Commerical trials agreed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 September 2005 Timestrip Plc to conduct full-scale commercial trials of smart-label technology for Nestle Timestrip Plc which which markets an inexpensive and versatile label technology for accurately measuring lapsed time is pleased to announce it has agreed full-scale commercial trials with Nestle FoodservicesUK. The commercial trial which is scheduled to start in Autumn 2005, will involve the integration of a Timestrip smart label into the packaging of a branded product within the Nestle range. Should these trials conclude successfully, the company expects that Nestle FoodservicesUK will look to incorporate this technology into other areas of its business. Paul Freedman, Joint CEO of Timestrip Plc commented 'We are delighted to be working with Nestle. This is an opportunity to demonstrate that our technology delivers brand differentiation in a crowded market place while delivering a unique benefit to the end user. If successful this will give us access to many areas of the Nestle business that could potentially benefit from the integration of our technology.' Mike Carter, Innovations Manager, Nestle Foodservices UK commented: 'The adoption of Timestrip's smart-label technology is an exciting packaging development that we are confident will deliver a meaningful point of differentiation for our products by assisting restaurants and caterers to manage their perishable foods with confidence and ease. The integration of a lapsed time indicator has been of great interest to Nestle Foodservices UK and we are delighted to have partnered with Timestrip.' Timestrip's interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2005 are expected to be announced on Friday September 23rd. Enquiries:- Paul Freedman/Reuben Isbitsky, Joint CEOs, Timestrip plc 01462 440 700 Shane Dolan, Biddicks 020 7448 1000 Roland Cornish/Felicity Geidt, Beaumont Cornish 020 7628 3393 Notes to editors Timestrip plc has developed an inexpensive and versatile technology for accurately measuring lapsed time. Timestrip's smart labels contain a liquid which migrates across the label, enabling users of perishable food and other products to monitor for how long an item has been open or in use. The technology can be implemented as an external label or can be fully integrated into products and product packaging. The Timestrip technology is relevant to a wide range of food and non-food products which, once opened, should be used or replaced within a recommended time. Expiry dates feature prominently in the following mass markets, which Timestrip actively targets: * Food Retailing * Catering and Food Services * Consumables * Pharmaceuticals * Medical Devices Timestrip's main route to market is through supply and license agreements with manufacturers and packaging companies who will integrate Timestrip labels into their products or packaging.
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