Biome Tech Regulatory News (BIOM)

8 Feb 2005 07:00

Stanelco PLC08 February 2005 8 February 2005 Stanelco plc announces update re trials with Asda Stanelco, the RF (radio frequency) applications group is pleased to announcethat it has now received the results of the initial stability trials that havebeen carried out in conjunction with Asda and one of its dedicated suppliers.The results have demonstrated product packed across the whole of a specificfresh food category have been taken to the end of customer life have provedexceptional results in relation to odour and visual of raw foods and odour,visual and taste of cooked foods. Gas Analysis has also been exceptional in clearly demonstrating organolepticacceptability and analysis results which further demonstrates the benefits of RFTechnology to the food Industry. The stability trials were carried out on food trays made from a single polyestermaterial and sealed using Stanelco's technology using a polyester film lid. Theequipment used to seal the trays was a conventional tray-lidding machine whichhad been retrofitted with Stanelco's technology. The trays contained awell-known foodstuff packed in a protective, inert, atmosphere. Ian Balchin, Chief Executive of Stanelco commented: "This is an important step on the road to commercialisation. It demonstratesthat laminated materials can be replaced with more economic, recyclablematerials sealed using Stanelco's revolutionary energy-efficient technology andpaves the way for in-store retailing trials and on to full commercialisation." Stanelco also announces that its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31October 2004 will be announced on 28 February 2005. - Ends - For further information please contact: Ian Balchin, Chief ExecutiveStanelco PLCTel: +44 (0)2380 867100 Jonathon Brill/Billy CleggFinancial DynamicsTel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113 Notes to Editors: Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radiofrequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packagingapplications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology,induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. The Company's current corebusiness is the manufacture of optical fibre using Radio Frequency (RF)technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other markets. Currentdevelopments include biodegradable air cushion packaging, sealing of low-costconventional plastics for food packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules,foamed starch trays, edible sachets and waste packing. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange