ElectriPlast: Thin Gruel or a Prelude to a Banquet?

The Veil

of

Silence

Finally

Lifted



By Vince S.
ElectriPlast Blog (EB) Editor


[EB Editor’s Note: After nearly 17 months without so much as a sneeze from the Boyz in Bellingham, Integral Technologies seems to be on a news binge lately. In less than 45 days, they have issued two interesting press releases, 14 July and 19 August; participated in a Podcast; were the focus of a Spotlight article by Stock Guru; and were featured in a Canadian Plastics article.]


Queue Oliver Twist

The 14 July press release was remarkable in that it broke a long corporate silence, but there was little there that veteran stakeholders hadn’t heard before. In fact, I was reminded of the scene in Oliver Twist when the undernourished Oliver, having finished his small allotment of gruel, said to Mr. Bumble, “Please sir. I want some more.” ITKG shareholders, having waited nearly a year and a half for news from Bellingham, expected and deserved more. But, like Oliver, what we got was thin gruel. Well, not everyone agreed with my ‘thin gruel’ assessment. In fact, one of my correspondents (remember Jay?) found more to like in that press release than I did.

Although not a defender of Integral management, Jay liked the press release. In fact, he feels that it will set the stage for more releases because several things were touched upon with so little detail that future releases would be have to more expansive. After all, he said, “when you haven't put out press in a year and a half, the market can only digest so much at once.” For the first time, in a very long time, Jay said that the CEO “seems to have things put together rather well. I anticipate much more frequent communication than what we have been receiving.”

After a 17 month ‘drought,’ we should expect more frequent communication?


On Target?

Yes. My correspondent was dead on target! One week later, the Investors Relations Group e-mailed me their weekly newsletter, which included a Podcast interview of William Robinson. (A link to the Podcast is posted on EB.) In the interview, Robinson recalled the genesis, evolution and progress of ElectriPlast as it slowly winds its way toward contracts. Among other things, he appeared upbeat when he said that we are ready for commercialization and that things would take off during the second half of 2009. (But, Bill! That’s what you said in 2007, 2008 and the first half of 2009! In fact, if you check your calendar, we are well into the second half of 2009!) So, where’s the beef?

Then, there was speculation about the appointment of a “Detroit group” to represent Integral in the Motor City. After all, ElectriPlast can be used in a wide range of connectors, fuses, wiring, shielding, batteries, cabling and other electronic components that keep Motown’s assembly lines moving. As if in response to the speculation, Integral issued another press release on 19 August hailing the appointment of Mohamad (Mo) Zeidan, formerly the Chief Technical Officer and Director of Hybrid Engineering at Lear. (Lear is the leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics.) As a consultant to Integral, Mo will help integrate ElectriPlast into the automotive parts supply chain. Apparently, he has seen the test results and strongly endorses ElectriPlast. “My research into ElectriPlast’s physical and electrical attributes as substantiated by independent test results demonstrates that ElectriPlast is an extraordinary technology possessing unique qualities.” (I’m beginning to like Mo already!)

So far, my correspondent (Jay) is batting 1,000! Still, another media event occurred on 20 August when Integral was the focus of a Spotlight article by Stock Guru. Some would argue that any equity can “buy” a place in the Spotlight, yet when one looks at the rules for placement in the Spotlight, one has to wonder if this is yet another signal. Be that as it may, it is consistent with the projections of my four-out-of-four correspondent!

And finally, there was the Canadian Plastics article, published on 24 August, about the potential of ElectriPlast to replace many of the heavier components in automobile batteries. Way to go, Jay. That’s five-out-of-five!

So, there you have it. Seventeen months of silence, then BAM, five media events in a row. Are these the news events that will help the market’s digestion, according to Jay? Well, he did call these. Stay tuned, folks.


The Bottom Line

Still, the two most important releases—that will certify that ElectriPlast works—are yet to be made. The independent test results which, to quote one eloquent, but weary Letter to the Blog shareholder, are “the Birth Certificate, the Passport, The Bible,” will be shared with the scores of companies who have prototyped ElectriPlast. These results will validate claims made by Integral regarding conductivity. Based on all accounts, the results will not disappoint.

Secondly, of course, are contracts from the antenna, shielding, battery and wiring companies mentioned in the 14 July press release as well as numerous other companies.

We are not there yet, but, clearly, our ‘thin’ gruel is morphing into something far more palatable than that which the wretched Mr. Bumble served Oliver and his pals in the workhouse.

Bring it on, Mr. Bumble, sorry, Bill!

ElectriPlast: And now insight from--Canadian Plastics

ElectriPlast

Key to

NexGen

Battery

Technology



By: CanPlastics TV
August 17th, 2009


[EB Publisher's Note: The original article can be found online at: http://www.canplastics.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?aid=1000339132]


Electrically conductive plastic set to give processors a jolt

Most of us don’t think about our car battery until we have to replace it. And at that point that we realize how heavy it is, and probably pause to wonder why – with plastic car parts becoming lighter by the day – the battery still feels like something that Arnold Schwarzenegger would have trouble lifting.

The short answer is that, because of the electricity coursing through it, there’s never been a way to make a lightweight car battery from plastic.Until now, that is. A new moldable conductive plastic called ElectriPlast, being brought to market by development company Integral Technologies Inc., has the potential to replace traditional material like lead or stainless steel in a car battery, reducing the weight by up to 30 pounds.

According to William Robinson, Integral’s chairman and CEO, ElectriPlast’s ability to conduct electricity results from a unique blend of small single pellets design-compounded with metal fibres. The technology was six years in the making, and wasn’t achieved without false starts. “In the end, the key was to find a polymer that had a low dielectric loss tangent,” Robinson said. “We’ve now patented not only the pellet, but also the process of having it under one pellet.”


FIRST STEPS

The use of ElectriPlast as a weight-saving replacement to lead and steel in car batteries is about to be tested. “We’re working with a battery manufacturer to change the weight factor within a car battery by making the body completely from plastic,” Robinson said. “The project has advanced to the CAD drawing stage, and can ultimately help the auto industry reach the goal of having the same amount of power, but with a lower load factor.”

With a shift towards a “green” economy in North America, Robinson believes that ElectriPlast’s characteristics, such as weight savings, cost savings, design flexibility, conductivity and non-corrosiveness could lead to the product becoming an important part of new transportation trends.

And this may be just the beginning. Integral is currently working to apply their technology toward the creation of antennas, apparel, appliances, computers, electrical and heating systems and more, Robinson said, and at present there are already almost 120 patents filed around ElectriPlast and its use.


PARTNERSHIP PAYS OFF

A key element in developing ElectriPlast has been Integral’s partnership with Jasper, Ind.-based fabricator Jasper Rubber Products. “They’re our sole manufacturer and their involvement allows us to remain focused on developing the science behind the ElectriPlast material,” Robinson said.

And the fruit of this development is a product with very simple operating instructions for processors. “The ElectriPlast pellet can be custom made for any use, regardless of how simple or complex the application, or of the ratio of metal to polymer required in the pellet,” he said. “The material is available as either an additive or resin, and the customer doesn’t have to do anything other than convey it to the processing machine.”

Robinson has no doubt that the years of sweat equity are about to pay off. “We’ve got the material; it’s just a matter of finding companies that are aggressive and want to move forward,” he said. “If we can get our foot in the door, I think that people will look at us very seriously.”

ElectriPlast: Receives a Spotlight from StockGuru.com...

Spotlight

on

Integral




Written by the StockGuru Editor
on August 19, 2009



Integral Technologies, Inc. is in the StockGuru Spotlight for August 20, 2009


DALLAS, TEXAS : StockGuru announces that Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) is in the StockGuru Spotlight. Integral Technologies, Inc. is the developer of an innovative electrically conductive resin-based material called “ElectriPlast™,” a highly conductive recipe that can be molded into virtually any shape or dimension associated with the range of plastics, rubbers and other polymers. Our IP consists of ElectriPlast™ and multitudes of different applications pertinent to a wide variety of industries. Currently, we have filed 119 U.S. patent applications, 41 of which have been issued, 1 which has been allowed but is pending issuance and 77 of which have been filed and are pending approval and 40 of which have been rejected. No assurances can be given that all patent applications will be approved; however, to the extent that patents are not granted, we will continue to attempt to commercialize these technologies without the protection of patents. Various examples of industries where ElectriPlast™ can be used are antennas, shielding, lighting, circuitry, switch actuators, resistors, and medical devices, to name just a few. The company is currently introducing these new products and ElectriPlast™ technology on a global scale.

On Wednesday, the company put out news announcing the appointment of Mohamad (Mo) Zeidan as Consultant to Integral. Mr. Zeidan will focus his efforts on the commercialization of Integral’s proprietary ElectriPlast™ technology. Integral’s Chairman and CEO, William Robinson said; “We are excited to welcome Mo to Integral. Mo and his team bring their extensive experience in the automotive industry in the areas of wire harness and electrical systems design. They have worked with all the major automakers such as Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Honda and Nissan. Recently they have worked on the development of hybrid technologies.” Mo and his team will structure the work with the customer for all phases: Pre-Award – Prototype and Production. They will identify partners for joint development of our customers’ products utilizing ElectriPlast™, and take it through product implementation, including prototype testing to secure technology approval and validation, and secure awarding of contracts.

Shares for Integral Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ITKG) were up during the late afternoon of trading on Wednesday and closed up four cents at closing.

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ElectriPlast: Breaking with some Good News...

Integral

makes

Sea Change

Disclosure



By: BusinessWire,
August 19, 2009 1:18 PM ET



Integral Retains Former Chief Technology Officer of the Electrical Division of Lear Corp.

Integral Technologies, Inc. ITKG (“Integral”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamad (Mo) Zeidan as Consultant to Integral. Mr. Zeidan will focus his efforts on the commercialization of Integral’s proprietary ElectriPlast™ technology.

Integral’s Chairman and CEO, William Robinson said:

“We are excited to welcome Mo to Integral. Mo and his team bring their extensive experience in the automotive industry in the areas of wire harness and electrical systems design. They have worked with all the major automakers such as Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Honda and Nissan. Recently they have worked on the development of hybrid technologies.”

Mo and his team will structure the work with the customer for all phases: Pre-Award – Prototype and Production. They will identify partners for joint development of our customers’ products utilizing ElectriPlast™, and take it through product implementation, including prototype testing to secure technology approval and validation, and secure awarding of contracts.

In addition Mo will be exploring the development/commercialization potential of new techniques for coating any conductive wire with ElectriPlast™.

Mo has over 25 years of experience in automotive engineering and engineering management. At Lear Corp. he was the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Hybrid Engineering, creating the Hybrid Engineering Department that developed innovative technologies resulting in major business growth. Prior to Lear, he worked at United Technologies Automotive “UTA” for about 14 years in Advanced Engineering for many Global OEM programs from Advance Phase through Production Launch being the complete life cycle of the technology.

Commenting on the opportunities for ElectriPlast, Mr. Zeidan said:

“My research into ElectriPlast’s™ physical and electrical attributes as substantiated by independent test results demonstrates that ElectriPlast™ is an extraordinary technology possessing unique qualities.”

“Based on my experience commercializing new technologies, I envision numerous opportunities for ElectriPlast™ in the automobile of today and of the energy efficient automobile of the near future. Equally exciting is the opportunity to allow suppliers of everything from connectors, to fuses, to wiring, to shielding or virtually any other electronic component to improve their methods of production by incorporating any of the 41 patented uses of ElectriPlast™. This technology will be migrated to other transportation systems such as Hybrid/Electric, and other applications such as wind power, solar, appliances and industrial applications.”

William Robinson went on to say:

“We are confident that Mo and his team have the experience necessary to recognize the merits and the potential of ElectriPlast™ and identify market opportunities for ElectriPlast™, and they possess the capabilities necessary to achieve successful penetration into various markets.”

“Mo and his team provide us with an enormous opportunity to capitalize on the shift towards a green economy in the U.S. The unique characteristics of ElectriPlast™ -- including weight savings, cost savings, design combination and flexibility, conductivity, non-corrosiveness, place ElectriPlast™ in the forefront of the emerging 'Green' automotive industry.”

Integral Technologies

Integral Technologies, Inc. (www.itkg.net) is the developer of an innovative electrically conductive resin-based material called “ElectriPlast™,” a highly conductive recipe that can be molded into virtually any shape or dimension associated with the range of plastics, rubbers and other polymers. Our IP consists of ElectriPlast™ and multitudes of different applications pertinent to a wide variety of industries. Currently, we have filed 119 U.S. patent applications, 41 of which have been issued, 1 which has been allowed but is pending issuance and 77 of which have been filed and are pending approval and 40 of which have been rejected. No assurances can be given that all patent applications will be approved; however, to the extent that patents are not granted, we will continue to attempt to commercialize these technologies without the protection of patents. Various examples of industries where ElectriPlast™ can be used are antennas, shielding, lighting, circuitry, switch actuators, resistors, and medical devices, to name just a few. The company is currently introducing these new products and ElectriPlast™ technology on a global scale.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the 1933 Securities Act and Section 21E of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act. Actual results could differ materially, as the result of such factors as (1) competition in the markets for the products and services sold by the company, (2) the ability of the company to execute its plans, and (3) other factors detailed in the company's public filings with the SEC. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company can give no assurances that the transaction described in this press release will be successfully completed, and undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

For more detailed information on the company and the technologies described above please visit our web site at(www.itkg.net) or contact Shareholder Relations at 888-666-8833 or The Investor Relations Group, at 212-825-3210.

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