Re. Trial Update

Stanelco PLC
23 December 2004

23 December 2004

                                  Stanelco PLC

                           Tray-lidding Trial Update

Stanelco is pleased to announce that the first trial for Asda commenced last
week at a dedicated Asda packing site. This is the first of many trials for
Asda, the rest of which will be commencing early in the New Year.

Tony Ruane of Asda commented:

'The first trial is progressing satisfactorily and I anticipate encouraging
progress in the New Year on several fronts.'

In addition to this trial the other previously announced trials will be
commencing in early January 2005. These have been scheduled at this time so as
not to disrupt production during the busiest production period of the year.


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For further information please contact:

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

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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