Expansion of collaboration with Miguel Caballero

Directa Plus PLC

15 December 2023

 

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15 December 2023

Directa Plus plc

("Directa Plus", the "Group" or the "Company")

Expansion of Collaboration with Miguel Caballero MC Armor

Directa Plus PLC, a leading producer and supplier of graphene nanoplatelets based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its collaboration with CIA Miguel Caballero, a prominent manufacturer of bulletproof vests and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Directa Plus began collaborating with CIA Miguel Caballero in July 2022, supplying advanced graphene-based textile solutions that enhance the performance and comfort of bulletproof vests. The collaboration is entering a new phase of growth, solidifying the Group's position as a partner in CIA Miguel Caballero's product innovations.

Key highlights of the strengthened partnership include:

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Enhanced Vest Technology: in addition to supplying the lining for bulletproof vests Directa Plus will also introduce a cutting-edge thermal interlayer. This innovative interlayer, based on graphene technology, will replace the phase change materials technology, ensuring superior thermal regulation and comfort for the wearer.

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Diversification into PPE for Motorbike Riders: a new segment in this partnership, delivering textile technologies will now extend their reach into the business lines of CIA Miguel Caballero, particularly in the motorbike personal protective equipment (PPE) segment. This expansion showcases the versatility of graphene-based textiles and their applicability in enhancing safety and comfort for motorbike riders.

Commenting on this Giulio Cesareo, founder & CEO of Directa Plus, said: "We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Miguel Caballero, a leader in the protective wear industry, and to be part of their journey towards creating safer, more advanced protective solutions for individuals in high-risk professions. This collaboration expansion reflects our commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the textile industry and we look forward to working closely with CIA Miguel Caballero to provide even more innovative solutions to their customers."

Miguel Caballero, founder, CEO & President of Miguel Caballero MC Armor, added: "We are delighted with the continuous innovative support received from Directa Plus and we look forward to future potential opportunities."

For further information please visit or contact:

Directa Plus plc	[phone]
Giulio Cesareo, CEO
Giorgio Bonfanti, CFO
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)	[phone]
Neil McDonald
Adam Rae
Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited (Joint Broker)	[phone]
Rick Thompson
Phil Davies
Alma Strategic Communications (Financial PR Adviser)	[phone]
Justine James	[e-mail]
Hannah Campbell
Kinvara Verdon

Notes to Editors

Directa Plus (www.directa-plus.com) is one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets. The Company's graphene manufacturing capability uses proprietary patented technology based on a plasma super expansion process. Starting from natural graphite, each step of Directa Plus' production process - expansion, exfoliation and drying - creates graphene-based materials and hybrid graphene materials ready for a variety of uses and available in various forms such as powder, liquid and paste.

This proprietary production process uses a physical process, rather than a chemical process, to process graphite into pristine graphene nanoplatelets, which enables Directa Plus to offer a sustainable, non-toxic product, without unwanted by-products.

Directa Plus' products are made of hybrid graphene materials and graphene nano-platelets. The products (marketed as G+(R)) have multiple applications due to its properties. These G+(R) products can be categorised into various families, with different products being suitable for specific practical applications.

Directa Plus was established in 2005 and is based in Lomazzo (Como, Italy) and has been listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange since May 2016. Directa Plus holds the Green Economy Mark from London Stock Exchange which recognises companies that contribute to the global green economy.

 

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