degradable.net.

Good to see the directors involving themselves in the placing.

And a bit of a trading update too:

"The Group anticipates trading in 2007 will be ahead of 2006 and also expects to
see maiden revenues from Symphony Energy Resources in the field of tyre and
plastic recycling. The Group expects sales for 2006 to be in the region of
4.3m."

Has anyone tried using Symphony's website recently?

I have just had a quick look around and find myself confused by the number of different sites and their content. Also I can't find a link to the Energy side of the business.

Can anyone do better than me?

I'll give it a go later when im less angry about the flurry of red on my screen today.

Could be topping up time soon - name change around the corner too.

Well glad I didnt and that I sold half my holding around 13p!
Trading update IMO does not make for as bad a reading as the drop in the S.P. suggests - potential is still there and products are soundly based for growth - I will wait for S.P. to stabilise before considering further investment - 8p looks a bit cheap IMO!

Irritating, glad I dumped this and bought HAIK a week or so ago.

Market over-reaction as usual.

presumably the share placing won't now take place, at least not at 10p.EGM planned for 27th. Looks like huge dilution reqd to keep this afloat. I would expect it to drop condiderably further unless management provide any more positive noises. agree the product and concept sound good but the negativity is quite disconcerting.
I also would only buy back in after the full effects of this are revealed. we need full details from management who are very economical with the revevant info.

A revenue warning from Symphony Plastic Technologies (SYM) left its shares trading 2.75p lower at 8p. The company said that it expected first-quarter sales to come in below expectations following a slide in orders in certain overseas markets. The biodegradable plastics specialist said that despite an encouraging final quarter last year, the anticipated move into profitability had been delayed. Symphony said it had been forced to take a more cautious view on the timing of the recovery from last year's strategic direction change.

Bad news but I don't think its the end of Symphony ddoc2.

Symphony Plastic Technologies PLC
30 April 2007


BUSINESS UPDATE AND BOARD CHANGE
GRANT AWARD


BUSINESS UPDATE


Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ('The Company,') the degradable plastic
and waste-to-energy Group is pleased to announce that since the last business
update on 22 February 2007 significant progress has been made in a number of key
business areas. In Portugal the country's largest retail group, Sonae, has
adopted d2wTM in all their carrier bags for their Continente, Mondelo and
Mondelo Bonjour supermarket chains, which are estimated to account for more than
500 million bags per year. This is significant not in terms of absolute value,
but for the breakthrough which it represents. This builds on the current
portfolio which includes Marriott, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Tesco and the
Co-op who all presently use d2wTM finished products or our additive technology.


On 22 February 2007, the Company also announced delays in orders in a number of
key overseas markets. Following high level discussions with major clients in
these territories these problems have now been addressed and corrective action
taken to bring sales levels into line with management expectations. Further
updates will be made when the Company's Preliminary Results are announced before
the end of May.


The Company also announces that Matthew Turner, Group Managing Director, left
the Company on Friday 27th April following a review by the Company. There are no
plans to appoint another Group MD.


A strategic review of the organisation of the business is nearing completion.
There are now three operating subsidiaries (see notes to editors), and in future
the Plc itself will be organised into separate operating departments each headed
by a specialist reporting to the Chief Executive and thence to the Board. It is
anticipated that this will improve the efficiency and management control of the
Company and will focus specialist expertise where it is needed.



50,000 GRANT FROM UK GOVERNMENT



Symphony Energy Resources Ltd. ('SER'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Symphony
Environmental Technologies Plc, was created to focus on converting
waste-to-energy by innovative processes. It is currently working with two
waste-to-energy reprocessing technologies, Thermal and Microwave Pyrolysis. The
Company, is pleased to announce that SER has accepted an award from the UK
Secretary of State for Trade and Industry of a grant of 50,000 for a
feasibility study into microwave pyrolysis of scrap tyres.


SER will be undertaking this study, in association with Imperial College,
London, to gain a greater understanding of microwave activity in this
application, and of the thermodynamics of microwave degradation of tyres.


The outputs of microwave pyrolysis are a Tyre Derived Oil (TDO) and carbon
black. Microwave energy is more efficient than heat in terms of
processing-power consumed and is expected to give off lower direct and indirect
emissions per ton processed. The output products are expected to be cleaner and
therefore of higher value than their thermal equivalent. The study is due to
start shortly and is expected to run for a period of 20 weeks.


These technologies address two of the world's most significant environmental
concerns, - the disposal of waste, and the reduction of dependence on imported
oil. The Company will announce the findings of this study in due course.

Exciting times ahead.
A large number of Multinationals have shown faith in Symphony D2w products and the problems expressed in its last trading statement have been addressed.

A grant has been made to one of SYM's subsidiary's to carry out some exciting and potentially lucrative research.

Preliminary's due end of May which should be very interesting, I have no doubt these will reflect well on SYM's performance and make a note that they will be moving into profit.

Will raise my holding when trading opens tomorrow morning. Shares could easily double back to 14p in 07.

Excellent news on all fronts, especially in Portugal. The grant award is extremely interesting as well and shows a commitment to, and enthusiasm for, SYM's technology.

I've just topped up at 7.73

Return to 14p looks on.

have dipped my tow in once again, if 8p goes then agree a good jump might be poss

Article in the Shares magazine Green section today. Suggesting perhaps that the troubles are now behind us.

hope so, i have recently taken a dip buy on these and after the last rns things should get back on track..all indicators are it is just a matter of time
watcher

yep ive got the same idea too . Recovery through 07 looks likely.

Symphony Environmental Tech. PLC
30 May 2007



Business Update

Product Clarification







Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or 'the Company'), the
degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, is pleased to announce the
following:



BUSINESS UPDATE



The Group continues to make progress notwithstanding the delays affecting
performance which have already been announced. In the oxo-biodegradable
plastics Division the transition from low-margin finished product to
higher-margin additive is taking effect. In the waste-to energy Division we are
pleased to announce progress with Thermal Pyrolysis (see below) in addition to
the progress with Microwave Pyrolysis announced on 30th April.



Oxo-biodegradable Plastic (d2w)



The changes referred to in the Company's Business Update announcement on 30
April 2007 have started to have a positive effect on the business. Sales of
higher-margin products are growing and operating costs are falling.



The Company's announcements of 22 February and 30 April 2007 referred to delays
in a number of overseas markets, and that corrective action had been taken. Two
market areas were involved, and in the first we are pleased to say the issues
have been resolved. Most of the local stock has been sold and paid for, and new
orders have been confirmed for delivery. In the second market area, local stocks
are being sold, the process of reconfirming orders and stock repositioning is
ongoing, and further updates will be given at the Preliminary Results stage,
which will now be in June, rather than at the end of May.



Waste to Energy (Thermal Pyrolysis)



Symphony is also pleased to announce that Cabinet approval has been given in Sri
Lanka for an MOU between Symphony Energy Resources Ltd. (SER) and the Ceylon
Petroleum Corporation (CPC) of Sri Lanka, supported by The Ministry of Petroleum
of Sri Lanka.



The project is to build a Thermal Pyrolysis plant in Sri Lanka in 2008 and has
been agreed as a result of meetings between SER and a team of experts from CPC.
It must be stressed that no contract has yet been signed, but the MOU represents
a major step forward for Symphony.



CPC is the state owned Oil Company of Sri Lanka and is the sole importer and
refiner of oil products into Sri Lanka. Current operations include a refinery
in Colombo, over 800 filling stations throughout the island, supplies to the
marine bunkering companies, aviation fuel to the international airport, and
supplies of oil products to the independent oil companies.







Thermal Pyrolysis is a process that applies heat to plastics in the absence of
oxygen to break the chemical bonds. The system converts waste plastics into
Marine Diesel Oil (MDO), and is designed to recycle mixed plastic waste streams
into valuable and easily marketable products. The process provides an
alternative to conventional and more costly recycling systems and can use most
types of plastic waste that currently go to landfill. The system itself uses
very little energy and is self-sustaining with virtually zero waste from the
process. If the plant is constructed, in due course MDO output per unit is
expected to be in the region of 18,000 tonnes per annum or the equivalent of
150,000 barrels of oil.



This technology addresses two of the most pressing environmental questions faced
by governments worldwide - What to do with waste plastics, and how to reduce
dependence on imported oil.





PRODUCT CLARIFICATION (oxo-biodegradable plastic)



Plastics, recycling, compostability and renewable issues are now constantly in
the media and much confusion exists over this subject. Symphony's d2w(R)
oxo-biodegradable technology produces plastic which degrades by a process of
OXO-degradation, initiated by an additive. The process involves little or no
additional cost, as products can be made with the same machinery and workforce
as conventional plastic products. During their useful life they are just as
thin, strong, and durable as ordinary plastic.



It is important to note that the plastic does not just fragment. It is consumed
by bacteria after the additive has reduced the molecular weight, and it is
therefore 'biodegradable.' This process continues until the material has
biodegraded to nothing more than CO2, water, and humus, and it does not leave
fragments of petro-polymers in the soil.



Eco-toxicity tests demonstrate that oxo-biodegradable plastic produces no
immediate, or cumulative, adverse effects on the soil, whether from the material
itself or from pro-degradants, plasticisers, surfactants, pigments, metal salts
or lubricants. D2w(R) does not contain 'heavy metals.'



The UK Food Standards Agency's Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals has carried
out a risk assessment on trace elements and has shown that most of the metal
salts used in oxo-biodegradable plastics are trace-elements necessary for
healthy plant and human growth.



Unlike PVC, the polymers from which oxo-biodegradable plastics are made do not
contain organo-chlorine. Nor do they contain PCBs, nor do they emit methane or
nitrous oxide, even under anaerobic conditions.



The time taken for d2w(R) products to degrade can be 'programmed' at the time of
manufacture and can be a few months or a few years. Exposure to sunlight
accelerates degradation, but the process of oxo-bio-degradation, once initiated,
continues even in the absence of light, so long as air is present. Products can
be vacuum-packed for delivery and will not degrade in the absence of air until
needed for use.



On 24th May this year the Periodical Publishers Association of the UK
recommended to all its members that oxo-biodegradable film be used for wrapping
their magazines for distribution. D2w(R) is already in use for this purpose.







Oxo-biodegradable plastics are currently made from a by-product of oil refining,
and oil is of course a finite resource, but this by-product arises because the
world needs fuels for engines, and would arise whether or not the by-product
were used to make plastic goods.



Unless the oil is left under the ground, carbon dioxide will inevitably be
released, but until other fuels and lubricants have been developed for engines,
it makes good environmental sense to use the by-product, instead of wasting it
by 'flare-off' at the refinery and using scarce agricultural resources to make
plastics.



D2w(R) has been certified safe for long-term contact with any food type at
temperatures up to 40degreesC, and oxo-biodegradable products are being supplied
by the UK's leading supermarkets, Tesco and the Co-op. NB: In view of the
major custom of Walmart, is there any prospect of tying up ASDA at some point?



In Portugal the country's largest retail group, Sonae, has adopted d2w(R)
plastic carrier bags, and other major users include Marriott, Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines, BUPA, News International, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Walmart.
Oxo-biodegradable plastic is ideal for frozen food packaging, as it can be kept
for extended periods at low temperature, and will quickly degrade when it
becomes a waste product at normal temperatures.



In Brazil more than 20 cities have issued a direction that the city authorities
and all their suppliers use only oxo-biodegradable plastic for their packaging,
bags, and refuse sacks.



If people want to incinerate oxo-biodegradable plastic with heat recovery, or
recycle them, or re-use them, then that can be done. The key point is what
happens to the plastic which is not collected, and gets into the environment as
litter. Conventional plastic will lie around in the environment for many
decades, but d2w(R) will degrade in a short time leaving no harmful residues.



Biodegradable plastics have been supplied in UK supermarkets for more than three
years but there is no evidence that they have caused any increase in litter.



Oxo-biodegradable plastic also has useful applications in agriculture. For many
years farmers and growers have used plastic sheets to protect their crops but
after the crop has been harvested many thousands of square kilometres of dirty
plastic have to be removed and disposed of. This is a very expensive process,
and creates huge quantities of contaminated waste.



Oxo-biodegradable plastic sheets can however be programmed at manufacture to
degrade soon after the harvest. The fragments can then be ploughed into the soil
where they complete the biodegradation process and become a source of carbon for
next year's plants. Symphony has trials ongoing with a new additive specially
formulated for this purpose.







Symphony Environmental Technologies

Good update and im pleased that I now understand D2w better, i remember a few people commenting earlier on whether or not it was actually biodegradeable.
Outlook looks very good and it will be interesting to see if the proposed sri lankan plant goes ahead and what the terms of the contract will be.

I would think the shares will move higher than the 5% already achieved.

can only be positive for s.p. but as per norm..wait and see..nice to be in now they are getting their act together

watcher

I think the board have done very well, restructing the entire company must have been difficult and was very risky and theyve managed to create a very bright outlook for the shares.
Up 10%

nearly all the the logged sells are delayed buys. we need to advance thro' 8p tomorrow to cont the bounce. promises as before- hopefully will be provided evidence soon- does anyone know when the results are due?

Is this another SEO

100% not.

Stanelco is an embassador for failure. Its management team have been shown to be totally inept.

They NEVER sold anything, their RNS's usually come about from these conversations in the boardroom;

Board member A - 'Hey, can you remember when ASDA asked to look at our product a year back, and then didn't?

Board member B - 'Yea, those were great times, shall we tell the market?'

Board member A - 'For sure, i'll do it myself'

Board member B - 'Wait a second, arent ASDA owned by an even bigger firm?

Board member A - 'Oh yea, something like woolmart?

Board member B - 'Thats the one, lets just say there interested as well'

Board member A - 'Sounds like a plan, oh and by the way does our product even work? you know that greenseal stuff?

Board member B - 'I dont think so'

Board member A - 'Darn, may as well release the news anyway'

Board member B - 'And then we can release the same news a month later!'

Board member A - 'You got it, now to cash in my shares before our investors figure out our plan'

Symphony has a proven product, sales in Brazil, the Caribbean and England. Tesco are actually using their product. The English and Sri Lankan government are both interested in their electrolisis process .

So No, it is not, in any way, shape or form, like the soon to be liquidated Stanelco.

after last r.n.s. and some small buying today i hope things pick up as SYM have sat still for to long now..prelims before the month is out they said..

watcher

even barclays think this a cheap s.p. having increased their holding from 4% to 5% recently..fingers crossed on the up soon..
watcher

Symphony Environmental Technologies reported a wider first-half pretax loss on a 28 pct decline in sales due to the implementation of strategy changes, but said that it looks forward to the future with confidence. The degradable plastics and waste-to-energy group posted a pretax loss of 1.06 mln stg for the six months ended June 30, compared with a loss of 0.87 mln stg last year, on sales of 1.7 mln stg, down from 2.35 mln.

The company said that the recent changes to its management structure and operating personnel are having a positive effect on its operations. The group is now moving into a period of lower operating cost and higher gross profit following the completion of its restructuring program, it said.

The company added that it will continue to invest in technology and marketing advancements in all areas of the business.

nice to see someone else still here with a watching brief, and patience.....

Much patience required Global Nomad but all will be good (and green) in the end...

Symphony Environmental Tech.
PLC 02 October 2007



2 October 2007

SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES PLC ("Symphony" or the "Company")

CHANGE OF NOMINATED ADVISER & BROKER

The Directors of Symphony are pleased to announce that HB Corporate, a division
of Hoodless Brennan plc, has been appointed as the Company's Nominated Adviser
and Broker with immediate effect.

For further information: Symphony Michael Laurier, Chief Executive 020 8207 5900

HB Corporate Rod Venables 020 7510 8600

Further information on the Symphony Group can be found at
www.symphonyplastics.com and www.degradable.net

Symphony Environmental Tech. PLC
26 November 2007



26 November 2007


SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES PLC

EXECUTIVE AND STAFF SHARE OPTIONS
DISTRIBUTORS' SHARE OPTION REWARD SCHEME

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or 'the Company'), the
degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, is pleased to announce that it
has granted the following options in recognition of the efforts made since April
this year and as an incentive for future performance.

Up to 2,270,000 options will be granted to all the staff of the Company and its
subsidiaries under the Company's EMI scheme. The options are exercisable at a
subscription price of 2.75 pence per share at any time after the second
anniversary and before the tenth anniversary of the option grant date.

A total of 10,000,000 options will be granted to the Directors of the Company at
a subscription price of 2.75 pence per share, exercisable between the first and
tenth anniversary of the option grant date. These options are exercisable only
if the share price of the Company's shares has risen to a level which is at
least three times greater than the share price at the close of business on 23
November 2007. The share options granted to the Directors are as follows:

Nirj Deva 1,500,000

Michael Laurier 2,500,000

Michael Stephen 2,000,000

Ian Bristow 3,000,000

Michael Stephens 1,000,000

All existing share options granted to executives and staffs are to be cancelled
with the exception of 1,200,000 share options granted to Michael Stephen on 28
April 2007. The 12,270,000 new executive and staff share options represent 14%
per cent of the Company's current issued share capital.

DISTRIBUTORS' SHARE OPTION REWARD SCHEME

The Company is launching a new share option reward program for its key
distributors in recognition of their valuable contribution during 2007 and for
attaining certain sales levels going forward. The Company is intending to grant
options in proportion to revenue generated by each distributor in 2007 and it is
expected that up to 250,000 options will be granted before the end of the year.
The subscription price will be 5 pence per share. The options may be exercised
after one year from date of grant, and within 3 years from date of grant, and
provided the grantee remains a distributor of d2w.

For 2008 and subsequent years the number of shares and the option price will be
fixed at the end of the year

Grief if anyone thought things were bad before, the sp graph over 2007 tells a cautionary tale.
- Instead of lathering themselves with Options - Execs "Earn your salaries - get out there and sell..."
Shareholders are being taken for a ride, IMHO.
Options are already too high and represent a Win-Win situation for the Execs - usually smacks of general incompetance - but DYOR.

thats a big increase today anyone shed any light on the jump......not complaining of course

watcher

With only four trades who knows.

hope this leads the way to progress and recovery of s.p...nice RNS to start the festive month off....

watcher

yep very good news. Shows confidence in Symphony.
Moving to profit could help the shares recover to the old heights.

glad its followed on with another bounce.

should provide the shares some support around 5 p till the next results.

Hunter Hall is a leading international ethical fund manager, based in Australia,
with $AUD 2.8 billion under management. The Hunter Hall Global Deep Green Trust
implements its positive ethical investment policy by investing only in companies
which make a positive impact on environmental, humanitarian, social, and
sustainability issues. In addition, it excludes investment in countries which
support commercial whaling and donates one third of management fees to charity,
including projects which support biodiversity.

Hunter Hall's Executive Chairman, Peter MacDonald Hall, said today: "We are
investing in Symphony because we want to see its cost-effective degradable
plastic technology used to reduce the appalling problem of plastic waste which
floats on the oceans and pollutes the rivers, fields and streets of the world.
We also support the work it is doing in the field of waste-to-energy.

Our generation of humanity has the responsibility to take up the struggle to
understand the issues and to use our rationality to change human behaviour to
re-create a sustainable and balanced world."

if the support holds at this level all that will help is positive news or imho it will slip again...still waiting to see if the buying kicks in for a smiley face future....sure i am not alone..keep busy steff
watcher

On a brighter note, Symphony Environmental Technologies continued to make progress, climbing 0.875 more to 4.875 following yesterday's news that the degradable plastics and waste-to-energy group will place up to 14 mln new shares with Hunter Hall's unit trusts and will raise gross proceeds of up to 700,000 stg.

Hunter Hall, an Australia-based leading international ethical fund manager, will hold a 19.13 pct stake in Symphony, or about 19.04 mln shares, if the placing is completed in full.

Symphony's d2w(R) degradable plastic technology is rapidly becoming
known as the market leader throughout the world and with South Africa's
progressive attitude on environmental issues we are delighted to have increased
our participation in this important market."

Latest news showing up on Plastic & Rubber Weekly web site.
http://www.prw.com/homePBP_NADetail_UP.aspx?ID_Site=818&ID_Article=24558&mode=1&curpage=0

morgan
How much is the deal worth.

Driver
This is the problem with Sym, they mention new contracts without divulging it's value. Tiger Brands reportedly a large company in S Africa, so could be worth a few squid to Sym.

morgan
Cheers

Must be worth something if the markets reacting like this

yep......hope the bouncing keeps on and on and on..good luck all

watcher

'This breakthrough into the South African food sector was achieved through Symphony's nominated distributor, Self-Destruct Plastics, who report that current sales for Symphony's d2w additives and products have exceeded all their expectations,' the degradable plastics and waste-to-energy group said in a press release.

Another RNS about new contract out today(although this deal was picked up last week, but not the magnitude of it).After August 500+ tons of d2w per Month!

yep more good news....could be heading back up to 10p and above...see if there is any buying after the RNS

this is a 15 year contract to supply biodegradable plastics to several middle east countries, appears to be plenty of upside potential

SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES PLC is a world leader in oxo-biodegradable
plastic technology. The technology is recognised by the d2w(R) droplet logo on
thousands of tonnes of oxo-biodegradable plastic products. In the last 12 months
it is estimated that more than 5 billion plastic products have been made with
Symphony's d2w(R) pro-degradant additives.

Symphony has a diverse and growing customer base and has successfully
established itself as an international business. Its d2w(R) products can already
be found in more than 60 countries. Symphony is proud to be a member of the
Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association (www.biodeg.org).

Symphony is also developing innovative waste-to-energy technology and is
developing cost-effective processes to convert plastics, tyres and other waste
streams into valuable products.

Further information on the Symphony Group can be found at www.degradable.net

Waste-to-energy group Symphony Environmental Technologies said it has completed a distribution and manufacturing agreement with the Fujairah Plastics.

The term of the agreement is 15 years and is exclusive for specific grades of newly developed d2w degradable polymers to be distributed by Fujairah in the territories of the U.A.E., Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Libya, Syria and Jordan.

very positive RNS for SYM on there way up in the near future..who knows could make it back to 18p...

watcher

nice to know someone else noticed their results this morning....

D2W revenues increased by over 36%...

anyone want to try to explain why revenue increases and the share price decreases for SYM....being pegged back for some reason me thinks...

Dubai - d2w Oxo-biodegradable Plastic Launch

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ("Symphony" or "the Group"), the degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, is pleased to announce the launch of d2w in the United Arab Emirates, ("U.A.E."), following the completion of a Distribution and Manufacturing Agreement ("the Agreement") with Eco-Polymers, a subsidiary of the Fujairah Plastics Group ("Fujairah"), of Sharjah, U.A.E. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Symphony Environmental Limited. The Agreement was announced on 29 April 2008

The initial order for 500 tons of d2w polymer has been placed to meet the anticipated substantial demand and shipments have commenced in accordance with the Agreement.

some lift today when things are slipping generally........fingers crossed for progress from the agreements in place and the future revenue flowing in the right direction

watcher

Annual General Meeting will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, 30 July 2008, at Elstree House, Elstree Way, Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire WD6 1LE. SEE YOU THERE.

lets see how the news affects any buying and s.p. rising.......maybe back to 20p plus

so AGM over and things on the up...............

so AGM over and things on the up...............

try not to double post this time.....another contract completed this month and into mexico now...lets hope the company figures on the next release reflect the steady progress being made..happy to still collect at this price..

watcher

DEAL WITH BIMBO IN MEXICO,D2W TAKE UP.

looking at the percentage profit increase and the contracts confirmed by SYM you would think things would pick-up.....so nice bit of confidence emerging that the s.p. is going in the right direction......3 days on the trot would be fab....

they must be confident of expanding into canada......keep it going.....

watcher

the confidence isn't really coming across to potential investors though is it? otherwise we would be seeing the share price going in a positive direction. topped up on resluts but seemed to be alone in doing so - everyone is distracted by the chaos going through the markets and not spotting the small successful growers

i think when it does happen it will be rapido.........i am happy to keep collecting when i can and keep an eye on all the good news.......keep the faith

watcher

nice to see someone collecting these shares at such a low price considering the steady flow of progressive news and of course they are so cheap at the mo..

Thanks for the optimism

wow....a sea of red and me little fav's are blue....and some buys.....someone knows something.....holding my breathe and keeping my eye on these closer than ever

watcher

ME TOO.

well sym tried this week.......and slipped back......should soon be time to enlighten us as to how the contracts they picked up are producing revenue at the predicted rate

watcher

the end of this month will hopefully show the direction sym is moving in......been no buying/selling for a whilke.....fingers crossed

watcher

Bulletin put out by Symphony

Information Bulletin
23 December 2008
Issue 08
Registered in England Number 3286343 a wholly owned subsidiary of Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc
Elstree House, Elstree Way - Borehamwood - Hertfordshire WD6 1LE - England - Telephone: +44 (0)20 8207 5900 - Facsimile: +44 (0)20 8207 5960 - www.degradable.net - info@degradable.net
All the best for the New Year!
From the desk of CEO - Michael Laurier
We are approaching the end of another year; the period when everyone is celebrating
with families and friends the end of a cycle, and making plans for the forthcoming
year. This is when we reflect on the past and make preparations for the future.
We, at Symphony, are doing the same. We finish this
year pleased with our accomplishments and those of
our Distributors around the world, and with the knowledge
that we have dealt with everything to the very best
of our ability. 2008 will be celebrated among Symphony
Directors and staff as a success, and we will endeavour
to ensure that the New Year will be even better.
The year 2008 also gave us reason for reflection as the
economy worldwide is deteriorating and for many companies
and people 2009 will be a very testing time. On
the other hand we are very appreciative to be able to look back and see how this remarkable
company is growing from strength to strength even during this difficult period.
We close 2008 having achieved a lot despite the recession on the world. We would
not have been able to achieve such a success without everyone's contribution working
for the amazing d2w brand; the brand that has now been commercialized in more than
60 countries, the brand that has increased the number of eco-compatible plastics
around the world, and the brand that is contributing to a better environment for us all.
These are the achievements mentioned by our Chairman Nirj Deva M.E.P. during his
speech at Symphony's Christmas lunch, and which have created an atmosphere of
pride, satisfaction, and thanks for another year of hard work well done, and the hope
for even greater success next year. This atmosphere is what I want to share with you.
Thank you for being a part of this story, and for being part of d2w. Celebrate the end
of this year and be prepared for the next one full of good news!

fingers crossed......come to think of it...eyes crossed...legs crossed...arms crossed and anything else i can cross......be nice to see some buying here

happy new year to all

watcher

305 grade B waffle, heres hoping for better, but thanks anyway morgan.

trickle of buying over yesterday and today.....and the year end figures out soon
could it be things are on the move here............happy new year

watcher

re-assuring that the bosses are sticking some cash into shares.....wouldn't do that if it has been a bad trading year.......waiting for the year end report......to get a feel for the future

Trading Update 15th Jan

Symphony Environmental Technologies plc ("Symphony" or "the Group"), the
degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, announces that it had finished
the year 2008 making good progress in all areas. Revenues are expected to show
GBP5.3 million for the year with trading results in line with expectations.
Subject to audit and year end considerations, the trading results could show an
improved position from that anticipated.
--------------------------

With the way the chart looks and the sp has moved does anyone trust Laurier to actually deliver anything to shareholders.

god knows what the justification for the annoucement is...delay because they have done......or delay because its another downward slip ahead

time will tell

Bakeries like using d2w.
http://www.frank-roberts.co.uk/premium-range.htm

big day ahead for SYM.....end of year.....

even the boss is sticking his money on them now.....It has been announced that Michael Laurier, CEO has bought 221,461 shares in the company on the 21st April 2009 at a price of 3.30p. Michael Laurier now holds 14,863,600 shares representing 12.79% of the shares in issue..

go on sym......nice rise and good to see buying picking up.....

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (Symphony or the Group), the degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, is pleased to announce that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Symphony Environmental Limited, it has today launched the Worlds first d2w 100% degradable metalised film for snack foods, in conjunction with Organizacion Barcel (Barcel), a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo Mexico (Bimbo).
The announcement comes after successful extensive trials and will see Symphonys d2w additive being used in Barcels film for its premium range of snack food products including the Takis and other brands. The product ranges include crisps and confectionary amongst others.

This follows the successful use of Symphonys d2w additive in the packaging for Bimbos bread and other products, announced in August 2008, and has been achieved through Symphonys official distributor, Plasticos Degradables S.A de C.V.

more good news....and the climb up is happening

oh yes......big day for SYM

Legislation
There are two separate UK Laws affecting this area: 1) The Packaging Waste Regulations which sets out the requirements for dealing with packaging waste and 2) The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Act which defines the requirements that all packaging must satisfy.

The Packaging Waste Regulations were incorporated into UK law in 1997. They are based on the European Directive for Packaging Waste. Currently 65% of all packaging must be recovered. It is not practical for individual companies to organise the recovery, and recycling, of their packaging waste. So to ensure that the UK conforms to the EU Directive a series of non-profit organisations were created to administer the 'PRN' scheme. PRNs (Packaging Return Notes) are issued (sold) to companies to enable them to fulfil their individual obligations under the directive. The revenue from the PRNs is used by the organisation issuing them (e.g. Valpak) to fund recovery and recycling schemes. Thus the UK is able to demonstrate that as a whole we are complying with the Directive.

A PRN at no cost - i.e. one where the material is exempt from any charge - can only be issued to companies if the material concerned falls within the definitions of recovery or recycling. Biodegradability is not recognised in the UK legislation as a definition of recoverability but Compostability is recognised as a basis for exemption.

Unusually the UK splits the execution of the Directive into two. It created the Packaging Waste Regulations, and then followed up with the Packaging (Regulations Essential Requirements). Other EU governments carried both sections together as one piece of law. Whilst biodegradability is not recognised in the Waste Regulations (see above) in the Essential Requirements, biodegradability and compostability are recognised and d2w meets those requirements.

The result of this is that in the UK d2w products can be sold as meeting the Essential Requirements but there is no exemption from the PRN charges for the time being i.e. until oxo-biodegradable plastics meet the relevant standard. In the EU, however, d2w products do not at present meet their equivalent of the Essential Requirements because they do not satisfy the Sturm Test which is the key part of the current EU standard and therefore are not formally acceptable for packaging (but see below). There are some exceptions e.g. in Italy where, in strictly legal terms, carrier bags are not 'packaging'.

For full detail see www.valpak.co.uk

XS,

are you suggesting that packaging companies have no insentive to use oxo biodegradable packaging ( except for moral/marketing reasons) since they have to pay the PRN fees anyway

Symphony Environmental Technologies advanced 20.5 per cent to 5.87p after the packaging specialist launched what it said was the worlds first biodegradable metalised film for crisp packets.

from the FT.......lets see if this leads to other contracts

The approximate number of plastic bags consumed this year:
183,112,410,621 in the world, at 17.00hrs uk time.

and how many of them little beauties were wrapped round crisps and sweets in mexico....

holding on till the numbers are made public

Further information on Bimbo Group of Companies:

GRUPO BIMBO was established in Mexico City in 1945 and is considered today as one of the most important bakeries in the world due to its production volume, sales and brand positioning.

In Mexico, as well as in many Latin American countries, it is the largest food company and undisputed leader in the national baking industry.

just doing some research on the mexican company.....much large potential

LEBANON - d2w Oxo-biodegradable Plastic Launch




Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc ('Symphony' or 'the Group'), the degradable plastics and waste-to-energy Group, is pleased to announce the launch of d2w in Lebanon following the completion of a Sub-distribution Agreement ('the Agreement') with Ghanem Development & Trading SARL via Symphony's Sharjah based distributor, Eco-Polymers. The term of this tri-party Agreement is for a period of 15 years. Deliveries of d2w product have already commenced.




The launch and presentation was held in Le Royal Hotel, Beirut on 15 May 2009 at 4:00PM EET and was attended by the Minister of Environment and the General Manager of the Ministry of Industry together with packaging producers, end users and NGOs.




Jihad Ghanem, Managing Director of Ghanem Development & Trading SARL made an initial speech, followed by Dr Antoine Karam, Minister of Environment, followed by presentations by Mr Michael Stephens, Symphony's Technical Director, and Winston Pryce of Eco-Polymers.




Ghanem Development & Trading SARL will follow up this launch with an aggressive marketing campaign in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment.

busy company and thats two countries in a month using the product.....with ministry backing this time.....this going to be a very interesting year, if the pick-up continues

watcher

The approximate number of plastic bags consumed this year:
274,854,677,528 at 16.30 today. share price 8p Plastic is strong, durable, versatile, lightweight, safe and inexpensive. It is made from a by-product of oil refining which would otherwise be wasted, so nobody is importing oil to make plastic products.
However, the problem identified by governments and NGOs around the world is that plastic does last rather too long if it gets into the environment and especially in the oceans.
Symphony has found the answer to this problem. Our d2w additive put into the plastic at the extrusion stage will make the finished product "oxo-biodegradable" so that it will degrade and disappear in a short timescale, leaving no fragments, no methane and no harmful residues.
Degradability is not a disposal option - you can still re-use and recycle - it is low cost insurance against the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment.
There is little or no on-cost, because d2w environmentally-responsible plastic products are made with the same machinery and workforce as ordinary plastic and there is no need to change suppliers.
d2w and the droplet logo are trademarks of a range of totally degradable flexible and semi-rigid plastic products and pro-degradant additives which are sold worldwide.

things going well for SYM.....and the s.p. is reflecting that......see where we are in 3 more months

continued rise revealed as being on the back of Barclays buying 5% of the shares from nothing (6250shares).

keep watching

10p broken :-)

NICE

lets see when the bid price gets through 10p and if it holds above there. looking back over the years the sp is very spiky.

Another product added!

25/08/2009 13:39:12
By Fernando Souza Filho
A British company has just launched a very interesting product. This is the plastic anti-microbial and anti-bacterial D2P, made with nanotechnology the silver ions to preserve food and all products must be preserved against the action of microbes.

The D2P is composed of chemical elements, added to common plastic, form a protective layer, preserving food longer and preventing the proliferation of bacteria and fungi, even in medical equipment. It represents only 2% of all compounds used in plastic production.

D2P technology combines the features of the oxy-biodegradable product with the benefits of antimicrobials and fungicides. The additive with silver ions was approved by U.S. institutions such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for use in various sectors, including contact with food.

The application of D2P in plastics was possible after the completion of numerous studies. The additive was tested in more than 50 micro-organisms, including MRSA (a type of resistant bacteria), Salmonella, Listeria and Pseudomonas, with more than two thousand applications. The plastics technology D2P are oxo-biodegradable, allowing its degradation in a very short time compared to ordinary plastic, and then also be consumed by micro-organisms.

The owner of the technology is the British company Symphony, known for developing other procedures to transform the conventional plastic biodegradable and oxo-biodegradable (which uses technology d2w).

The oxo-biodegradable technology developed by Symphony is sold in over 70 countries, including Brazil, serving more than 220 licensed plastic industries. In Brazil, the exclusive representative of the British company is the Res Brazil, headquartered in Valinhos, in S Paulo.

OVER 11.5p

Anyone in the know why the price is slowly dripping downwards???

A nice rise today on the back of this announcement:

Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc announces that it has signed a supply agreement, together with its French distributor, Alternative Plastics Sarl ("APS"), with the Danish producer of high quality packaging products, Superfos Industries a/s ("Superfos").

The agreement, for a minimum period of 5 years, provides Superfos EU, a subsidiary of Superfos, with European Union exclusivity for the manufacture of a range of top-filled injection moulded rigid plastic packaging using special grade d2w additives, supplied by Symphony through APS, and the use of the d2w trademark on all such packaging. The product range will include food packaging items such as salad tubs and non food items such as paint pots. These items, which are generally supplied by Superfos to food and non food processors, are sold by retailers throughout the EU.

Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, said: "We are very pleased to be associated with Superfos on its initiatives to improve and launch its top-filled injection moulded rigid packaging products with d2w controlled life oxo-biodegradable technology. We are excited to be part of this important development whereby Superfos will be the first major European producer to launch and develop a range of products made with d2w. This is also a major step forward for Symphony and the rigid plastics industry and shows the world, by example, that there are solutions available to improve the environmental aspect of rigid plastic packaging. We are delighted that Superfos has embraced our d2w technology and look forward to working together with Superfos in the years ahead."

Hans Pettersson, CEO of Superfos, said: "In our pursuit of excellence and innovation we continually seek to be market leaders and improve all aspects of our products, people and services and this agreement to launch d2w in our products forms part of that commitment. We have therefore selected Symphony as our partner in this initiative for the supply of their d2w controlled-life oxo-biodegradable additive technology for our top-filled injection moulded rigid plastic packaging. We very much look forward to working with the Symphony team in the continued development of this process so as to maximise the benefit to most if not all our packaging for our environmentally responsible customers."

they are building a good size empire......nice future ahead

Hopefully should be having a Trading Update soon.

Results out on Tuesday 30/03/10, looking forward to what should be a positive time.
Some recent updates on Luibeg blogsite.
http://luibeg.blogspot.com/

Nice little rise today.........

Symphony to Supply Hotel Group With Degradable Plastics
Friday, 07 May 2010 10:33 News

The hotel group NH Hoteles Group has announced that it is to use d2w Controlled-life Plastic technology, developed by Symphony in all of its shampoo bottles, laundry bags, carrier bags, bin liners and branded packaging throughout its 393 hotels. This is the first environmental agreement

between a major hotel group and a degradable plastics company.

The initiative will be launched today at the NH Harrington Hall Hotel in South Kensington, London, by Gabriele Burgio, Chairman and CEO of Spanish-based NH Hoteles and Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc. It is designed to promote ecofriendly, sustainable plastic technology throughout the hotel and catering industry.

Certificates of Environmental Excellence will be presented to Gabriele Burgio to mark this achievement

sym picking up some momentum now.....contracts and countries added to their list...recovery to 18p could/should be possible....

ticking up again today

Is 'D2W' totally biodegradable and compostable?

yes

Would'nt it be fantastic if Header became true on Monday.

A lot of positive momentum over the last two days - up 30% today. Anyone know why this one might be sparking into life...?

Michael Laurier, Chief Executive Officer
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, welcomes new legislation in Pakistan (the “Prohibition of Non-degradable Plastic Products (Manufacture, Sale and Usage) Regulations, 2013”) which prohibits the import, manufacturing, stockpiling, trade, supply, distribution, sale and use all disposable plastic products made wholly or substantially of polyethylene or polypropylene or polystyrene - unless they are oxo-biodegradable.

Click the link below to listen;
http://www.brrmedia.co.uk/event/109506/michael-laurier-chief-executive-officer

Sounds good - and the market seems to agree today:

Symphony Environmental Technologies has signed a five-year supply and marketing agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of Johnson & Johnson, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

The agreement covers an important breakthrough in anti-fungal and anti-bacterial technology for plastic applications.

Top riser on the market so far today, up 25%. Why?

Symphony Environmental Technologies confirms the registration of Santaform PO-5 by the US Environmental Protection Agency, and also the further expansion of Symphony's d2p product range.

The Santaform PO-5 masterbatch is part of Symphony's d2p anti-microbial product range and is marketed under a Distributorship Agreement between Symphony and Janssen PMP (a Division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV).

Santaform antimicrobial technology, was developed by Janssen PMP (as experts in anti-microbial formulations) and introduced into plastics by Symphony (as experts in plastics).

Santaform antimicrobial technology is included in the production process for plastic products for the automotive, industrial, healthcare, catering, textiles, footwear and home and leisure sectors - from building materials and appliances to food storage containers and chopping boards, toilet seats, and many other applications where anti-microbial protection is needed.

It is easily added during manufacture and has no impact on the strength or durability of the plastic.

Symphony Environment - Master Investor 2015

click here

more cash, wanted down to 300k to trigger placing , june 2018 to take advantage of price ramp, beware s/p 29 .3. 18 . 26p BB

StockMarketWire.com
Symphony Environmental Technologies said it was explaining its biodegradable plastics technology to UK authorities in the wake of the government's decision to ban single-use plastic items such a straws.

Chief executive Michael Laurier had mentioned the company's products at a Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference, the company said.

'It was well received, and one Commonwealth country (Pakistan) had already made it compulsory for a wide range of plastic items,' the company added.

'The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the latest country to make the technology mandatory, and Symphony hopes that the UK will soon join them.'

The announcement by Symphony was relaying details of an interview of deputy chairman Michael Stephen on Sky News.

informed one, have a ? S Y M the only one able to treat plastic, i believe to be others, do S Y M have they only patent . or no patent ? true answer please.

StockMarketWire.com
Biodegradable plastics group Symphony Environmental Technologies said it had signed a collaboration agreement and commitment to a strategic investment with France's Eranova.

Eranova had developed a unique technology and process, which extracts starch from algae for use with other materials, the company said.

It would initially pay €500,122 for an 8% shareholding in Eranova, with an option to increase its shareholding to 51%, exercisable in one or more tranches within three years after the initial investment.

Symphony Environmental said Eranova's starch could be used to produce compounded resins which are compostable and biodegradable.

In addition, the technology could be developed to produce biofuel, biopolymers, proteins for food and animal feed stock, as well as by-products for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, the company said.

Looked at them but decided against buying them due lack of liquidity

StockMarketWire.com
Symphony Environmental Technologies has launched the first latex antimicrobial examination glove made with d2p technology.

Symphony is working with Health & Hygiene and Biomax Rubber Industries of Malaysia. The collaboration agreement was signed on 2 February 2018.

Biomax Rubber Industries is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of latex examination gloves in Malaysia and produces more than 1 billion gloves per year, which are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Health & Hygiene is incorporated in the UK and has been working with Symphony for some time on several projects.

The antimicrobial examination gloves will be sold under the newly registered Protector Health & Hygiene brand.

The gloves are the first product launched in what is planned to be a full range of antimicrobial disposable healthcare products including face masks, caps, shoe covers, surgeon gowns, lab coats, isolation gowns, bed and pillow covers and hospital waste bags containing d2p technology.

d2p antimicrobial technology provides complete protection throughout the life of the glove by disrupting and deactivating key molecules within the bacterial cell, preventing cell replication and infection.

warning this sym holds no patent , on any of it's products. BB ps cash is
now, @ 300k

It's my understanding that SYM produces additives for conventional plastic products which make them perform in a certain way. The additives and the mixing processes are protected by SYM Trade Marks and by intellectual property rights.

black bird, from the tone and content of your posts I'm assuming you're shorting SYM. Good luck to you and your bank balance with that.

StockMarketWire.com
Plastics products group Symphony Environmental Technologies said its revenue in the four months through April had increased by 17% on-year.

The company said it was optimistic that, post Ramadan, it would notch increased orders, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, compared with the prior year.

Symphony said it would increase marketing expenditure by around £375k in 2018.

trump, coin a phrase' fake news, tesco deal coming, On RT. you tube.. so i am told have not seen myself. R N S needed from sym to stop s/p fall BB

bbc tv mon 17 sept, talks about plastics & how to dispose of it, no mention of
SYM ? BB

IF SYM really has the World-answer to making plastic degradeable (whilst retaining its usefulness, after being moulded).... Surely, the World would like to know. However, this Co. has been struggling for years (to get their tech recognised where it matters), so I suspect it either has massive "usability" downsides - or incompetent Management, maybe both. Even if their additive is seriously expensive, once the original Patent expires -it will be near-worthless. Wake-up Management!