Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc (KBLB)

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I suggested eons ago, that KBLB could do with a marketing guru but was met with inferences that suggested it was only needed when Kim had a product to take to market.

KBLB is a "brand: in and of itself and should be promoted as such.

The only caveat would be when "The Company" talks up their "progresses" and nothing comes of it:

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES LAUNCHES SPIDER SILK PRODUCTION SCALE UP WITH NEW DELIVERY OF SILKWORMS TO PRODIGY TEXTILES
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – Oct 8, 2019

“The significance of today’s announcement can’t be overstated. By clearing this critical production hurdle, we are now aggressively ramping up to produce and fill demand for our recombinant spider silk materials,” said Rice. “Having demonstrated our materials’ performance capabilities and secured necessary approvals, we are now focused on the exciting next phase of our business model; delivering our high performance silk yarns to the market and formalizing strategic partnerships. Our dream of a sustainable and cost effective method to produce recombinant spider silk is now in operation.”

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES SPIDER SILK FACILITY TO BREAK CORPORATE PRODUCTION CAPACITY RECORDS WITHIN FIRST MONTHS OF OPERATION
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – Oct 28, 2019

he Company expects that this first round of production will be complete within two to three weeks. The entire population of emerging silk moths, from this first production cycle, will be dedicated to breedstock population expansion, resulting in a more than a 100x increase in silkworm egg production and preparing for what the Company believes will be its largest production batch, scheduled for November.

The November production batch, in Vietnam, is expected to expand the Company’s capacity to produce its specialized recombinant spider silk to a level that collectively exceeds the entirety of its U.S based production, over the last ten years.

This critical milestone, in the Company’s commercialization of eco-friendly and cost effective recombinant spider silk, has been the key focus of Company management’s initiative to create high performance and environmentally sustainable alternatives to synthetic textiles. The completion of this first wave of production is validating the Company’s business model and its transgenic spider silk silkworms. The Company expects that its factory will have capacity to produce more than 8 metric tons of its specialized silk in 2020, with a total capacity of roughly 40 metric tons per year, once fully utilized.

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES COMPLETES REARING OF FIRST PRODUCTION BATCH OF RECOMBINANT SPIDER SILK SILKWORM IN VIETNAM FACTORY
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – November 4, 2019


–Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced today that its operations team at its Vietnamese subsidiary, Prodigy Textiles, has completed rearing the Company’s first batch of production silkworms. The Company’s specialized spider silk silkworms were hatched over a 7 day period starting on October 8th, while Jon Rice, the Company’s COO, was in Vietnam. The silkworms began spinning cocoons on October 27th and finished on November 2nd.

The Company is already in the process of removing the finished cocoons from the mounting frames, which will be complete by November 6th. Upon completion, the cocoons will be prepared for the silk moths to emerge. As reported, late last month, the entire population of emerging silk moths will be dedicated to breeding stock, in order to rapidly expand the Company silk production capacity at Prodigy Textiles.

The second round of production is slated to begin later this month and the resulting silk cocoons will be reeled and spun into finished silk thread. This thread will be the first recombinant spider silk thread available from Prodigy Textiles and is scheduled to be delivered to a collaborative partner the Company has been working with to develop new materials and applications.

With operations now fully underway, the Company expects to maintain a continuous production output at Prodigy Textiles and will plan to bring additional materials to market to address the backlog of inquiries in the coming months.

“The Prodigy Textiles production ramp up continues to demonstrate the efficacy of our manufacturing strategy. The success of this first wave of operations will serve as the blueprint for the successive expansion. Our direct, drop-in strategy is already proving its effectiveness to scale Dragonsilk 2.0. We believe this demonstration of rapid expansion will clear the path to fast-track our operations growth and quickly reach our targeted capacity,” Rice said.

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES COMPLETES SCALE UP PRODUCTION CYCLE OF RECOMBINANT SPIDER SILK SILKWORMS
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – November 18, 2019

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced today that Prodigy Textiles, the Company’s Vietnamese subsidiary, completed the first cycle of silk moth mating and egg production scale up, at the Quang Nam factory.

The Prodigy Textiles operations team finished removing the cocoons from mounting frames on November 6th and silk moths began emerging by November 9th. The breeding of the emerged moths is complete, with the specialized silkworm eggs now in incubation and are expected to emerge shortly. Each female silk moth lays upwards of 200-500 eggs and, as previously announced, all of the emerged silk moths were dedicated to breeding stock expansion to rapidly scale up the Company’s silk production capacity.

Over the coming weeks, the Company expects to hatch and rear this second round of silkworms, then harvest the resulting cocoons for production of the first recombinant spider silk threads manufactured in Vietnam. The Company will contract with a nearby reeling facility to convert the cocoons into finished silk yarn, which has already been committed to a textile manufacture for further fabric and product development.

The Company plans to continue to expand its throughput, over the next several quarters, as it builds up its capacity, expand operations, and prepares to ship materials to its collaborators and potential customers.

“The launch of each new production phase marks a significant Prodigy milestone, so this is an especially exciting time for Kraig Labs, which, after the years and efforts needed to overcome numerous challenges and regulatory hurdles, is successfully transitioning our technology from the lab to the factory,” said COO, Jon Rice. “It is a pleasure to share each meaningful step forward and, over the next few quarters, we anticipate some thrilling changes for our business and our shareholders, as we begin bringing our recombinant spider silk technologies and capabilities to the markets.”

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES COMPLETES HATCHING SECOND GENERATION OF SILKWORMS
Rapid Expansion of recombinant Spider Silk production on track to grow Operations and yield Fibers for first significant fabric production run
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – December 3, 2019


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced today that Prodigy Textiles, the Company’s Vietnamese subsidiary, has completed hatching the second generation of silkworms, as it continues to expand production at its factory in Quang Nam province. This second generation is several hundred times larger than the first generation. The resulting cocoons from this production cycle will be used to fulfill the first commercial shipments from this new factory.

With hatching complete, the Prodigy Textiles team is now busy rearing this significantly expanded silkworm population. The Company anticipates these silkworms becoming cocoons over the next two weeks, with this batch of specialized silk expected to be completed by Christmas. This cycle represents the largest single month’s production of recombinant spider silk in the Company’s history. The Company expects this record to be quickly broken, as it continues to expand its Vietnamese operations, heading into 2020.

The Company will be sending its COO, Jon Rice, to Vietnam to oversee the completion of this second generation. During this trip Rice will work with the Prodigy team, as it prepares to convert the resulting cocoons into finished silk yarn. Rice will also set the stage for further expansion with the next production cycle slated to begin in early January.

“The smooth transition from our first production batch to this much larger second generation is a testament to the quality of the great team we have put together in Vietnam,” said Rice. “I look forward to working hand in hand with them, later this month, to plan out the next phase of our rapid growth and to implement additional processes to support our expanding operations.”

“The pace of our production scale up is exceeding even my expectations,” said CEO and Founder, Kim Thompson. “We’ve always believed that once we launched production in Vietnam that our growth would be rapid. Today’s announcement that we have begun the second production cycle is another in a series of exciting milestones for spider silk commercialization and Kraig Labs.”

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES READIES FOR FIRST COMMERCIAL SHIPMENT OF RECOMBINANT SPIDER SILK AND ACCELERATED GROWTH IN PRODUCTION
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – December 17, 2019

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced today that the Company is nearing completion of the second production cycle, of recombinant spider silk, at its Vietnamese production factory. The Company expects to begin shipping the specialized silk cocoons by next week. These cocoons will be turned into the first recombinant spider silk yarn from this new facility and, once complete, will be sent to the US, for testing and delivery to customers.

The Company transferred production operations, in October of this year, to the Prodigy Textiles factory, the Company’s Vietnamese subsidiary. Over the last two months, the Company has been scaling this facility’s throughput, nearly tripling its skilled workforce to support its rapidly growing operations.

The Company’s COO, Jon Rice, is currently in Vietnam overseeing operations, assisting in preparations for this first shipment, and guiding the implementation of additional operational process controls. During this trip, Rice and Prodigy Textiles’ management are also working with local government officials to assess and plan the allocation of additional land and facilities to grow Prodigy’s operations.

“Our production team continues to deliver on the lofty expectations we have outlined for them,” said Rice. “With production scale up now well underway and the first shipment scheduled for delivery soon, Prodigy management and I are pressing forward with an even greater vision of where we can take the Company.”

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KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION UPDATE
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – January 28, 2020

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced that it is providing an update on Prodigy Textiles’, the Company’s Vietnamese subsidiary, production operations.

The Company began production operations, at its Vietnamese subsidiary, in October of 2019. Due to climate conditions and farming cycles, silk is traditionally not produced during the winter in Vietnam. In its efforts to bring its revolutionary silk materials to market, as soon as possible, the Company pushed ahead, rearing its silkworms through the winter months.

The Company hoped to overcome the production challenges of operating in the off season by utilizing its temperature controlled laboratories. While initially highly successful, the Company began to face setbacks in sustaining production during this traditional off season. Fluctuating temperatures, and difficulties in sourcing high quality mulberry, led to production challenges. The Company has accelerated the planting of additional mulberry under contract and control to eliminate these issues for future production cycles.

The Company expects to re-ignite its production expansion over the next 30-45 days, as spring temperatures realign with production requirements. The Company will also use this growing season as an opportunity to improve its internal factory environmental control protocols. When all controls are in place, the Company believes that it can successfully reach year-round production.
“As with any company’s first large scale production run, we expected some delays and challenges.

These small hurdles will cause a short delay, but we do not anticipate any negative impact to our long term plans, quality, or capacity,” said Jon Rice, COO. “We assembled an excellent team in Vietnam; they are tirelessly working to bring this vision of large scale spider silk production, from silkworms, to life. I am excited about the opportunities ahead for Kraig Labs and our eco-friendly spider silk materials.”

The outbreak of Coronavirus in China is not presently expected to have any significant impact on the Company or its operations. The Company does not source any materials or import from China, nor is China a major target market for the Company’s products.

KRAIG BIOCRAFT LABORATORIES IMPLEMENTS NEW MEASURES TO ENSURE YEAR ROUND PRODUCTION AND QUALITY OF ITS COMMERCIAL SILK PRODUCTION
ANN ARBOR, Mich., – January 30, 2020


Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company”), the leading developer of spider silk based fibers, announced that it has implemented new quality assurance management and production procedures at Prodigy Textiles, the Company’s Vietnamese subsidiary, based on lessons learned from its production rollout.

The Company embarked on an aggressive winter production rollout to accommodate urgent requests for materials from specific collaboration partners and potential customers. The result was a launch in what is normally the Vietnamese silk offseason. In this process we discovered and addressed two challenges, obtaining quality mulberry for feedstock and climate controls in the new facility during the offseason.

The Company has addressed these issues as described below.

The production hiccup caused by the winter launch is not expected to impact the Company’s business plan or prospects. Kraig Labs intends to be first to market and is keeping the momentum going by continuing its breeding programs, as the Company’s plans to produce its first commercial batch of Dragon Silk are still in progress.

For the immediate production run, the winter temperature has resolved itself, as we enter February, which is generally considered a better month for rearing silk worms. Whereas, for the following winters, the Company will enhance its climate control protocols, to ensure uniform and consistent year round production.

Kraig labs has also taken steps to ensure that feedstock will not disrupt its future winter production cycle, by utilizing land set aside from the government to immediately plant an additional 40 acres of mulberry trees. This increased capacity and continuous supply of high quality mulberry is an important component of the Company’s production operations. This expansion of lands available to the Company and its work with the local farming cooperatives will allow for tighter control and ensure that this key input in readily available and of the highest quality.

Additionally, the Company installed and began utilizing specialized fiber testing equipment, which mirrors that of its research headquarter, in the United States, to monitor fiber performance, including tensile strength and elasticity. This equipment allows for the identification and selective mating of the best performing silkworms.

The Company has remained in communication with its collaboration partners, informing them of this temporary delay in shipping, who have been supportive of these production actions and look forward to receiving the highest quality fibers.

The Company’s technology is sound, as the tests of the Prodigy Textile production facility fibers mirror the results from its US laboratory. Kraig Labs will continue to monitor and implement procedures to ensure its product meets its high standards and its potential commercialization partners’ expectations.

“Kraig Labs is laser focused on the commercialization of our exceptional materials. Recognizing challenges to that vision and quickly adapting to overcome those obstacles is a core piece of our corporate DNA,” said COO, Jon Rice. “By implementing the new processes, Kraig Labs continues to show its commitment to upholding sustainable fiber production and goals, as well as our commitment to our valued business partners. Despite our winter launch hiccup, we remain on track to meet our goal of delivering superior fibers to our clients.”

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