In collaboration with the French Corrosion Institute AGM has installed a series of steel panels coated in a range of graphene-enhanced paints as part of a long term environmental exposure testing programme.

When coatings are exposed outdoors, the effects of moisture, heat, and UV radiation can cause various components of the paint to degrade. All coatings that are expected to be used on outdoor surfaces should be tested in similar conditions to understand and confirm their performance over time.

The external exposure panel installation in Brest, France, will enable AGM products to be tested over the next 2 years in a challenging, real world tempered marine environment, in order to further validate the successful lab-based test results. The tests are all in line with ISO 8565 and EN 13521-19 standard with various exposure angles.

Monitoring variables such as anti-corrosion and barrier properties during and after exposure to harsh conditions will demonstrate the positive impact of AGM’s graphene additives on the performance of industrial paints and coatings.

Look out for updates on this installation going forward!

More information about the potential performance benefits of incorporating AGM’s graphene nanoplatelets into your materials, speak to the team today on +44 (0) 1642 438214 or send us a message here.

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AGM launches its own range of graphene paints alongside another high-performance non-metal anti-corrosion additive. 

Graphene enhances barrier and anti-corrosion coating performance, and we continue to demonstrate our commitment to innovation in this space with the introduction of two new product developments.

Graphene-enhanced Primers

Following outstanding results through extensive inhouse research and testing, AGM has launched a range of industrial anti-corrosion paint incorporating its own Genable graphene additives. The two epoxy-based primer systems represent an easy way for those considering the adoption of graphene to quickly test and evaluate its potential benefits.

Genable 3000 Series

Using a combination of graphene with traditional, sacrificial additives, the newly-formulated metal-free and VOC-free hybrid range maximises synergies across complimentary systems to offer the paints and coatings industry an unrivalled level of surface protection against corrosion.

Genable 3100 and Genable 3105 are optimised, formulation-ready dispersions that are easy to formulate, safe to incorporate and stabilised in a standard epoxy resin. The Genable 3120 offers a more sustainable option in an eco-friendly, bio-based epoxy resin to boost anti-corrosion performance whilst contributing to environmental goals. 

The Genable Epoxy Primer is a hybrid product combining graphene with a zinc phosphate additive to enable the end-user to benefit from the synergies offered by both systems in standard applications, such as urban and industrial environments.

The Genable HC Primer is also a high-performance hybrid system, but this formulation is based on graphene and aluminium chemistries to offer anti-corrosion protection for harsh environments, such as offshore and marine applications.

Alongside the graphene-enhanced paints, AGM chemists have also introduced a range of non-metal, active anti-corrosion graphene additives to extend its Genable 3000 dispersion series.

The new graphene additives are based on the Company’s well-established Genable technology, which is already proven to deliver significant performance uplifts such as chemical resistance, barrier and anti-corrosion properties.

We are pleased to be able to launch these new Genable products, which we anticipate will help further accelerate the adoption of graphene nanoplatelet technology in the industry. Our technology development programmes have focused on extensive testing and evaluation for a range of applications, and this experience is valuable to guide customers in the use of our products.

Adrian Potts, Chief Executive Officer of AGM

To learn more about how graphene enhances barrier and anti-corrosion coating performance, visit our Knowledge Hub or get in touch with an AGM chemist on +44 (0) 1642 438214.

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We’re pleased to announce the issuance of UK Patent No. GB2585648, covering the use of Graphene Nanoplatelets in water-based anti-corrosion protective coatings applications.

Graphene nanoplatelets have been shown to provide highly effective barrier properties, enhancing corrosion prevention in solvent-based paints through the use of high-performance dispersions. The introduction of Graphene nanoplatelets into water-based paints has been historically problematic due to the challenges in producing effective and stable dispersions for water-based systems. AGM’s range of water-based dispersions have now been demonstrated to enhance corrosion performance in such systems.

This technology development enables primer systems to achieve ISO 12944 category C3 or C4 corrosion rating performance where typical environments include urban and industrial atmospheres, moderate sulphur dioxide pollution, or coastal areas with low to moderate salinity.

“The global cost of corrosion is substantial and there is significant and growing pressure within the international coatings industry to reduce and ultimately remove the dependence on harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The move towards a water-based technology solution is a primary goal for many protective coatings innovators. Overcoming the challenge of dispersing graphene nanoplatelets into such coatings has been a significant area of development for AGM’s technical team, and I am pleased that this technology has resulted in patent coverage. This latest dispersed product technology offers the coatings industry a new tool in the formulation of water-based systems. It provides a further opportunity to narrow the gap in solvent and water-based coating performance by enabling the use of graphene nanoplatelet materials thereby supporting the move away from solvent-based products.”

Adrian Potts, CEO of AGM

The latest patent reflects AGM’s commitment to continuous development as a leading innovator in graphene dispersion and application technology.

If you would like to know more about the application of AGM’s graphene dispersion technology, check out our knowledge hub here.

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AGM invited individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to join Adrian Potts, CEO for a real-time presentation on VirtualInvestorConferences.com on Thursday 2nd December 2021.

This live, interactive online event offered investors a platform to ask the company questions in real-time.

If you were unable to make the event, you can still access the presentation on the event page here.

Learn more about events like this at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

Recent Company Highlights

On 13th October 2021 AGM presented its full year results, reporting:

• 48% increase in sales growth year-on-year to £123,000

• 181 opportunities in sales pipeline – one third are in the USA

• £6.3 million cash at bank at 31July 2021

• 8 new products in the Car Care sector and 11 total in the period

• 39 graphene dispersion products available for sale via distributors

• An exciting new technology development roadmap which includes R&D in battery technology, fuel cells and hydrogen storage

Recent Company News

• 9 October 2021 – AGM joins The Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre in collaboration with The Graphene Council

• 19 August 2021 – AGM joins The American Coatings Association (ACA)

• 29 July 2021 – AGM launches a range of eco-friendly graphene dispersions

For further information, please contact:

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Proactive, one of the world’s fastest-growing financial media portals, hosted an exciting virtual event to enable potential investors to meet the people behind Applied Graphene Materials plc.

The Proactive Investors One2One Virtual Investor Forum took place on Thursday 18th November 2021 and gave AGM’s Chief Executive, Adrian Potts, the opportunity to introduce Applied Graphene Materials to the investor community, enabling the attendees to learn more about the company and to participate in a question and answer session.

Watch Adrian’s presentation here:

For more information on the event and the work of Proactive, visit the website here.

To find out more on AGM and its graphene dispersion technologies, call us on +44 (0)1642 438214 or email info@appliedgraphenematerials.com

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Full year results presentation and audiocast available below

Interviews with Adrian Potts, CEO of AGM

We’re delighted to announce that we have joined the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester as an associated Tier II Partner through the special conditions offered exclusively through The Graphene Council (TGC).

Over more than a decade, AGM has developed significant capabilities in the production and application of graphene dispersion technology for a wide range of applications including:

–      High performance protective industrial coatings offering excellent anti-corrosion and chemical resistance capabilities  

–      Specialty applications offering enhanced electrical and thermal conductivity

–      Advanced composites applications including structural, elastomeric and adhesive

–      Inks and printables

–      Green energy applications

AGM’s participation in the GEIC and ongoing engagement with TGC will further accelerate the commercialisation of such capabilities in tandem with knowledge, facilities and expertise on offer at these two respected institutions.  

AGM has developed expertise in dispersing graphenes in a range of liquid matrix systems in a way that makes them easy to deploy by our customers and delivers repeatable results. We welcome the opportunity to work with the Partners at the GEIC to rapidly progress industry engagement with graphene materials technology, particularly as the number of applications scenarios continues to grow. Bringing together the industry’s collective knowledge and resources presents outstanding possibilities for graphene adoption.

Adrian Potts, Chief Executive Officer of AGM

We are very pleased AGM has chosen to take advantage of this opportunity offered exclusively through The Graphene Council and in partnership with the GEIC. We think this represents an ideal combination of key stakeholders needed to develop industry ready products.

Terrance Barkan, Executive Director of The Graphene Council

We are pleased to be working with the Graphene Council and a number of their associated companies including the recent addition of Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) to further build and develop the industry supply-chain and ecosystem needed to accelerate the adoption of graphene (and 2D materials) products and applications into the marketplace.

James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester and the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC)

We are pleased to announce that AGM has joined the American Coatings Association (ACA), a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the US paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it.

ACA represents members of the supply chain engaged in all aspects of the industry and is recognised in the United States and internationally as one of the most preeminent trade organisations. Being a part of the association will help AGM to further strengthen its industry voice through participation in a variety of its committees.

As a leading innovator in graphene dispersion and application technology, AGM looks forward to the opportunities that ACA membership will bring to drive further collaboration with organisations from across the United States and beyond, as it remains at the forefront of coatings development.

Read more about the ACA here https://www.paint.org/ or go to the AGM website to find out how its chemists are pushing boundaries of graphene-based product performance.

For more information on graphene for paints and coatings click here, or to discuss your specific application you can contact the team on +44 (0)1642 438214 or email info@appliedgraphenematerials.com

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We’re pleased to announce the implementation of a key component of our technology roadmap following a successful grant application supported by the Tees Valley Business Growth Fund (TVBGF), which supports SMEs in the Tees Valley to grow their business, improve productivity and stimulate local growth.

After a decade in business, AGM has seen growth in many areas and has expanded its inhouse capabilities to meet increasing demand for its graphene nanoplatelet technology. The installation of a new paint and coatings spray booth facility using the funding secured will facilitate accelerated internal research and customer developments, offer additional specialist training opportunities for staff, and enable AGM to complete projects even more efficiently and with a broader scope.

Growth Fund grant programmes can provide a significant contribution towards the expansion of regional SMEs and can help them to compete on a national and an international level. The funding opportunity identified by AGM through the Tees Valley Combined Authority has resulted in around £47,500 being awarded to the Company.

The Tees Valley Business Growth Fund is managed by Tees Valley Business, which is the local growth hub for the Tees Valley, established by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority. The fund is receiving support from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.  

Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, said:

It is brilliant that the Tees Valley Business Growth Fund is helping this innovative manufacturer to accelerate its world-leading research and development, and to create sustainable solutions for graphene use in the industrial products of the future.

Once again our local businesses are at the cutting edge of industry and AGM, based on the Wilton site, is the latest in a long line of firms to share good news on the ground-breaking work going on right here in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool.

The latest addition to AGM’s facility based at The Wilton Centre, Redcar, will supplement our existing comprehensive coatings capabilities and rigorous testing processes. AGM customers have direct access to its graphene dispersion expertise through its innovation accelerator programme, offering a unique end-to-end service for customer project development.

For more information on AGM’s capabilities, contact the team on +44 (0)1642 438214 or email info@appliedgraphenematerials.com

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AGM plans to showcase the Company’s latest technological developments in graphene dispersion as part of the Coatings Trends and Technologies Conference (CTT) in Chicago, and also at this year’s Western Coatings Symposium and Show (WCS) in Las Vegas.

Opening on 8^th September 2021, the two-day CTT event is the premier coatings conference for Midwest USA, bringing together chemists, formulators, R&D personnel, and raw material suppliers to foster innovation and discuss new technological developments. For AGM, the event represents the first in-person opportunity to meet and collaborate with key industry professionals for over a year.

Between 17-20th October 2021, AGM will also be exhibiting at The 35^th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, taking place in Las Vegas, which brings together leading experts and innovators in the coatings industry.

To arrange a meeting with one of the AGM team at these events, or for more information on our products, you can get in touch here.

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