Some do have solar panels.

Jim Cramer noticed something very strange happening with energy stocks. The price of oil dropped 6 percent, and yet, SunEdison, one of the world's largest solar developers, hit a 52-week high on Thursday.

Your answer lies in Saudi Arabia.

Somewhere in the desert I believe.

I always liked that company. gonna take a look thanks.

hey keep it a secret between you and me. k?

Here it goes: Qtmm is in stealth mode.

BUT.... Soon Enough SS will surprise all shareholders and put all the doubters in place.


looking forward. just saying.

Enough jibbe jabba. Question is: can they deliver?

SS are you anywhere close of a sale other than furniture or stock?

Your dear long faithful investors.

Oh yes we are looking forward

Plan Nord: Focus Graphite Announces a Feasibility Study for Value Added Graphite Products

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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 9, 2015) -

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Focus Graphite Inc. ("Focus" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) announced today the launch of a feasibility study for the construction of a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Iles, Québec. The company's aim is to become the first Canadian producer and exporter of technology grade graphite to meet the rising global demand for highly purified and shaped graphite used to manufacture anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, targeted specifically for use in hybrid and electric vehicles for the growing energy storage market.

The timing of the Company's announcement coincides with the launch of Québec Government's Plan Nord action plan for 2015-2020 - its long-term economic and social development vision to sustainably develop the northern Québec territory between now and 2035. Focus is honoured to be one of the companies invited to attend the re-launch event of Québec's Plan Nord.

As a stakeholder in Plan Nord, Focus Graphite is an advanced stage flake graphite mine development company and sole owner of the Lac Knife, Québec mining project, located 30 km south of Fermont, near the Québec-Labrador border. Graphite produced from the proposed Lac Knife mine can be sold in conventional graphite markets, but the superior quality of the graphite produced presents a greater opportunity to supply technology grade graphite to re-chargeable battery markets and portable electronic devices.

In May 2014 and in February 2015, the Company published its battery test results performed with Lac Knife spherical graphite. Those test results led to Focus' decision to proceed with its formal evaluation of a high value graphite production plant. Currently, tests of the Company's value added materials are ongoing with potential customers. Focus has also completed positive low-temperature thermal purification tests and other physical sizing and shaping methodology tests that form the basis for the value added graphite plant feasibility study now in progress.

The Lac Knife project has support from the local communities and a pre-development agreement with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani Utenam ("ITUM") that was announced in October, 2014. Focus Graphite met with local communities and key stakeholders during the mine feasibility study to be able to adjust the project to address concerns. These meetings will continue throughout the life of the mine.

Environmental sustainability throughout the Company's mine-to-market value chain is critical to Focus' future customers. Both the Lac Knife and Sept-Iles development projects will be powered by clean energy supplied by Hydro-Québec that will in turn supply clean, environmentally sustainable materials to the green energy sector.

The growing demand for Li-ion batteries from electric vehicles and the energy storage market associated to solar and wind energy creates market opportunities for value-added graphite products. In addition, market demand for graphite foils that are used to dissipate heat in portable electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets and laptops is also growing.

Because of that anticipated demand, coupled with forecasted lower levels of production and export of graphite from China, graphite is now considered a critical material by the United States and the European Union.

Meanwhile, Focus continues to advance its $166 million structured project financing for the Lac Knife mine development project and discussions to secure off take agreements for the Li-ion battery industry and other potential markets are ongoing. In August 2014, Focus Graphite published its positive feasibility study of the Lac Knife mine and concentrator and submitted its social and environmental impact assessment with the Québec Government in November 2014.

Following completion of the graphite transformation Feasibility Study in 2015, Focus will make a definitive schedule for the mine project and the transformation plant. Third party analysts estimate the price of spherical graphite that is produced from natural flake graphite at $8,000 per tonne.

Qualified Persons

Don Baxter, P. Eng., Focus President & Chief Operating Officer, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 guidelines, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

About Focus Graphite

Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mining development company with an objective to produce value added products initially for the lithium ion battery market from the Lac Knife graphite deposit located south west of Fermont, Québec. The Lac Knife project hosts a NI 43-101 Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate* of 9.6 million tonnes (432,000 tonnes Measured and 9,144,000 tonnes Indicated) grading 14.77% graphitic carbon (Cg) as natural flake graphite with an additional Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate* of 3.1 million tonnes grading 13.25% Cg. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. The Feasibility Study filed with SEDAR on August 8, 2014 for the Lac Knife Project indicates the project is economically viable and has the potential to become a low cost graphite producer based on 7.86 million tonnes (429,000 tonnes Proven and 7,428,000 tonnes Probable) of Proven and Probable Reserves grading 15.13 Cg. On May 27, 2014 the Company announced the Potential for High Value Added Sales in the Li-Ion Battery Sector following battery coin cell tests performed on Lac Knife Spherical Graphite ("SPG"). Testing measured the performance metrics and confirmed Focus' capability to tailor lithium ion battery anode grade graphite and value added products to meet the most stringent customer specifications. Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented enterprise with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc.

* Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability

Forward Looking Statement

This News Release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: (i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v) the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets; (vi) the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; (xii) the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential conflicts of interest; (xv) the reliance on key personnel; (xvi) liquidity risks; and (xvii) the risk of potential dilution through the issue of common shares.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this News Release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this release.

Contact Information

Mr. Don Baxter, P.Eng
President and Chief Operating Officer
705-789-9706
dbaxter@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com

Plan Nord: Focus Graphite Announces a Feasibility Study for Value Added Graphite Products

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/plan-nord-focus-graphite-announces-feasibility-study-value-added-graphite-products-tsx-venture-fms-2008208.htm#.VSab0YMXCKo.twitter

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 9, 2015) -

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Focus Graphite Inc. ("Focus" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) announced today the launch of a feasibility study for the construction of a transformation plant for value-added graphite products in Sept-Iles, Québec. The company's aim is to become the first Canadian producer and exporter of technology grade graphite to meet the rising global demand for highly purified and shaped graphite used to manufacture anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, targeted specifically for use in hybrid and electric vehicles for the growing energy storage market.

The timing of the Company's announcement coincides with the launch of Québec Government's Plan Nord action plan for 2015-2020 - its long-term economic and social development vision to sustainably develop the northern Québec territory between now and 2035. Focus is honoured to be one of the companies invited to attend the re-launch event of Québec's Plan Nord.

As a stakeholder in Plan Nord, Focus Graphite is an advanced stage flake graphite mine development company and sole owner of the Lac Knife, Québec mining project, located 30 km south of Fermont, near the Québec-Labrador border. Graphite produced from the proposed Lac Knife mine can be sold in conventional graphite markets, but the superior quality of the graphite produced presents a greater opportunity to supply technology grade graphite to re-chargeable battery markets and portable electronic devices.

In May 2014 and in February 2015, the Company published its battery test results performed with Lac Knife spherical graphite. Those test results led to Focus' decision to proceed with its formal evaluation of a high value graphite production plant. Currently, tests of the Company's value added materials are ongoing with potential customers. Focus has also completed positive low-temperature thermal purification tests and other physical sizing and shaping methodology tests that form the basis for the value added graphite plant feasibility study now in progress.

The Lac Knife project has support from the local communities and a pre-development agreement with the Innu First Nation of Uashat mak Mani Utenam ("ITUM") that was announced in October, 2014. Focus Graphite met with local communities and key stakeholders during the mine feasibility study to be able to adjust the project to address concerns. These meetings will continue throughout the life of the mine.

Environmental sustainability throughout the Company's mine-to-market value chain is critical to Focus' future customers. Both the Lac Knife and Sept-Iles development projects will be powered by clean energy supplied by Hydro-Québec that will in turn supply clean, environmentally sustainable materials to the green energy sector.

The growing demand for Li-ion batteries from electric vehicles and the energy storage market associated to solar and wind energy creates market opportunities for value-added graphite products. In addition, market demand for graphite foils that are used to dissipate heat in portable electronic devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets and laptops is also growing.

Because of that anticipated demand, coupled with forecasted lower levels of production and export of graphite from China, graphite is now considered a critical material by the United States and the European Union.

Meanwhile, Focus continues to advance its $166 million structured project financing for the Lac Knife mine development project and discussions to secure off take agreements for the Li-ion battery industry and other potential markets are ongoing. In August 2014, Focus Graphite published its positive feasibility study of the Lac Knife mine and concentrator and submitted its social and environmental impact assessment with the Québec Government in November 2014.

Following completion of the graphite transformation Feasibility Study in 2015, Focus will make a definitive schedule for the mine project and the transformation plant. Third party analysts estimate the price of spherical graphite that is produced from natural flake graphite at $8,000 per tonne.

Qualified Persons

Don Baxter, P. Eng., Focus President & Chief Operating Officer, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 guidelines, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

About Focus Graphite

Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mining development company with an objective to produce value added products initially for the lithium ion battery market from the Lac Knife graphite deposit located south west of Fermont, Québec. The Lac Knife project hosts a NI 43-101 Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate* of 9.6 million tonnes (432,000 tonnes Measured and 9,144,000 tonnes Indicated) grading 14.77% graphitic carbon (Cg) as natural flake graphite with an additional Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate* of 3.1 million tonnes grading 13.25% Cg. Focus' goal is to assume an industry leadership position by becoming a low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. The Feasibility Study filed with SEDAR on August 8, 2014 for the Lac Knife Project indicates the project is economically viable and has the potential to become a low cost graphite producer based on 7.86 million tonnes (429,000 tonnes Proven and 7,428,000 tonnes Probable) of Proven and Probable Reserves grading 15.13 Cg. On May 27, 2014 the Company announced the Potential for High Value Added Sales in the Li-Ion Battery Sector following battery coin cell tests performed on Lac Knife Spherical Graphite ("SPG"). Testing measured the performance metrics and confirmed Focus' capability to tailor lithium ion battery anode grade graphite and value added products to meet the most stringent customer specifications. Focus Graphite is a technology-oriented enterprise with a vision for building long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Focus also holds a significant equity position in graphene applications developer Grafoid Inc.

* Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability

Forward Looking Statement

This News Release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All information contained herein that is not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Generally, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: (i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v) the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets; (vi) the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining regulatory regime governing the Company; (xii) the risks associated with the various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential conflicts of interest; (xv) the reliance on key personnel; (xvi) liquidity risks; and (xvii) the risk of potential dilution through the issue of common shares.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans achieving their stated expected outcomes, receipt of required regulatory approvals, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information has been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company's business, operations and exploration plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is made as of the date of this News Release, and the Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this release.

Contact Information

Mr. Don Baxter, P.Eng
President and Chief Operating Officer
705-789-9706
dbaxter@focusgraphite.com
www.focusgraphite.com

Go Crazzy?

Why dont you ask the longs that have been in this for 5 years now?

Sit back relax and strap on your seatbelt. Because you never been on a ride like this before.

SS will surprise the faithful longs soon enough.

We can almost touch it.

But how can one resist butter chicken and hot nan bread

Totally agree

Don't ask what my average is on this stock.

Sorry but that's off topic

They presumably have 29 nda's

Can they for the great lord of all mighty get one contract?

Just one one contract SS?

I think part of their business plan is to stop selling stock.

One would hope so.

They know you just can't manufacture
Panels and keep them on shelves.

They are a pain in ... For maintaining warranty etc...

Big money is in the dots.

SS show us and the world what's been cooking in the lab for the past 5+ yesrs.

The faithful longs are waiting by your side. Throw the bone we've been waiting for.

Yes but let's keep panels on back burner tough business

Many have failed to be viable

That's referring to the shell they bough.

But there a lot of big players in panels
I would big caution before diving head first in panel business

Forget solterra they are nowhere close to manufacturing panels.

The focus is on the dots

SS spit those dots out.

Show the long faithful investors
That you can deliver.

Go India

Butter chicken on me when sbfm goes to 50 cents and beyond.

Parc ex has very good korma lamb too.

Yes Punjabi

I bring you here in parc ex for great butter chicken and vegetable byriani.

Big E that's it you found it.

June 1st will be the Surprise unveiling Of SS hard labor of love.

Qtmm will reward all of the shareholders.

Cant wait.

Why quantum dots are taking over your TV

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/02/tech/quantum-dots-mci/

CNN)Yearn for the warm yellow light of an old energy-hungry Edison incandescent light bulb? Find the white-blue glare of a modern LED bulb too harsh?

Quantum dots are about to change all of that.

These electronic crystals are so tiny that 10,000 of them span just the width of a human hair.

They are small enough to operate in the fascinating realm of physics called quantum mechanics, and possess unique optical qualities that could change everything from TV screens and phone displays to medical imaging and solar panels.

Even the humble light bulb is unlikely to escape their revolutionary clutches.

Shine a light

Quantum dots emit one specific color when light goes through them. The color can be finely tuned and is determined by their size.

The bigger ones -- about 50 atoms thick -- glow red, while the smallest -- 30 atoms or so -- glow green.

Just a subtle tweak in the size of the particle can change its color right across the spectrum of the color wheel: "We can tune these dots to fluoresce at any color that a given application requires," says Michael Edelman, CEO of UK-based Nanoco, a quantum dot manufacturer.

Applied to TVs, this technology has several advantages over traditional LCD panels, as the colors are more accurate and the images more vibrant.

On top of that, they are more energy efficient: "Quantum dots require a tiny amount of energy to operate," Edelman told CNN.

"Whenever you have a material that gives off a very bright pure light with a tiny amount of energy, people start getting excited."

Heavy metals

Whenever you have a material that gives off a very bright pure light with a tiny amount of energy, people start getting excited

Michael Edelman

Display manufacturers are lapping up the technology as quantum dots can improve screen quality at a fraction of the cost of other display technologies, such as OLED.

But while they have been around for more than a decade, quantum dots have had a slow rate of adoption because they contain cadmium, a toxic heavy metal that faces stiff regulations in many parts of the world.

Edelman said Nanoco has spent more than $50 million and the better part of 15 years developing quantum dots that are not only free of heavy metals but can be produced in the kind of quantities that make it attractive for manufacturers.

"Any new material that comes out will have this problem," he explained.

"Every year weird and wonderful things are produced in labs around the world. But you have to make enough of this stuff that companies like Samsung can get it in the quantities they need.

"And that was a key problem we solved."

Extracting cadmium from the process, however, has changed the playing field.

Medical applications

Now that it can be mass-produced without heavy metals, the material is safe for medical diagnostics as well.

Doctors have already worked with quantum dots to illuminate molecules that can bind themselves to cancer tumors, allowing the surgeon to easily distinguish the healthy from the diseased to tissue.

"It's very rare that you see a material that is a true platform technology, meaning the same material can be used in cancer imaging, to make TVs, in security inks and in solar cells. That's unusual," says Edelman.

Lighting the way forward

At the moment the display industry has shown the greatest interest in the quantum dot technology, but the lighting industry and the medical diagnostic industry are the next in line.

One of the greatest advantages to any industry from quantum dots is that they take 30% less energy to produce the same amount of light. Used in mobile phone displays, quantum dots stand to vastly improve battery life.

And as for the old incandescent light bulb, quantum dots could bring that old yellow-tinged glow back to living rooms around the world.

"We can tune quantum dots to make that old Thomas Edison glow we all know and love," Edelman said.

Yes India

Butter chicken on me great place next to Sbfm office

go india love butter chicken and onion badji vegetable biriani good good

I have a sell set at 7$ just in case lol been there for a while

Graphene Canada Conf announced in Montreal, oct 14-15 2015

http://www.graphenecanada2015.com/GC/index.php

Montreal (Canada) will host the 1st edition of the Graphene & 2D Materials International Conference and Exhibition: October 14-16, 2015.
The Graphene Conference will be a 3 days event that meant to gather the key players of the Graphene Community and related sectors.
This event is launched following the lack of meetings in the field in Canada and aim to become an established event, attracting global participant’s, intent on sharing, exchanging and exploring new avenues of graphene-related scientific and commercial developments.

Graphene Canada Conf announced in Montreal, oct 14-15 2015

http://www.graphenecanada2015.com/GC/index.php

Montreal (Canada) will host the 1st edition of the Graphene & 2D Materials International Conference and Exhibition: October 14-16, 2015.
The Graphene Conference will be a 3 days event that meant to gather the key players of the Graphene Community and related sectors.
This event is launched following the lack of meetings in the field in Canada and aim to become an established event, attracting global participant’s, intent on sharing, exchanging and exploring new avenues of graphene-related scientific and commercial developments.

Mumbai bought his 3 million shares. he's locked and loaded.

I'm down when they announce a 1$ sale of QD's.

Grafoid Advances Its Graphene Commercialization

Grafoid Inc.

April 02, 2015 11:49 ET

Grafoid Advances Its Graphene Commercialization Initiatives With the Planned Acquisition of Ames Rubber Corporation of Hamburg, New Jersey

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/grafoid-advances-its-graphene-commercialization-initiatives-with-planned-acquisition-2006399.htm


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 2, 2015) - Grafoid Inc. ("Grafoid" or the "Company") - a complete solutions graphene company - is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ames Rubber Corporation, of Hamburg, New Jersey, a global leader in the design, development and production of specialty elastomeric materials and products used in defense, automotive, aerospace, personal protection, copiers and printers, and a broad range of industrial applications.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition, subject to certain conditions, is expected to close in the Second Quarter of 2015. The Purchaser was represented by John E. Ursin, Esq. and Sean Monahan, Esq. of Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP, of Florham Park and Sparta, New Jersey. The Seller was represented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, of Roseland, New Jersey.

Ames, established in 1949, is a globally recognized leader in elastomeric materials and processes. It is a winner of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and is an AS9100C registered company specializing in the development of materials and processes used to produce elastomeric coatings/protective barriers, dispensed gaskets, moldings and other elastomer products, and is a leading supplier to a diverse range of high technology customers.

A materials innovation company, Ames holds numerous patents for a variety of specialty materials and processes. The company serves customers in the office automation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and other industrial sectors.

"Our purpose in acquiring Ames is to broaden Grafoid's opportunities by bringing our Mesograf™ graphene materials into an established, high-value market through a diverse range of elastomeric materials, working with and through an experienced team of engineers and scientists," said Grafoid Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer Gary Economo.

"We see Ames as our springboard into the $700 billion rubber and plastics market - a market in which we believe Grafoid can become a major influence."

"The fit between Ames and Mesograf™ is perfect. Ames has built its global reputation upon its ability to deliver unique elastomeric product solutions, much as Grafoid has delivered unique graphene solutions to our growing global partnerships," Mr. Economo said.

In his comments, Timothy D. Marvil, Chairman of Ames Rubber Corporation said: "We are extremely pleased to have connected with Grafoid and are excited about the combination of these two great companies. Putting Grafoid and Ames together has the potential to create an interesting and exciting future in the rubber industry with high expectation for game changing, breakthrough Mesograf™-based rubber materials and products.

"We grew this business based on quality, innovation and a commitment to our customers and our employees. Grafoid shares this same passion. We have great customers and exceptional employees and to this end, I am happy and excited about how they will both be able to grow and prosper as a part of the Grafoid business.

"It has been my privilege and pleasure to be affiliated with Ames. The company has been a part of my family for three generations and I will miss being a part of its continued success. However, I know this sale to Grafoid will create ever greater opportunities for the future," Mr. Marvil said.

The acquisition of Ames Rubber Corporation will be Grafoid's third strategic asset purchase. It follows the acquisition of ALCERECO Inc., of Kingston, Ontario, and Braille Battery, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida in 2014.

Grafoid is currently consolidating its diverse graphene development assets under one roof in Kingston, Ontario at its Grafoid Global Technology Centre (GGTC) facility and through acquisitions to establish Mesograf™-based subsidiaries to compete in high-value industrial sectors.

On August 20, 2014, the Company officially opened its Grafoid Global Technology Centre, encompassing its core production facility for Mesograf™, its graphene development partners and its subsidiary companies. A second full-scale Mesograf™ manufacturing line is planned for the Ames facility in New Jersey.

Grafoid leads a unique, Mesograf™ development platform comprised of Grafoid Inc., Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS), Graphite Zero Pte Ltd., and the National University of Singapore. Additionally, the Company's Global Enterprise Platform includes 15 industrial joint venture partnerships; wholly owned subsidiaries; strategic acquisitions; academic partnerships; and in-discussion relationships.

About Grafoid

Grafoid is a complete solutions graphene company. It provides expertise as well as product and processes for transformative, industrial-scale graphene applications in partnership with leading corporations and institutions around the world.

A privately held Canadian corporation, Grafoid invests in graphene applications and economically scalable production processes for graphene and graphene derivatives from raw, unprocessed graphite ore. Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) holds a significant interest in Grafoid Inc.

Incorporated in 2011, Grafoid has become the world's largest producer of high-purity, economically scalable few-layer graphene, trademarked globally as Mesograf™.

Grafoid's global enterprise platform includes 15 subsidiary companies engaged in the development of Mesograf™ materials and products, and development services. They include, but are not limited to: Mesograf™ lithium batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial energy storage; additive manufacturing materials including metal alloy and graphene polymer powders for 3D printing; polymers, plastics, rubber, elastomers, and composite materials; fibre science including aluminum alloys; coatings, and lubricants; fire retardant materials; thermal management solutions; EMI/RFI/EMP shielding; solar solutions, and analytical testing and laboratory services.

Grafoid's research is supported through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada. On February 20, 2015, Grafoid has received an $8.1 million investment from the SD Tech Fund™ of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop a technology that will automate Mesograf™ graphene production and end-product development. SDTC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support cleantech companies as they move their technologies to market.

For more information about Grafoid, please visit www.grafoid.com.

About Ames Rubber Corporation

Since its founding in 1949, Ames Rubber Corporation has been engaged in the development of high-performance elastomeric materials and materials application processes to manufacture precision elastomeric coatings, moldings, dispensed gaskets, and other elastomeric components.

Ames has long been a highly regard supplier of products to the copier and printer, automotive and personal protection market. More recently, Ames entered the aerospace/aviation markets with a protective coating for external components to resist erosion, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and the formation of ice on these components. Ames currently provides coatings for various components on the most advanced commercial and military aircraft.

Ames has designed and developed materials and processes for the manufacture of automotive products including Constant Velocity (CV) joint seal/boots and thermally and electrically conductive wire harness applications.

Ames has also been an important supplier of products into the pharmaceutical market, producing high-purity silicone products for fluid transfer systems used in the production of serums and vaccines. In this regard, Ames is uniquely positioned support the pharmaceutical market and to expand its presence into the medical device arena to develop and produce devices for medical diagnosis, feeding tubes, pumps, and micro-miniature components.

For more information about Ames Rubber Corporation, please visit www.theamescorp.com.

Contact Information

Grafoid Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-238-7417
geconomo@grafoid.com
www.grafoid.com

Grafoid Advances Its Graphene Commercialization

Grafoid Inc.

April 02, 2015 11:49 ET

Grafoid Advances Its Graphene Commercialization Initiatives With the Planned Acquisition of Ames Rubber Corporation of Hamburg, New Jersey

http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/grafoid-advances-its-graphene-commercialization-initiatives-with-planned-acquisition-2006399.htm


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 2, 2015) - Grafoid Inc. ("Grafoid" or the "Company") - a complete solutions graphene company - is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ames Rubber Corporation, of Hamburg, New Jersey, a global leader in the design, development and production of specialty elastomeric materials and products used in defense, automotive, aerospace, personal protection, copiers and printers, and a broad range of industrial applications.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition, subject to certain conditions, is expected to close in the Second Quarter of 2015. The Purchaser was represented by John E. Ursin, Esq. and Sean Monahan, Esq. of Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP, of Florham Park and Sparta, New Jersey. The Seller was represented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, of Roseland, New Jersey.

Ames, established in 1949, is a globally recognized leader in elastomeric materials and processes. It is a winner of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and is an AS9100C registered company specializing in the development of materials and processes used to produce elastomeric coatings/protective barriers, dispensed gaskets, moldings and other elastomer products, and is a leading supplier to a diverse range of high technology customers.

A materials innovation company, Ames holds numerous patents for a variety of specialty materials and processes. The company serves customers in the office automation, aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and other industrial sectors.

"Our purpose in acquiring Ames is to broaden Grafoid's opportunities by bringing our Mesograf™ graphene materials into an established, high-value market through a diverse range of elastomeric materials, working with and through an experienced team of engineers and scientists," said Grafoid Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer Gary Economo.

"We see Ames as our springboard into the $700 billion rubber and plastics market - a market in which we believe Grafoid can become a major influence."

"The fit between Ames and Mesograf™ is perfect. Ames has built its global reputation upon its ability to deliver unique elastomeric product solutions, much as Grafoid has delivered unique graphene solutions to our growing global partnerships," Mr. Economo said.

In his comments, Timothy D. Marvil, Chairman of Ames Rubber Corporation said: "We are extremely pleased to have connected with Grafoid and are excited about the combination of these two great companies. Putting Grafoid and Ames together has the potential to create an interesting and exciting future in the rubber industry with high expectation for game changing, breakthrough Mesograf™-based rubber materials and products.

"We grew this business based on quality, innovation and a commitment to our customers and our employees. Grafoid shares this same passion. We have great customers and exceptional employees and to this end, I am happy and excited about how they will both be able to grow and prosper as a part of the Grafoid business.

"It has been my privilege and pleasure to be affiliated with Ames. The company has been a part of my family for three generations and I will miss being a part of its continued success. However, I know this sale to Grafoid will create ever greater opportunities for the future," Mr. Marvil said.

The acquisition of Ames Rubber Corporation will be Grafoid's third strategic asset purchase. It follows the acquisition of ALCERECO Inc., of Kingston, Ontario, and Braille Battery, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida in 2014.

Grafoid is currently consolidating its diverse graphene development assets under one roof in Kingston, Ontario at its Grafoid Global Technology Centre (GGTC) facility and through acquisitions to establish Mesograf™-based subsidiaries to compete in high-value industrial sectors.

On August 20, 2014, the Company officially opened its Grafoid Global Technology Centre, encompassing its core production facility for Mesograf™, its graphene development partners and its subsidiary companies. A second full-scale Mesograf™ manufacturing line is planned for the Ames facility in New Jersey.

Grafoid leads a unique, Mesograf™ development platform comprised of Grafoid Inc., Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS), Graphite Zero Pte Ltd., and the National University of Singapore. Additionally, the Company's Global Enterprise Platform includes 15 industrial joint venture partnerships; wholly owned subsidiaries; strategic acquisitions; academic partnerships; and in-discussion relationships.

About Grafoid

Grafoid is a complete solutions graphene company. It provides expertise as well as product and processes for transformative, industrial-scale graphene applications in partnership with leading corporations and institutions around the world.

A privately held Canadian corporation, Grafoid invests in graphene applications and economically scalable production processes for graphene and graphene derivatives from raw, unprocessed graphite ore. Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) holds a significant interest in Grafoid Inc.

Incorporated in 2011, Grafoid has become the world's largest producer of high-purity, economically scalable few-layer graphene, trademarked globally as Mesograf™.

Grafoid's global enterprise platform includes 15 subsidiary companies engaged in the development of Mesograf™ materials and products, and development services. They include, but are not limited to: Mesograf™ lithium batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial energy storage; additive manufacturing materials including metal alloy and graphene polymer powders for 3D printing; polymers, plastics, rubber, elastomers, and composite materials; fibre science including aluminum alloys; coatings, and lubricants; fire retardant materials; thermal management solutions; EMI/RFI/EMP shielding; solar solutions, and analytical testing and laboratory services.

Grafoid's research is supported through the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) of the National Research Council of Canada. On February 20, 2015, Grafoid has received an $8.1 million investment from the SD Tech Fund™ of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop a technology that will automate Mesograf™ graphene production and end-product development. SDTC is mandated by the Government of Canada to support cleantech companies as they move their technologies to market.

For more information about Grafoid, please visit www.grafoid.com.

About Ames Rubber Corporation

Since its founding in 1949, Ames Rubber Corporation has been engaged in the development of high-performance elastomeric materials and materials application processes to manufacture precision elastomeric coatings, moldings, dispensed gaskets, and other elastomeric components.

Ames has long been a highly regard supplier of products to the copier and printer, automotive and personal protection market. More recently, Ames entered the aerospace/aviation markets with a protective coating for external components to resist erosion, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and the formation of ice on these components. Ames currently provides coatings for various components on the most advanced commercial and military aircraft.

Ames has designed and developed materials and processes for the manufacture of automotive products including Constant Velocity (CV) joint seal/boots and thermally and electrically conductive wire harness applications.

Ames has also been an important supplier of products into the pharmaceutical market, producing high-purity silicone products for fluid transfer systems used in the production of serums and vaccines. In this regard, Ames is uniquely positioned support the pharmaceutical market and to expand its presence into the medical device arena to develop and produce devices for medical diagnosis, feeding tubes, pumps, and micro-miniature components.

For more information about Ames Rubber Corporation, please visit www.theamescorp.com.

Contact Information

Grafoid Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
Chief Executive Officer
+1 613-238-7417
geconomo@grafoid.com
www.grafoid.com

Meet Samsung’s most affordable 4K TV to date! The UN105S9

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While most of us mere mortals are happy being able to afford a reasonably decent new home entertainment system every couple of years, it seems that some people have a slightly bigger picture in mind, literally. And for these kinds of buyers, Samsung has been busy making a 4K TV with their Samsung UN105S9 105 inch monster of an ultra HD set.

At an extremely affordable (if you’re a millionaire) $119,999 dollars, getting your hands on one might just mean telling the kids that college is going to have to go out the window for just a little while, or maybe forever…

Unbelievably, the Amazon.com page that sells the 105S9 claims that there is currently only one left in stock (but with more on the way) so either there are a lot of high-rollers out there who have been more than happy to splash down the price of a modest home for a TV that will be obsolete in just a few years or the company never actually thought anybody would be nuts enough to buy this beast and have been stocking the same single dust covered model since 2014.

Either way, for just one dollar less than $120,000 (shipping is free though! And no, the TV can’t be gift wrapped) the 105S9 doesn’t offer nearly the kind of insane features you’d expect it to have. Don’t get us wrong, it is an absolutely fantastic “future-proofed” 4K television but just about every specification except its immense screen size is something you can also find or even improve upon with much smaller Samsung, Sony or LG TVs that also don’t happen to involve second mortgages and teary eyed discussions about impending bankruptcy.

The 105S9 gives you a a full-array LED backlighting system, native refresh rate of 120Hz, a 1440 Clear Motion rate that is about the same as that of much more affordable Samsung 4K smart TVs like the HU9000 and a full Smart TV package with the company’s entire array of smart apps built into the proprietary Samsung Smart Hub interface. It also comes with voice and gesture control features! However these are only available if you buy the Samsung camera accessory, which is sold separately, just in case you have any money at all left after you scrape your savings accounts and spare couch pennies together for the 105S9.

Amazing that something with the same price as a used Ferrari doesn’t come with its own built-in camera.

Accessories that are fortunately included consist of a Smart Touch remote control, a universal remote, 2 pairs of active 3D glasses and the TV comes with a robust array of HDMI 2.0, USB, Ethernet and other typical connectivity ports.

Now that’s the funny thing about the UN105S9: for a TV that costs the same as a full PhD program at Harvard, it really sort of underwhelms with its features. The refresh rate is only half of what some of the latest TV models offer and even Samsung’s Clear Motion rate that’s been applied to this monster 4K TV is also available on numerous other models which might be smaller but cost 99% of a whole house price less. Furthermore, some of the latest Samsung 4K TVs that come with all sorts of radically new features like Quantum Dots and much better refresh rates are also dirt cheap in comparison to the 105S9 and some of them even offer also enormous 79 to 85 inch screens.
the very wide, not so tall Samsung UN105S9 4K UHD TV

the very wide, not so tall Samsung UN105S9 4K UHD TV

The bottom line: Unless you simply want to show off about how you can spend on a single TV what is enough money to feed a dozen large families for more than a year, there isn’t even a decent technical reason to buy this TV. Its screen size is literally the only feature it has that other Samsung 4K UHD TVs lack.

Now, enough of what we have to say about the Samsung UN105S9, let’s see what some members of the Amazon.com reviewer audience had to say about this piggy bank buster:

Good now cmon Steve show us what you got.

I know you can do it!


Show the faithful longs that we had the best dots the whole time.

Tell us we have almost caught up to the competition.

SBFM on the move up 43% today

Nope you cant and with the blessing of India this is poised to
Flourish soon.

May Ganesha Shiva Devi Vishnu and Surya Help Sbfm distribute the cure to cancer to the world.

hello Old Friend

I was close to my 50 million prediction.

Now lawsuits behind, and next year is going to be their biggest year in history with current backlog of over 20 million.

This is looking good. Time to hold and buy its not too late for the game.


EOM

Go India.

love butter chicken and onion badji.

CVD Files 10K - Record Orders for 2014 Reported
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CVD Equipment Corporation (CVD) (NASDAQ:CVV) announced revenue and earnings for the year ending December 31, 2014. The Company achieved a new record for bookings as it received over $45 million in orders during 2014, surpassing total orders received in any prior year, while also achieving a near record revenue of ~ $28 million in 2014, an increase of ~ 57% compared to ~ $18 million in 2013.

The Company’s backlog grew substantially year over year exceeding $21 million, on December 31, 2014 compared to ~ $4 million at December 31, 2013. Although timing for completion of order backlog varies depending on the product mix and can be as long as two years, it is anticipated that our current backlog will be completed by the end of the current year. Order backlog usually is a reasonable management tool to indicate future revenues and profits, however it does not provide assurance of future achievement of revenues or profits as order cancellations or delays are possible. Backlog can vary based on the timing of order placements and shipments.

The demand for CVD’s equipment, which has been led by the aerospace and medical industries, has never been greater. Now that the Company is firmly ensconced in its new facility, management is confident in its ability to build equipment in a timely manner, satisfy increased order levels and achieve increased revenues.

In January 2015, following an adverse court ruling during December 2014 in the long outstanding Taiwan Glass (TG) litigation, the Company entered into an agreement to pay TG $4.925 million, inclusive of interest, in settlement of all claims. CVD also incurred an additional $1.8 million in legal fees attributable to this matter in 2014. Therefore, CVD incurred ~$6.7 million in charges attributable to this matter during fiscal 2014. Without this non-recurring charge, CVD would have achieved net income, ~$1.9 million or $0.32 per diluted share compared to our reported net loss for the year of ~$2.5 million or $0.40 per diluted share. The reconciliation of non-GAAP net income is illustrated in the table below.

Leonard Rosenbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “2014 was a very busy year. We increased our order level to a record high and our revenues increased substantially. We have entered 2015 with a significant backlog and expect to continue to add to the backlog throughout the year as we pursue additional opportunities in our key markets of aerospace, medical, research laboratories (university and industrial) and custom chemical vapor deposition systems.”

Mr. Rosenbaum added, “Our Application Laboratory continues to advance technology for Graphene, Nanowires and Nanotube materials and work with potential end users to apply this technology to advance these nano materials into large volume, value added products. Our custom CVD solutions and systems which we can provide help to enable our industrial customers to scale up their production requirements.

“Overall we anticipate 2015 to be a very strong year for our Company as the markets we have and will continue to pursue are increasing in demand. Thank you for your continued support.”




CVD Equipment Corporation

Selected Other Data (Unaudited)

For the Twelve Months Ended


(in thousands except per share information)

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP measure-operating expenses
And operating income excluding certain items



12/31/2014


12/31/2013


Bookings $ 45,065 $ 13,459
Ending Backlog 21,074 3,917

Revenue, as reported $ 27,990 $ 17,884
Gross profit, as reported 11,525 6,710

Operating expenses, as reported 15,289 8,516
Adjustments:


Nonrecurring loss and legal fees on litigation settlement
6,691 223
Nonrecurring gain on sale of building -- (887 )
Nonrecurring bad debt expense -- 1,281
Non-GAAP operating expenses 8,598 7,899
Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) 2,927 (1,189 )

Income/(loss) net of tax as reported (2,474 ) (560 )
Adjustments, net of tax


Nonrecurring loss and legal fees on litigation settlement
4,416 --
Nonrecurring gain on sale of building -- (585 )
Nonrecurring bad debt expense -- 845
Non-GAAP income/(loss), net of tax 1,942 (300 )

Diluted earnings per share, as reported ($ 0.40 ) ($ 0.09 )
Add back:


Per share impact of Non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax
0.72 0.14
Non-GAAP per share earnings 0.32 0.05



The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by CVD Equipment Corporation) contains statements that are forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical fact are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements,” as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking information involves a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated by management. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, conditions, success of CVD Equipment Corporation’s growth and sales strategies, the possibility of customer changes in delivery schedules, cancellation of orders, potential delays in product shipments, delays in obtaining inventory parts from suppliers and failure to satisfy customer acceptance requirements.

The above includes a summary of the Company's financial results for 2014 and 2013, but is not intended to replace the full financial disclosure reported on Form 10-K that the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2015. Please refer to that document for additional information.

CVD Equipment Corporation
Karen Hamberg, 631-981-7081
Fax: 631-981-7095
investorrelations@CVDequipment.com
Sales@CVDequipment.com