Development success

Stanelco PLC
16 March 2004


STANELCO, INGEL TECHNOLOGIES: RADIO FREQUENCY ENCAPSULATION

Stanelco plc, the RF (radio frequency) applications group is pleased to report
significant progress with its InGel Technologies Limited venture.

Stanelco has successfully demonstrated the use of RF technology to rapidly
manufacture soft, one-piece capsules for oral and topical (applied to skin)
applications using water-soluble materials.  With the success of this
demonstration, the company will now design and build a pilot commercial scale
machine for manufacturing capsules to nutritional- and pharmaceutical-standards,

Commenting, Ian Balchin, Chief Executive of Stanelco, said: 'This is a true
breakthrough in the commercial processing of water-soluble and edible materials
which I believe is leading to a revolutionary new generation of commercial RF
processing equipment. It is a major milestone for all parties involved and the
achievement is a reflection upon the calibre and know-how of the team of people
we have working for InGel - they are to be congratulated. Work is now focusing
on further optimising all aspects of the processing economics prior to the
anticipated commercial launch.'

InGel Technologies is a co-venture between Stanelco, plc. and Cardinal Health,
the leading provider of products and services for the health care industry.

Notes to Editors:

Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the design and manufacture
of optical fibre furnace technology, induction heating and dielectric welding
equipment. The company's current core business is the manufacture of optical
fibre using RF technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other
markets and is currently developing detergent capsules, foamed starch trays,
edible sachets and waste packing.

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For further information, please contact:

Ian Balchin, Chief Executive
Stanelco plc - Tel:  [phone]

Caroline Sturdy
Bell Pottinger Financial - Tel:  [phone]

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