Frank...they are buying more EC’s and stocking each tank for full-production.
Per Gerald on my visit in April, they are moving from 65,000 gallon tanks to larger 90,000 gallon tanks.
They are also considering going to fiberglass tanks from plastic-lined versions. Less maintenance and long-lasting. Tom Untermeyer and Mike P were going to look at a huge lot of them for el cheapo dollars. They were excited about the prospect of picking them up and converting.
The ECs are being scaled back in size because the flagship EC has a much larger footprint than is needed. I was in LaCoste the day the new units showed up and they are considerably smaller than the “flagship model.” The new ECs cost @$70K per copy and the next version will be slightly more expensive, but even better (and capable of running the larger tanks)
Listen, I know you are frustrated at the lack of info. Who isn’t? But as one of the staunch Longs here, I am a little puzzled at your recent change in attitude. You were one of the guys I looked to for solid info when I first came to SHMP.
As a hardcore Long (and one of only a couple of guys who’s actually been on-site and seen the operation in person) I am 100% solid on the stock. In fact, I have been adding to my considerable shares of late as we have established a firm base at 18-18.5 cents.
I am down (on paper) $439,756 since my all-time high on 11 Feb. I haven’t sold a single share since 30 Jan. If I had a do over I would do things a little differently. I would NEVER have sold those shares on 30 Jan.
All is good here and patience will pay off.
Roll SHMP Roll!