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Versarien PLC
29 September 2020
29 September 2020
Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Advisory Panel
Versarien Plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering
group, is pleased to announce the formation of The Versarien
Graphene Advisory Panel ("VGap").
The VGap will meet at least twice a year and will offer a
platform to some of the world's leading authorities on graphene and
related technology. It will focus on the dual agenda of scoping
Versarien's current and future technologies, including GSCALE type
applications, as well as wider graphene related topics.
It will be chaired by Professor Iain Gray, Director of Aerospace
at Cranfield University and a Non-Executive Director at Versarien.
Iain was formerly CEO of Innovate UK and Managing Director of
Airbus UK.
VGap members currently include:
-- James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester ( which includes the
National Graphene Institute and the Graphene Engineering Innovation
Centre) and previously was the Managing Director of the Advanced
Technology Centres for BAE Systems in the UK.
-- Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director and founder of the
Cambridge Graphene Centre and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral
Training in Graphene Technology, and Professor of Nanotechnology at
Cambridge University.
-- Dr. Kari Hjelt, Head of Innovation at the Graphene Flagship,
previously a Director at Nokia Ventures and Nokia Research and a
founder and CEO of several start-up companies.
-- Professor Tony McNally, founder and Director of the
International Institute for Nanocomposite Manufacturing (IINM), WMG
and Chair in Nanocomposites at the University of Warwick, UK.
Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, commented: " We are delighted
to announce the formation of the Versarien Graphene Advisory Panel
("VGap") as part of our strategy to commercialise the many
opportunities and applications we have whilst keeping abreast of
future requirements. It will create a platform for the debate and
advancement of graphene technology and its applications, enabling a
firm foundation for the present and the future. The calibre of
panel members is a testament to our commitment and to the shared
ambition to cement our position in the graphene industry."
Enquiries:
Versarien
Neill Ricketts, CEO
Chris Leigh, CFO +44 (0)1242 269 122
SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nominated
Adviser and Joint Broker)
Ewan Leggat, Soltan Tagiev +44 (0)20 3470 0470
Berenberg (Joint Broker)
Mark Whitmore, Simon Cardron +44 (0)20 3207 7800
Yellow Jersey (Investor Relations)
Charles Goodwin
Georgia Colkin
Henry Wilkinson
Versarien@yellowjerseypr.com +44 (0)774 778 8221
Notes to Editors:
About Versarien
Versarien Plc (AIM:VRS), is an advanced engineering materials
group. Leveraging proprietary technology, the Group creates
innovative engineering solutions for its clients in a diverse range
of industries. Versarien has eight subsidiaries operating under two
divisions:
Graphene and Plastics
2-DTech Limited, which specialises in the supply,
characterisation and early stage development of graphene products.
www.2-dtech.com
Cambridge Graphene Ltd, supplies novel inks based on graphene
and related materials, using patented processes to develop graphene
materials technology.
www.cambridgegraphene.com
Gnanomat S.L. (" GNA "), based in the Parque Cientifico Madrid,
Spain, is a company capable of utilising Versarien's graphene
products in an environmentally friendly, scalable production
process for energy storage devices that offer high power density,
fast recharging and long lifetime for use in electrical vehicles
and portable electronics products. www.gnanomat.com
AAC Cyroma Limited, which specialises in the supply of
vacuum-formed and injection- moulded products to the automotive,
construction, utilities and retail industry sectors. Using
Versarien's existing graphene manufacturing capabilities, AAC will
have the ability to produce graphene-enhanced plastic products.
www.aaccyroma.co.uk
Versarien Graphene Inc ("VGI") based in Texas, United States of
America, is the distribution arm for the UK's graphene development
technologies.
Beijing Versarien Technology Company Limited ("BVT") is the
wholly owned Chinese foreign entity that will form the base for
expansion activities in China.
Hard Wear and Metallic Products
Versarien Technologies Limited has developed an additive process
for creating advanced micro-porous metals targeting the thermal
management industry and supplies extruded aluminium.
www.versarien-technologies.co.uk
Total Carbide Limited, a leading manufacturer in sintered
tungsten carbide for applications in arduous environments.
www.totalcarbide.com
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