Hi Deanscroft, Ethel
Alternative fuels for road vehicles in terms of econony is I think a forgone conclusion, Paccar group the showcase HGV manufacturer in the states is already producing dual-fuel trucks using gas and derv they are also well down the line towards introducing fuelcell powered vehicles with an agressive evaluation program in place with the leading fuelcell companies. When you further consider that Paccar own Peterbuilt, Kenningworth, DAF, Leyland, Foden (who also produce dualfuel trucks in the UK)their market share is enormous. If only Porvair could become a presence in the arena

Hello there!My target for PRV is 160pI have also been having a look at HYR Hydrodec.Fascinating technology and great for the green/anorak shareholder,which I was accused of being on one message board,last week!!!The IPO was'nt long ago,but the chart looks quite nicely settled .Anyone interested on a separate thread for this one?Thanks for coming to share your knowledge,Deancroft.Ethel

Hi everyone. I've been reading more about fuel cells and it looks like it could be a while before it all takes off. Practical limitations like fuel storage, hydrogen conversion (so many ways to make it!!) and precious metals for the bi-polar plates means there is still a lot of head scratching to do. Meanwhile, IMO the bio-diesel companies are going to have their moment. Planning permission has been granted for one here in Humberside nested between two oil refineries, Conoco and Total. They supply the utilities, in return the bio plant supplies the refineries with a diesel additive (from rape seed)which earns them a tax break and the lucky motorist pays for the eco friendly product with no tax break I reckon. Several companies appearing to do more of this, South Africa and Saudi Arabia (I was there '83 to '89) mentioned as places for production. HYR is a little different in that I suspect a lot of their business is associated with lubricants and insulating oils (transformers and switchgear, lots of old stuff about) cleaned and refined for further sales. Not a shareholder in bio/eco yet, waiting to see how WHOG goes on launch day this Friday and waiting for SEO to wake up again.

Make your own....log on to WWW.biolyle.com.Good Luck..Ethel

Seen it Ethel, I think if we bought a 45 gallon drum of methanol(very toxic!!) we'd have HSE and the VAT man knocking on the door.

It's about time for this one to move up,chart looks nice and there is plenty of upside.

I'm in....check out today's news.Also tipped by shares mag.Plenty of upside.
LOL...!!!

See what I mean..?

Some good news to shake PRV out of its slumber...

LONDON (AFX) - Porvair PLC said it has signed a supply agreement with Parker Hannifin Corp, an aviation component manufacturer, to supply filtration systems for Parker's aircraft fuel tank systems.

These will be fitted to a range of commercial aircraft from the middle of 2006, Porvair said.

The deal will generate at least 3 mln usd revenue in the first five years.

Up another 9% today - things are starting to happen here...

A good day yesterday. This is slowly building momentum.

It's been very quiet on this thread for a while now and the SP has stagnated but good results today and a good push higher:

Preliminary results for the year ended 30 November 2005.


Highlights

Profit before tax, exceptional items and goodwill amortisation is up 18% at
3.0m (2004: 2.6m). Profit before tax is 0.87m (2004: 0.33m).

Earnings per share increased by 26% to 4.3p (2004: 3.4p) before goodwill
amortisation and exceptional items. Taken after goodwill and exceptional
items, losses per share reduced by 45% to 1.1p (2004: 2.0p loss).

The core specialist filtration businesses have performed well with
operating profits before goodwill amortisation and exceptional items up by
29% to 5.0m (2004: 3.9m).

Good technical progress has been made in all the key growth opportunities
of the Group.

First set of coal gasification filters delivered and orders for three
more pilot plants received from new customers.
Sales of aircraft on board fuel-tank inerting filters are expected to
start in 2006.
Diesel exhaust filter substrates are in pre-production scale-up
trials.
The latest generation of low cost fuel cell plates has shown excellent
process capability in manufacturing and is now in qualification
trials.

Recommended final dividend increased to 1.05p (2004: 1.0p) per share.

Broken its resistance. Where to now I wonder?

Well, in answer to my last post, onwards & upwards! Nice end to today rising 3% and more new highs for the year.

Up another 10p yesterday. Is no-one else enjoying this particular ride upwards?

Solid if unspectacular results today - a business which is beginning to show the benefits of investment in R&D over the last few years. Some parallels in my mind with Domnic Hunter and MTL Instruments, both former favourites of mine and both of which were subsequently taken over large by US companies. In my view one for the patient - I first bought a few months ago at just under 1 and have doubled my holding today at 93p.Always DYOR

Encouraging update announced at AGM today. Early 2009 saw collapse of a large part of their USA business. Drastic action taken, but unable to offset significant loss there. Overall, however, the group remained profitable and cash generative during that time, which imo reflects creditably on the management and first signs of recovery now showing. Dividend also maintained, which suggests a degree of confidence in 2010. Currently holding at over 30% loss and tempted to average down but always DYOR.

Bit lonely on here, but this has been a storming performer last 6 months and hope some of you hold. Results due later this month will need to be good, but all indications are that they should not disappoint and my faith in the sector restored! Always dyor.

Hi partridge, I bought PRV shares last August at 66p so I am well pleased. I thought these were a bit of a sleeper at the time given the new filtration products the Company was introducing. Looks like all the research is beginning to pay off. Results later this month are expected to be good and hopefully we will see a nice rise in the dividend.sp currently 127p and still plenty of pi buying interest, looking at today's trades.

Encouraging statement at AGM today.IMO a firm hold within ISA, but always DYOR