Re Court Case

Stanelco PLC
01 December 2004


1 December 2004



                                  Stanelco PLC

                                 Re Court Case


In the latest development in its continuing dispute with BioProgress Technology
Limited, Stanelco RF Technologies Limited went back to court yesterday to argue
that evidence which had come to light within the last few weeks meant that the
court should reverse its finding of breach of confidence by Stanelco.


Stanelco's case was that the documents which had been found showed that the
information which BioProgress had argued at trial was confidential had actually
been in the public domain for over 40 years.


After a full day's hearing, the court reserved its judgement due to the
complexity of the issues which needed to be considered.


After the hearing, Ian Balchin, Chief Executive Officer of Stanelco, commented:


'We regard the fact that the court has needed to reserve its decision as an
indication of the seriousness of the point we've raised and its implications for
both parties. We look forward to receiving the court's decision. If Stanelco's
application is successful, we will not be liable to BioProgress at all in
respect of its claim for breach of confidence. If we don't succeed then, leaving
aside any costs issues, we'll be in just the same position as we are now'.


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For further information please contact:

Ian Balchin, Chief Executive
Stanelco PLC
Tel: [phone]

Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg
Financial Dynamics
Tel: [phone]


Notes to Editors:


About Stanelco

Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radio
frequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packaging
applications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology,
induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. The Company's current core
business is the manufacture of optical fibre using Radio Frequency (RF)
technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other markets. Current
developments include biodegradable air cushion packaging, sealing of low-cost
conventional plastics for food packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules,
foamed starch trays, edible sachets and waste packing.


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