Versarien Regulatory News (VRS)

7 June 2018

Versarien plc

("Versarien" or the "Company")

Versarien appointed to NGA Industry Council

Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to announce that the Company has been appointed as the inaugural Industry Council member and Corporate Partner of The National Graphene Association ("NGA"), the main organisation and body in the US advocating and promoting the commercialisation of graphene.

The NGA Industry Council will be a select number of prominent graphene companies leading NGA committees on policy, standards and business development. Industry Council members possess a long-term view that the success of the graphene industry in the US requires sound, strategic direction from companies engaged in the market. Council members work directly with the NGA and international organizations to advance the commercialisation of graphene and provide guidance in the development of standard and best practices for graphene. Council members will also advise the NGA on public policy and assist in developing strategic initiatives. 

Dr. Zina Jarrahi Cinker, Executive Director of the NGA, commented: "The graphene sector needs an active industry council that will take leadership, pave the path and guide the industry forward. With Versarien's success and prominence in the field, Versarien is the ideal member to join the Industry Council."

Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, is on the advisory board of the NGA and commented: "I am delighted that Versarien has become the inaugural member of the NGA's Industry Council. The NGA is at the forefront of promoting the commercialization of graphene and we look forward to working closely with the NGA and its other members."

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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 five subsidiaries operating under two divisions:

Graphene and Plastics

2-DTech Ltd, which specialises in the supply, characterisation and early stage development of graphene products. www.2-dtech.com

AAC Cyroma Ltd, 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

Cambridge Graphene Ltd, which supplies novel inks based on graphene and related materials, using patented processes and develops graphene materials technology for licensing to manufacturers. www.cambridgegraphene.com

Thermal and Hard Wear Products

Versarien Technologies Ltd. which 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 Ltd, a leading manufacturer in sintered tungsten carbide for applications in arduous environments such as the oil and gas industry. www.totalcarbide.com