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WallStreetGrapevine: "Stocks on the Rise"

Wall Street, NYC, Jul 21, 2005 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Today,

wallstreetgrapevine.com, named; Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets:

PLNI), Bancorp International Inc. (Pink Sheets: BCIT), Spire Corporation (Nasdaq

NM: SPIR), and Geron Corporation (Nasdaq NM: GERN); their "Stocks on the Rise."

Plasticon International Inc. (Pink Sheets: PLNI,

http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/quotes.asp?symb=plni)

Announces that R&S Manufacturing Increases Order by 50%

Plasticon International Inc. announced that R&S Manufacturing has increased

their order for Plasticon's recycled plastic rebar supports by 50%, bringing

their order this year to over $750,000. Plasticon's patented rebar supports, the

most advanced in the industry, will be supplied to R&S's customers with every

order of their post-tension cable products.

"The initial order for our rebar supports was placed at the beginning of this

month, and now the order has already been increased by 50%," said Mr. Jim Turek,

President and CEO of Plasticon International. "Those numbers speak for

themselves. We are excited that our relationship with R&S manufacturing is

already exceeding expectations. R&S is a dynamic, growing company and we look

forward to continuing to build the relationship with them. Every order of

post-tension cable will be accompanied by our rebar support products. R&S

Manufacturing is one of the oldest, most trusted names in post tensioning cable

sector and we believe that demand will continue to increase for their products.

We are looking forward to continuing to develop our relationship with R&S." R&S

Manufacturing, which has been in business for over 20 years, is one of the

leading post tension cabling suppliers in the United States. Post tensioning,

which is used in slab construction, is a method of strengthening and reinforcing

concrete using steel cables. "R&S's products and Plasticon's products will work

together seamlessly, and will provide construction companies with the best in

breed solution for strengthening concrete," Mr. Turek said.

Mr. Turek also noted that R&S has now requested that Plasticon International

design and manufacture customized products based on their specifications. "I am

extremely pleased with the close working relationship that has developed between

the management team of R&S Manufacturing and Plasticon International. We are

delighted to be working with another industry leader, and I look forward to

continuing to work with them on product improvements for our industry." About

Plasticon International, Inc.

Plasticon International (www.plasticonintl.com) designs, produces, and

distributes high-quality concrete accessories, transportation signage, plastic

lumber, and office supplies, which are all produced from recycled and recyclable

plastics. Plasticon is a leader, an innovator of cutting-edge design,

engineering, and production of industrial and commercial products. Plasticon is

a green Company, environmentally-friendly, using recycled plastics to produce

its line of products.

Bancorp International Inc. (Pink Sheets: BCIT,

http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/quotes.asp?symb=bcit)

Stock Price Undervalued Based on Assets and Partnerships

Bancorp International, Inc., a high growth, diversified mining company operating

in multiple regions in Venezuela, today announced that it believes the current

global economic and political climate underscore how valuable the company is,

especially when the company's diversified holdings in gold and diamond mining

operations are carefully weighed.

"We believe our stock price at present does not reflect the true value of our

company -- we have significant gold and diamond assets that we are just starting

to actively mine and an established formal relationship with the Venezuelan

Federal Government, that we intend to leverage as a strategic business partner

moving forward," said Thomas Magnus, the CEO of Bancorp International, Inc. "We

are also very much aware of the fluctuating price points that can impact the

gold and diamonds markets and are weighing our options in setting up hedge funds

for both minerals to offset any significant changes in pricing that might occur

in the marketplace." About Bancorp International, Inc.

Bancorp International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:BCIT) is a multinational mining company

that locates, mines and processes precious metals and diamonds in diverse

locations around the globe. The company is operational in Venezuela at present

but plans on starting additional mining operations in other locations in Africa,

Europe and Asia. BCIT's growth model is based on acquiring the mineral rights

where there are potential extensive deposits of precious metals or diamonds that

can be located using the latest sophisticated mining processes such as digital

imaging via satellites and airplane to minimize prospecting costs.

Bancorp's focus is on delivering long term shareholder value by developing first

class mining properties that have a potential significant yield to enable the

company to sustain a strong competitive advantage through many business cycles.

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Spire Corporation (Nasdaq NM: SPIR,

http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/quotes.asp?symb=spir)

Experienced Marketing Professional Expands Leadership Team

Spire Corporation announced William Wiegler joined Spire as Vice President of

Corporate Marketing. A skilled technology marketing veteran with solar energy

industry experience, Wiegler will focus the Company's strategic marketing

efforts across all product lines and build on the strengths of their common

technology platform.

"Will's talents and experience are ideally suited to Spire as we continue to

grow across multiple markets," said Roger G. Little, Chairman and CEO, Spire.

"He brings a depth of relevant experience in solar, biotech, and defense

industries and a proven track record in directing corporate marketing programs

and developing brands. His insights and energy will be invaluable in helping

Spire expand its markets and achieve its goals." Mr. Wiegler brings over fifteen

years of marketing and management experience gained in high technology companies

ranging from start-ups to industry leaders. He holds a Bachelor of Science in

Biology from Hobart College and a Masters of Science in Environmental Science

from Syracuse University and the State University of New York, College of

Environmental Science and Forestry.

"Spire is an exciting company, leading the industry in several distinct product

areas," said William Wiegler. "My role will be to direct the marketing functions

of the Company divisions while continuing to strengthen the corporate brand."

About Spire Corporation Spire Corporation is a diversified technology company

serving the solar energy, biomedical, telecommunications and defense industries

with innovative products and services based on a common technology platform. For

more information visit www.spirecorp.com.

Geron Corporation (Nasdaq NM: GERN,

http://www.marketwatch.com/tools/quotes/quotes.asp?symb=gern)

Appoints Charles Homcy to Its Board of Directors

Geron Corporation announced the appointment of Charles J. Homcy, M.D., to its

board of directors.

Dr. Homcy is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Portola

Pharmaceuticals, a privately held biotechnology firm focused on developing novel

cardiovascular therapies. Dr. Homcy holds A.B. and M.D. degrees from Johns

Hopkins University. He has held academic appointments in clinical medicine at

Harvard Medical School, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons,

and the University of California, San Francisco. He has served on the editorial

boards of many of the leading scientific cardiovascular journals. His industry

experience includes past executive positions with American Cyanamid, COR

Therapeutics and Millennium Pharmaceuticals as well as current board membership

on several biopharmaceutical companies. He is the author of over 135 original

publications in the field of molecular and clinical cardiology.

"I am pleased to welcome Dr. Homcy to our board of directors," said Thomas

Okarma, Ph.D., M.D., Geron's president and chief executive officer. "Charles

brings a wealth of product development experience to our board as we focus on

the clinical development of our Oncology and Stem Cell products." "I am pleased

to become a part of the Geron team," said Dr. Homcy. "Their exciting portfolio

of clinical stage cancer products that target telomerase and cell therapies

based on embryonic stem cells represents some of the most innovative approaches

to treating cancer and chronic degenerative diseases that I know. I look forward

to helping the company accelerate its progress in bringing these technologies to

patients." Geron is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing

three groups of products: i) therapeutic products for oncology that target

telomerase; ii) pharmaceuticals that activate telomerase in tissues impacted by

senescence, injury or degenerative disease; and iii) cell-based therapies

derived from its human embryonic stem cell platform for applications in multiple

chronic diseases.

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