AQDOT
Wins RSC Emerging Technologies Competition
AQDOT, a spinout company from the Department of Chemistry, has won the first RSC Emerging Technologies Competition for 2013…..
Xeros
Joins forces with BASF to develop next generation bead cleaning technology
Future of commercial laundry to be showcased at The Clean Show 2013 in New Orleans
Manchester, New Hampshire (May 13, 2013) – Xeros Ltd., the UK-based innovator of an ultra low water cleaning system, announced today that it has partnered with the chemical company BASF to jointly develop polymer beads based on engineering plastics that will increase the cleaning power in laundry applications. This long-term agreement reflects the mutual commitment of the two companies to maximize the commercialisation of the Xeros cleaning system and protect the environment by conserving water and energy.
“This is an exciting time for Xeros,” said Bill Westwater, Chief Executive Officer of Xeros Ltd. “Our growth strategy is on target, building on the momentum of our international expansion into the United States via our subsidiary Xeros Inc.. This long-term partnership with BASF solidifies the future of our revolutionary cleaning system, bringing us together with one of the world’s most powerful companies in terms of chemical engineering, product performance and social responsibility.”
With installations underway in three distinct segments of the commercial laundry industry, Xeros will formally launch its new system to the worldwide commercial laundry market at the June 2013 Clean Show in New Orleans. Xeros will showcase its innovative bead-cleaning technology and highlight the future of the commercial and residential laundry industry at the event, which will be held June 20-22 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. Here, guests will have an opportunity to see the Xeros technology in action and meet the creative minds behind it.
The Xeros cleaning system comprises a special washing machine designed to release the beads into the drum for cleaning, and which then removes the beads from the clothes once the cleaning is complete. With at least 70% less water, up to 50% less energy and approximately 50% less detergent, the Xeros system delivers superior cleaning results compared to conventional washing. The beads have a lifespan of hundreds of washes before being collected and recycled.
“On the one side, as globally active chemical company we can support Xeros through our global network and the worldwide availability of our materials. On the other side we can make use of our strong research and development base which can provide tailormade plastics with specific combinations of properties,” explains Matthias Dietrich from BASF’s business unit Engineering Plastics Europe.
Through the use of polymer bead technology, the Xeros cleaning process has shown to be more effective than traditional “soap and water” methods. By combining the beads’ molecular structure with a proprietary detergent solution, the result is a superior cleaning medium that beats even water. The dirt from soiled items is attracted and absorbed by the beads, producing cleaner results than aqueous washing methods.
The Xeros system first entered the U.S. market at Manchester, NH’s Sterling Linen Services, a high-quality linen processing and rental service for area hotels, hospitals and restaurants. Xeros quickly followed by installing its next machine at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, VA, which began using Xeros’ proprietary bead cleaning solution for its guestrooms and restaurants. Then, in February 2013, the company extended its reach into the North American dry cleaning channel with the installment of a third unit at Crest Cleaners in Clifton, Virginia.
Xeros
Parkwalk closes further investment in Xeros on successful £10m raise
Xeros’ mission is to convert the $100bn global laundry industry to Xeros polymer bead cleaning.
Up to 80% less water, 50% less energy and 50% less detergent is used in the Xeros system versus conventional washing.
If all UK households were fitted with machines powered by Xeros technology, the potential annual savings to UK consumers would be £2bn and would reduce CO2 emissions by 4.2m tonnes – the equivalent of taking 1.4m cars off UK roads.
The technology was launched commercially in late 2012 with successful affirmation sites in London & the US.
Xeros
Triumphs at Rushlight Awards 2013
Xeros has won two of the UK’s most coveted green innovation awards at Rushlight Awards 2013, held in the presence of Rt. Hon Greg Barker MP, Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, and representatives from across the cleantech investment and green innovation spectrum.
Xeros was named winner of the Rushlight Sustainable Manufacturing & Services Award and the winner of the Rushlight Environmental Management Award. The latter award represents the best technology, product or service chosen by judges from the winners of five Rushlight awards categories. These included the Clean Environment award, Responsible Product / Service award, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry & Biodiversity award, Environmental Analysis & Metrology award and Sustainable Manufacturing & Services award.
Xeros cleans clothes with very little water and patented Xeros polymer beads. The cleaning system comprises a special washing machine designed to release the beads into the drum for cleaning, and removing the beads from the clothes once the cleaning is complete. Up to 80% less water, 50% less energy and 50% less detergent is used in the Xeros system versus conventional washing, yet Xeros delivers superior cleaning results.
The $100 billion global laundry industry is the initial market for the Xeros polymer bead cleaning system. The technology launched into the commercial laundry market in late 2012 with initial sales into UK and US laundries.
Bill Westwater, Chief Executive Officer of Xeros, said: “We are delighted to have been recognised for the overall environmental and performance benefits of the Xeros cleaning system. We have a big but simple idea: to convert the traditional world of aqueous washing to Xeros polymer bead cleaning. These awards represent another milestone in our journey towards making that idea a reality.”
Clive Hall, Founder/ CEO of Eventure Media, which runs the Rushlight Awards, said: “The savings on water, detergent and power are impressive as is the potential to extend the life of garments.”
Xeros
Second affirmation site in the US
RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xeros Ltd, the UK-based innovator of a “virtually waterless” laundry cleaning system, announced today that the Hyatt Regency Reston, Virginia will become an affirmation participant and begin using Xeros’ proprietary cleaning solution for its guestrooms and restaurant. The revolutionary, eco-friendly Xeros washing machine was installed at the property on Tuesday, December 4th to expertly launder Hyatt’s guest room and dining room linens and bath towels using less water, less chemicals and less energy than traditional methods. This marks the second affirmation site for Xeros in the United States. The company first entered the US market in September 2012 with its first washing machine placed at Sterling Linens in Manchester, New Hampshire…..
Revolymer
Revolymer: Interim Results
Interim Results for the 6 month period to 30 June 2012
Continued progression with strategic goals
Revolymer plc (AIM: REVO) (“Revolymer”), the British polymer company, designs, develops and formulates novel polymers to improve the performance of existing consumer products within the high value fast moving consumer goods (“FMCG”) markets. Following its initial public offering (“IPO”) on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange in July 2012, it announces its maiden unaudited interim results for the 6 month period to 30 June 2012.
Business Highlights*
· In line with our strategy stated within our Admission document, Revolymer continues to focus on developing licensing opportunities for its unique technologies with well-established players in the global high value FMCG industry
· Good progress with our 6 joint development agreements (“JDAs”) with major international partners in the household products and coatings & adhesives business areas. JDAs have been key to establishing the application of our technologies in specific FMCG markets, ahead of licensing. A number of personal care applications are also being evaluated by potential partners
· Launch of nicotine gum in Canada through two pharmacy businesses of the McKesson group (announced 30 July 2012)
· Further strengthening of the board of directors with the appointments of Julian Heslop, former CFO of GSK and Dr Bryan Dobson, formerly President Global Operations Croda, both as independent non-executive directors
Financial Highlights*
· Successful listing raising £25 million, with £23.2 million net proceeds to invest in progressing the business model
· Revenue for the period of £135,000 (2011: £60,000), reflecting increased early stage sales of Rev7 removable and degradable confectionery gum (“Rev7”) in the US and early sales of nicotine gum in Canada
· Gross loss for the period of £242,000 (2011: gross profit of £34,000), but after charging a non-cash write down of £305,000 (2011: nil) in relation to time expiring US Rev7 gum stock delivered in H1 2011 when US demand was difficult to gauge due to the early stage of the US business. Gross profit for the period before the stock write down was £63,000 (2011: £34,000)
· Other operating income for the period of £88,000 (2011: £294,000), reflecting receipts from potential licensing partners in the consumer specialties business areas. This level of income reflects the advanced status of a number of our JDAs
· Loss for the period of £4.0 million (2011: loss £2.1million), after making non-cash charges in respect of share based payments to employees, board members and consultants (i.e. option grants) of £1.4 million (2011: £99,000), which is a result of all options vesting at Admission and therefore an acceleration in the period of the charge under IFRS2
Dr Roger Pettman CEO of Revolymer said: “We are delighted to have successfully floated the Company and raised £25 million to invest in delivering shareholder value. Since listing in July we have moved forward on a number of business fronts, including continued progress in our JDAs with major international partners. As a result, we remain confident that we are on track to deliver on our strategy of signing licences that will lead to the commercialisation of our high value polymer technologies to improve the performance of existing consumer products within the FMCG markets.”
*: relating to the business of Revolymer (U.K.) Limited prior to its acquisition by Revolymer plc
For further information please contact:
Revolymer plc
+44 (0) 1244 283 500
Roger Pettman / Rob Cridland
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
+44 (0)20 7638 9571
Simon Rigby / David Dible / Ginny Pulbrook
Xeros
Deputy Prime Minister Clegg visits Xeros
Xeros, the company responsible for the development of the “virtually waterless” laundry system, has set its sights on sales in both the UK and North American commercial laundry industries.
Xeros’ technology uses a fraction of the water, energy and detergent required for conventional cleaning methods, and provides significant cost-saving and environmental benefits. Through the use of polymer bead technology, this revolutionary cleaning process has been proven more effective than traditional methods.
By combining the beads’ molecular structure with a proprietary detergent solution, the result is a superior cleaning medium that beats even water. The dirt from soiled items is attracted and absorbed by the beads, producing cleaner results than aqueous washing methods.
In the US, the Xeros system has been installed at Manchester, New Hampshire’s Sterling Linen Services, a high-quality linen processing and rental service for area hotels, hospitals and restaurants. Meanwhile in the UK the company are celebrating the sale of its first machine to high street laundry chain, Johnsons.
Xeros plan to officially roll-out their commercial solution at the 2013 Clean Show for the commercial laundry marketplace, with a household sized machine in development for launch in 2014. The first Xeros machines – capable of washing up to 25kg of clothes at a time – are aimed at the commercial cleaning market, which includes hotels and institutions like prisons and hospitals, as well as high street cleaners.
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg recently toured Xeros’ facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham. During the visit he commented; “It takes your breath away. It is such a simple idea, but it is so revolutionary,” said Mr Clegg. “It could save billions and billions of litres of water over time. The implications are profound in terms of water and energy use.
“This is a great example of what we want to see happening in the British economy. It was academics that first came up with the idea and it has been translated, partly thanks to support from the government and private investors, into something that hopefully make its way into the shops fairly soon.”
Xeros was named a top invention by TIME magazine, winner of ‘Best Technological Breakthrough’ in The Climate Week Awards 2011; listed in WWF’s survey of global ‘Green Game Changers’ and selected as one of 19 best fast-growing ‘Clean and Cool’ companies to go on a government-sponsored mission to Silicon Valley in February, 2010.
Revolymer
Launch of degradable nicotine gum
Revolymer, the British polymer company developing products for a number of high value fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) markets which has recently listed on AIM (“REVO”), is pleased to announce that is has closed distribution deals with Associated Retail Pharmacies (” ARP”) and Family Health Care Pharmacies (“FHCP”), both subsidiaries of the McKesson Group, and launched its nicotine gum in Canada.
ARP is western Canada’s largest pharmacy association and FHCP is a Canadian independent pharmacy with locations in Ontario and the western province. These two pharmacy chains will be offering Revolymer’s nicotine gum (Rev7 Generation 2) for sale under the ‘Preferred’ brand. The products are being distributed by SDS Pharma on Revolymer’s behalf with Canada being the first country ever to benefit from this unique gum.
The nicotine chewing gum market is worth over US$1.2bn worldwide (Source: Datamonitor). Revolymer has applied its proprietary polymer technology which not only controls the release of nicotine but also helps to mask its bitter taste through molecular encapsulation. The product has been scaled up by a manufacturing partner with 2.5 million pieces of gum made in both 2 and 4 mg doses with flavours of spearmint, peppermint and fresh fruit.
Third party evaluations have confirmed that the Revolymer product is superior in taste and texture to current generic nicotine gums, and, as it lacks the bitter taste of many commercial nicotine gums, it should further help smokers in their quest to quit smoking. Moreover, an additional benefit to ex -smokers is that the product will whiten teeth as it is chewed.
Commenting on the announcement, Roger Pettman, Chief Executive of Revolymer plc, stated:
“In July we successfully listed Revolymer on the AIM market and raised £25million to support our strategy of launching new polymer-based products. We expect this strategy to generate significant and growing high quality revenue streams as we license our unique technologies to manufacturers and marketers within the global high value FMCG, allowing us to leverage our relatively low and static cost base. Today’s deal with two important Canadian subsidiaries of the McKesson Group endorses this strategy, gives us an opportunity to exploit the $40m Canadian nicotine gum market, and is an important step in realising significant value from our unique polymer technology platforms.
“Achieving regulatory approval and then distribution across Canada so quickly is another key milestone for Revolymer and I am also delighted to be working closely with Greg and the team at SDS Pharma.”
Greg Kelly, President of SDS Pharma added, “We at SDS Pharma Partners are very excited to be working with Revolymer on the introduction of new nicotine replacement gums to Canada.
Consumer and customer responses have demanded improved taste and a more pleasant mouth-feel versus the currently marketed products. Revolymer meets and exceeds those demands and the resulting user experience is superb.”
Revolymer
Successful IPO:
We are very pleased to announce the first IPO from our UK Tech Fund I. After a hugely successful roadshow Revolymer plc has today announced a conditional placing of new ordinary shares with institutional investors to raise gross proceeds of £25 million and that the admission of its entire issued share capital to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc is expected to take place on 10 July 2012.
The IPO was priced at the top of the indicative range, and represents an 8% premium to the price at which we invested in April 2011 – a 55% premium including initial tax reliefs for our investors, against a backdrop of the FTSE SmallCap Index losing 10.3% over the same period*.
Xeros
Debuts in ‘Home of the Future’
Xeros debuted its revolutionary, environmentally friendly cleaning process on Channel 4 in a new series that shows how an ordinary Sheffield family can use cutting edge technologies and gadgets to tackle challenges such as energy and water use, as they seek to adapt to low carbon living. The series follows the Perera family at ‘work, rest and play’ and shows what they might eat, how they might travel, stay healthy and power their homes in the future. It poses various challenges to the family and offers a glimpse into what solutions are available now and in the future. Xeros featured in a programme titled ‘Work,’ which aired on 19 February 2012 (19.30, Channel 4).
Bill Westwater, Chief Executive of Xeros welcomed Channel 4 to the company’s R&D facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sheffield in August last year, to show how the technology transforms the way clothes are cleaned by a process that uses polymer beads to ‘attract’ stains. The gentle flow of small polymer beads acts just like hand washing, tumbling with the washload and transporting stains off garments to be locked into the bead molecular structure. This exceptional environmental system uses only a fraction of the water, energy and detergent that is required for conventional cleaning.
Bill Westwater, Chief Executive Officer of Xeros, said: “We were delighted that the programme makers chose to feature Xeros technology in action. The programme aims to tackle serious challenges to British households facing up to rising energy and water bills and how they can take affordable steps to live in more sustainable ways.”
Surrey NanoSystems
Scientists researching the ‘darkest material known to man’ are hoping a new manufacturing process will enable them to create more accurate space instruments.
The British companies developing the production method say it could make NanoBlack — a coating based on carbon nanotubes — more flexible and widely used, following a new research project match-funded by the government…..
Surrey NanoSystems
Parkwalk closes Surrey Nano Systems investment for the UK Tech Fund II
Surrey NanoSystems has developed a leading technology portfolio addressing the needs of the global nanoelectronics sector.
Its proven technologies deliver precise, ordered nanomaterial structures for advanced CMOS manufacturing processes.
Revolymer
Rev7 removable gum premiers in EU
Following the approval of the European Food Safety Authority, Revolymer® announces Rev7™ gum distribution deal with Topaz fuel stations
Revolymer® Ltd the revolutionary British polymer company is delighted that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has fully approved its revolutionary Rev7™ gum for sale within the EU and has already secured its very first European distribution with Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and service station group.
The deal means that great tasting and environmentally friendly Rev7™gum will be available from May at over 114 forecourt stores across the Republic of Ireland. With this major distribution partnership now secure, Revolymer is now actively seeking further retail partners and hopes to have its gum on-shelf in the UK by autumn of 2012.
As the world’s first commercially available environmentally friendly gum, Rev7™ is a real game changer in the competitive European gum market. Using patented polymer technology the gum can be removed readily from clothes using soap and water, and the streets.
In the Republic of Ireland chewing gum is the single largest component in the food litter category and the second largest component of overall litter after cigarettes. The numbers speak for themselves; in one month Dublin city council removed an estimated 180,000 pieces of embedded gum from Grafton Street, the city’s premier shopping thoroughfare, while across Ireland it is believed that up to 500 tonnes ends up dumped on the streets. Revolymer®’s technology can help solve a very costly and challenging problem and the consumer can help the environment without sacrificing quality.
In addition, to these environmental and convenience benefits, Rev7™ offers consumers a gum with and excellent taste and long lasting flavour. Currently available in peppermint and spearmint flavours and the company plans on expanding the portfolio in the coming year.
Roger Pettman, CEO of Revolymer® said: “With Rev7™ already in over 4,000 stores in the US we are really excited that the range is approved for sale in Europe and we have signed a deal with Topaz to launch the product in Ireland. With over 114 forecourts stocking our gum, this is a significant deal that will put our product in front of thousands of consumers and we hope that soon Rev7™ will be on sale across Europe.” Paul Candon, Marketing and Corporate Services Director of Topaz added: “We are pleased and excited to have added such an innovative product as Rev7™ gum to our offering. We believe that the gum’s longer lasting chew, coupled with the host of environmental benefits, means it will rapidly become a favoured choice with our customers.”
To help grow their business in the UK, Revolymer® has also brought on board the services of leading FMCG distributor and brokerage partner, Worldwide Brands Ltd. Martin Wathes, MD of Worldwide Brands ltd commented on their appointment that: “Worldwide Brands is extremely excited to be working with Rev7™ gum and see a huge potential for the brand.
As someone who regularly chews gum, I was really impressed with the chew and flavour of Rev7™, particularly on long journeys. Furthermore, with its strong environmental credentials and the fact that chewing gum litter is costing the UK government alone over £150 million per year, I can see huge potential for it to become a major player in the European gum market.”
For more information on Revolymer® and Rev7™ please visit: http://www.revolymer.com/removable_gum
Notes to Editors:
1. In testing Revolymer® found that its confectionery gum removes readily from a range of surfaces (including paved sidewalks, carpets, textiles, transport fabrics and clothing materials), and
disintegrates into a fine powder within 6 months using mild agitation in water. See www.revolymer.com for more details.
2. Revolymer® is a rapidly growing technology development company which has developed a unique portfolio of products and formulations for the FMCG industry. Using commercially available and
inexpensive polymers, Revolymer® applies its innovative proprietary approach to formulate novel polymers to revolutionise consumer products. Current applications for the Company’s technology are
in the Confectionery Chewing Gum, Medicated Chewing Gum, Household Products, Personal Care and Coatings & Adhesives sectors of the FMCG industry
For more information please contact Callum Laidlaw at Direct Impact on +44 (0)20 7300 6136 or
callum.laidlaw@directimpact.com
Xeros
Technology Strategy Board awards prestigious grant to Xeros
Xeros has been awarded a £250,000 grant for research and development by the Technology Strategy Board to accelerate the development of a domestic laundry machine, which will fully exploit Xeros’ environmentally friendly technology. The grant, the highest that can be awarded through the Technology Strategy Board’s Smart scheme, will be match funded by shareholder funds following a successful private equity funding round in 2011.
Xeros has established a process that delivers superior cleaning performance yet uses significantly less water, energy and detergent than conventional washing systems. The process uses small nylon polymer beads to ‘attract’ stains. Within the Xeros washing system, the gentle flow of the beads acts just like water. They tumble with the washload and transport stains off garments to be locked into the nylon’s molecular structure.
Building on its proven success in the commercial laundry market, Xeros will use the grant to design a washing system of comparable size, appearance and cost to conventional front loading machines that are used in millions of homes across the country. When compared to these machines, independent analysis1estimates that a Xeros domestic system would slash energy use by half and reduce water consumption by up to 80 per cent. It would also cut CO2 emissions per wash by 25 per
cent.
Domestic washing machines consume approximately 50 litres of water per wash. On average, washer/dryer systems account for 13 per cent of household energy use. If all UK households were fitted with machines powered by Xeros technology, the potential savings to UK consumers would total more than £2 billion per annum. It would also represent a net reduction of 4.2 million tonnes of CO2 per annum, the equivalent of taking 1.4 million cars off UK roads.
The domestic Xeros washing machine will be approximately one fifth of the size of the commercial technology that continues to be used by Jeeves of Belgravia and Watford Launderers & Cleaners as part of a long term trial.
Bill Westwater, Chief Executive of Xeros, said: “We are delighted that the Technology Strategy Board has awarded a significant grant to Xeros. Together with our own shareholder funding it will enable Xeros to accelerate our plans for the domestic market place. This has long been part of our business plan. If the application of our technology in this market matches the proven viability of our large size machines in the commercial laundry, we are one step closer to our ultimate goal, namely to convert
the world of aqueous washing to Xeros bead cleaning.”
Stephen Browning, Head of the Smart programme at the Technology Strategy Board, said: “The Smart scheme is designed to support research and development by SMEs that has the potential to offer economic growth and lead to the introduction of successful new products and processes. We are therefore very pleased to support Xeros through this grant as it will enable them to make the investment in staff, technology and materials needed to accelerate the development of their innovative product.”
Xeros
Cleans up at the Climate Week Awards
British invention uses beads to clean clothes, saving water, energy, carbon and waste
Advanced Manufacturing Park (Sheffield, UK), 28 March 2011. The first Climate Week Awards has named Xeros as the ‘Best Technological Breakthrough’ for the unique way that Xeros cleans clothes by using hardly any water. Harnessing over 30 years of research by the University of Leeds, Xeros technology has the potential to transform the way the commercial laundry market cleans clothes by offering an environmentally‐friendly alternative to conventional aqueous washing . Xeros cuts water and energy use, and reduces carbon and effluent emissions.
Xeros uses special polymer beads rather than the usual large amounts of fresh water to clean clothes. Instead a small amount of water is added to loosen clothing stains and activate the beads. Used within a special washing machine also invented by Xeros, the garments are tumbled gently in the beads. They suck dirt off the clothes by absorbing it into their molecular structure. The Xeros beads work for hundreds of washes. At the end of their cleaning life, they will be reused for other applications. For example, by the automotive industry.
Independent analysis confirms that Xeros cleans as well as normal aqueous washers, and environmental consultancy URS found its carbon footprint to be 20% lower. Xeros has raised funds at every stage of its development, most recently £4million in October 2010. The company will achieve full commercialisation later this year with a system designed specifically for the commercial laundry industry.
Bill Westwater, CEO of Xeros, said: “Xeros is delighted to win this award for Best Technological Breakthrough. It is a testament to Dr Steve Jenkins, our Chief Technology Officer at Xeros and his team, who have developed a unique cleaning technology that significantly reduces the environmental impact of cleaning clothes. The global laundry industry is worth over £60 billion per annum, and this award gives Xeros a tremendous boost as we continue down this exciting path towards commercialisation this year.”
Backed by the Prime Minster David Cameron, Xeros received the prestigious ‘Best Technological Breakthrough’ award from Lord Marland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Changei. The Awards are the centrepiece of Climate Week (21‐27 March), which recognises the very best of what Britain has to offer in combating climate change.
The Climate Week Awards were judged by an internationally‐recognised panel of experts, including Lord Nicholas Stern (author of the Stern Report); former Irish President Mary Robinson; eco‐adventurer David de Rothschild; Ian McEwan, best‐selling author of ‘Solar’; and Tim Smit, founder of the Eden project.
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Climate Week CEO Kevin Steele said:“The Climate Week Awards celebrate the very best that Britain has to offer in combating climate change. They offer a powerful illustration of what can be achieved to help create a more sustainable, low‐carbon society. It’s through shining examples like these that we can help inspire others to raise their game.”
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Notes to editors:
Located at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Sheffield, south Yorkshire, Xeros Limited is a relatively new company that has commercialised a globally relevant technology which originally came out of pioneering work by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw at the Textile Design department of the University of Leeds. Xeros has raised over £5 million in funding from private investment and government R&D grants to commercialise the technology. Xeros was named 2nd in the top 50 “2010 Best Inventions” by TIME magazine; listed in WWF’s survey of global “Green Game‐Changers”; and selected as one of only 19 best fast‐growing “Clean & Cool” companies to go on a government sponsored mission to Silicon Valley (February, 2010). The AMP is the UK’s premier advanced manufacturing technology park, providing world‐class
advanced manufacturing technology solutions to ensure advantage for industry.
About the Climate Week Awards
The Climate Week Awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative, effective, and ambitious organisations, communities and individuals and their outstanding efforts to combat climate change. Awards were made in the following categories:
Best Technological Breakthrough for Xeros – in association with Tesco
Climate Week Hero – in association with Tesco
Most Inspirational Leader – in association with Tesco
Most Inspirational Young Person – in association with Tesco
Best Community Initiative – in association with Aviva
Best Educational Initiative – in association with EDF Energy
Best Local Initiative ‐ in association with Kelloggs
Best Initiative by a Small or Medium‐Sized Business – in association with RBS
Best New Product – in association with Tesco
Best Initiative by a Governmental or Statutory Body – in association with Tesco
Best Initiative by a Public or Uniformed Service – in association with Tesco
Best Campaign – in association with Tesco
Best Event ‐ in association with Tesco
Best Artistic Response – in association with Tesco
For further information about the Climate Week Awards, visit: www.climateweek.com/awards
About Climate Week
Climate Week is a new national occasion backed by everyone from the Prime Minister to Sir Paul McCartney to showcase the many practical ways in which we can help combat climate change..
For more information: www.climateweek.com
Xeros
WWF’s “Top 20 Global Green Game-Changers”
LONDON — While politicians bicker over international action on global warming, many companies are taking the lead and cutting greenhouse gas emissions on their own. While such efforts are unlikely to be enough without strong incentives and regulation from governments, environmentalists are encouraged by how seriously some in the private sector are taking climate change.
They range from small startups based on ideas like a nearly waterless washing machine or carbon-negative cement to a “greening” of supply chains by major multinationals and big retailers…..
Xeros
TIME magazine 2010 Best Inventions
The (Almost) Waterless Washing Machine
Read more: The (Almost) Waterless Washing Machine – The 50 Best Inventions of 2010 – TIME http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2029497_2030623_2029701,00.html #ixzz2rsxukLJp
Xeros
Parkwalk closes investment in Xeros for the UK Tech Fund I
Xeros’ mission is to convert the traditional world of aqueous washing to Xeros polymer bead cleaning.
Conventional laundry has always used a lot fresh water – a precious resource.
Xeros polymer beads replace the majority of that water. The unique cleaning action creates a superior medium.
A dramatic reduction in water is only one of the benefits: Xeros bead cleaning also means major savings in energy, detergent and effluent production – yet still superior cleaning results.
Xeros
The Guardian: The ‘waterless’ washing machine
“Dry” cleaning is set to become a domestic activity with a washing machine that uses 90% less water than a normal laundry cycle and could be available by the end of 2011. The device, developed by Leeds-based Xeros Ltd, replaces water with tiny plastic beads that suck up stains and its producers claim it will shift stubborn pounds from household energy bills as well……….
