Versarien PLC Versarien joins the GEIC
25 June 2018 - 4:01PM
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Versarien PLC
25 June 2018
25 June 2018
Versarien plc
("Versarien" or the "Company")
Versarien joins the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering
group, is pleased to announce that the Company has joined the newly
established Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre ("GEIC") at the
University of Manchester as a tier one member organisation.
Following GBP60 million of funding, the GEIC is set to open
later in 2018. Alongside the Manchester based National Graphene
Institute, the GEIC is intended to provide an unrivalled critical
mass of graphene expertise, performing applied research to aid the
commercialisation and manufacture of graphene, with applications
applicable to industry.
As part of its membership Versarien will join the GEIC
Technology Advisory Board and the Company will have dedicated GEIC
laboratory space and the ability to utilise the centre's
facilities. Other GEIC advisory panel partners include Airbus,
Akzonobel, BAE Systems, BP, GKN Aerospace, Johnson & Johnson,
Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, Tata Steel and Thales.
Neill Ricketts, CEO of Versarien, commented: "I am delighted
that Versarien has joined the Graphene Engineering Innovation
Centre as a tier one partner.
"Through the GEIC we will be able to access a world class
facility and be at the heart of graphene developments. We will also
benefit from working alongside other GEIC corporate partners,
enabling us to further advance the commercialisation of
graphene."
Enquiries:
Versarien
Neill Ricketts, CEO
Chris Leigh, CFO 01242 269 122
Arden Partners (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Chris Hardie
Dan Gee-Summons 020 7614 5900
IFC Advisory (Financial PR and IR)
Tim Metcalfe
Graham Herring
Heather Armstrong 020 3934 6630
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
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