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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