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RNS Number : 3596A  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                                                            +44 (0)1242 269 122

 Neill Ricketts, CEO

 Chris Leigh, CFO

 SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)      +44 (0)20 3470 0470

 Ewan Leggat, Soltan Tagiev

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)                                             +44 (0)20 3207 7800

 Mark Whitmore, Simon Cardron

 Yellow Jersey (Investor Relations)                                   +44 (0)774 778 8221

 Charles Goodwin

 Georgia Colkin

 Henry Wilkinson

 Versarien@yellowjerseypr.com (mailto:Versarien@yellowjerseypr.com)

 

 

 

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
(http://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 (http://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
(http://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 (http://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
(http://www.versarien-technologies.co.uk/)

Total Carbide Limited, a leading manufacturer in sintered tungsten carbide for
applications in arduous environments. www.totalcarbide.com
(http://www.totalcarbide.com/)

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