Unique, Untouchable Technology

Seychelle Environmental Technologies produces filters and bottles that filter out up to 99.99% of contaminants found in drinking water. The company’s filters exceed people’s expectations, because it is not simply a carbon filter. The filters that Seychelle puts on the market are untouchable and recognized as the Ferraris of the industry.

Seychelle sells a uniform 2-micron absolute pore size filter that ensures removal of most contaminants. Moreover, Seychelle’s filters are out of the ordinary, because they do not allow the user to consume contaminated water. Rather, the filter adsorbs, absorbs and chemically bonds contaminants. When the filter eventually plugs up, it is easily replaced.

Traditional carbon filters generally only target lead and chlorine, but Seychelle’s technology targets elements that are tested to remove all zones of contamination such as Inorganics, Heavy Metals, Organics (DDT, VOC’s), Aesthetics and Bacteria. It is said to be the most field and laboratory tested product of its kind in the world having been tested by over 30 different countries worldwide. To learn more about why Seychelle’s technology differs from major competition, check out their website at http://www.seychelle.com/technology_competitive.php.

Quenching Pollution’s Thirst

The technology that exists at Seychelle is one of a kind, and may one day bring an end to the pollution that occurs due to discarded plastic bottles from companies like Evian, Dasani, Aquafina, Fiji, Arrowhead and Ice Mountain. These brands sell billions of bottles of water every year and leave a carbon footprint that may dissolve as Seychelle water bottles become more popular with over 60 million empty bottles dumped per day; most of which end up in landfills

While water is readily available from the sky and natural springs, people are restricted from bringing it on planes, and in ballparks, theme parks, zoos and other public attractions. With Seychelle’s portable water bottle that filters on the fly anywhere, anytime, there is no need to worry about drinking from faucets or water fountains as 70% of all water we consume is away from home.

Conquering the Fundamentals

Seychelle sold more than 40,000 bottles last quarter and charges an average price of$10.77 per unit. This may seem a little pricey, but these are bottles that filter themselves and save consumers from purchasing up to 757 half liters of bottled water; and people are willing to pay for the convenience and cost savings. As the company continues it’s expectation is that sales levels and margins will continue to improve.

Seychelle is also managing a healthy balance sheet with over half a million in cash on hand with a sizable back order position and increasing accounts receivable. The company remains focused on driving revenues higher and paying off their long-term notes payable. Although consumers drink more water in the summer, the company is offsetting the seasonal trends with increased growth.

Overall, Seychelle has their house in order and is dominating an emerging market, which is still under the radar of investors. With these fundamentals in play, it is only a matter of time before Americans are weaned off of bottled water and instead pursue Seychelle’s innovative filtering bottles. Meanwhile, investors may also want to take note as this stock benefits from higher sales levels and profitability.

Offshore Drilling’s Many Hidden Costs

Offshore drilling is an expensive procedure that involves drilling through shallow or deep water to reach oil below the ocean’s surface. With costs ranging from oil rig rentals to hurricane disruptions to oil spill risk, it is not hard to see why many offshore drillers face high costs. Meanwhile, costs can become very unpredictable given the nature of the industry and erratic weather patterns.

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the southeastern portion of the U.S. and led to oil supply disruptions in an area that accounted for nearly a tenth of all oil consumed in the country. As oil prices subsequently climbed to more than $70 per barrel, offshore drillers were left largely unable to benefit with their production offline and/or damaged in wake of the storm.

Then, in 2008, there was a shortage of offshore oil rigs that resulted in rates – the amount oil companies pay to rent an offshore oil rig – that rose to more than $500,000 per day. Companies that signed contracts at that time were subsequently stuck with the high day rates in an environment that saw oil prices falling sharply from a high of over $140 a barrel to less than $40 a barrel.

Stealth Energy’s Significant Land Reserves

Stealth Energy owns an oil field in Wyoming that covers approximately 1,200 acres on the notorious Teapot Dome. Over the past eighty years, the property has produced more than 2.5 million barrels of oil, while the company’s engineers estimate that a further 7.5 million barrels remain to be produced. Several wells on the property are currently producing, while the company expects more online soon.

As an added bonus, the company has a package of approximately 48,500 acres – or approximately 75 sections – in Montana, on which it will be drilling a minimum of three prospective oil wells starting mid-September. The firm’s engineers estimate that the natural gas portion of this land package could contain up to three billion cubic feet of natural gas reserves per section, making it a significant reservoir within the United States.

Conclusions

In conclusion, Stealth Energy offers investors a more predictable source of oil at a lower cost than offshore competitors, while also being able to participate in a potentially blockbuster natural gas field. Combined, these attributes make this small Canadian driller with U.S. properties worth a second look for growth investors worldwide.

The emerging medical device manufacturer focused on the respiratory industry has developed unique oxygen cannulas that improve patient comfort and reduce provider support costs. Since Ingens’ cannulas are priced at roughly the same cost as traditional cannulas, yet offer piece of mind for the patient knowing that oxygen is flowing, the company is well-positioned to capture significant market share in the $400-500 million per year oxygen cannula industry.

One of the key barriers to bringing their products to market was the lack of appropriate licensing to conduct government and export sales. But recently, Ingen has acquired both of these licenses and projected that it is on track to realize $1.4 million in initial sales by the end of the year. This makes IGNT a stock that is certainly worth watching for investors looking for growth opportunities.

Ingen Secures Registration for Military Sales

On August 30, 2010, Ingen announced that it received a letter of confirmation from the Armed Services Association in Washington, D.C. stating that it is now registered with the U.S. Central Contractor Registry (CCR), which qualifies it to do business with the U.S. Department of Defense. Inclusion in the U.S. Military Purchasing Directory will put its products in front of potential military customers.

Meanwhile, the company has also been embarking on a number of military conferences designed to drum up interest and showcase its products to prospective buyers. Recently, its partner, KGMA, announced that it successfully demonstrated Ingen’s products at the 13th Annual Force Health Protection Conference in Arizona. Ingen has scheduled additional conferences for later this year.

In May 2010, KGMA also provided a field study showing that approximately 60 facilities would purchase $1.2 million of Ingen’s respiratory products over the next three to four months. KGMA visited these facilities on behalf of Ingen and demonstrated the new Oxyview and Smart Nasal Cannula, while noting that these facilities indicated interest in buying the products.

Ingen Attains ISO Certification to Sell Internationally

In March of 2010, Ingen also obtained certification under the ISO 13485, which enables it to sell internationally. With COPD projected to become the third largest killer in the developed world by 2020, the end markets for oxygen cannulas continues to rapidly expand. As one of the only innovators in the field, Ingen’s cannulas offer a clear value proposition and could capture a significant market share.

The ISO certification opens the door to deliver on existing backorders to countries in Europe and Asia, as well as countries like Canada and Australia.

Conclusions

Ingen has projected that its total 2010 sales will reach $11 million, supported by growth in military, commercial and international market opportunities. With all of its necessary certifications in line, investors can now look forward to the company executing on its plans and delivering value to shareholders.

While the ethanol industry may still be experiencing some headwinds, All Fuels & Energy (OTC-BB: AFSE) takes advantage of consolidation and restructuring opportunities within the industry. The move could position the company favorably with a portfolio of production facilities operating at a higher efficiency than the competition.

Ethanol Prices appear to be Bottoming Out

The ethanol industry was rocked in 2007 and 2008 when corn prices rallied and ethanol prices faltered, resulting in large losses and several high-profile bankruptcies. But with about 35% of the corn crop now dedicated to ethanol, the two commodities appear to be trading in tandem and both have rallied more than 20% over the past six weeks.

The improved pricing has helped increase ethanol producers’ profit margins, while the new correlation should help avoid any repeat of the industry’s crisis. After all, market participants are now well-aware that if prices don’t move in tandem, there could be another round of bankruptcies and a cut in supplies that would affect both commodities.

AFSE Brings Increased Efficiency and Risk Management to the Industry

With all of the bankruptcies occurred in 2007 and 2008, there are many opportunities to make cheap acquisitions in an industry ripe for consolidation. All Fuels & Energy seeks to buy these plants at bargain prices and implement low-cost capital improvements designed to improve efficiency and unlock value. Then, as the industry turns, they will be well-positioned.

Currently, the company is in negotiations to purchase an operating ethanol plant located in the Midwest United States. After executing the definitive purchase agreement, it is expected that a closing would be held within 30 days. And with the exclusivity period ending in the middle of September 2010, many investors anticipate the plant coming online within three months.

Shareholders Could See Significant Value

All Fuels & Energy may not be producing ethanol quite yet, but its pending acquisition and strong expertise in the industry could make it a compelling play. With the industry already on a path towards a turnaround, this stock could see significant value being unlocked over the longer term as ethanol prices continue to rise.

Creating a Niche

Park City Group, Inc. (OTC:PCYG), a software as a service (SaaS) provider enabling supermarket retailers, optimizes their supply chain by turning the traditional business model on its head and creating a new perspective in terms of inventory management. The technology automates a business’s processes and allows their clients to communicate results of daily operations directly to management. Sometimes in order to find the right solution, you have to take something apart and put it back together.

This is a significant change from a traditional supply chain model, which is often inefficient and costly. PCYG’s patent protected technology gives them a competitive advantage and provides a broader view of supply management. Ultimately, this fills a significant void in the marketplace for more efficient ways of managing the supply chain.

Park City Group designs, develops, markets and supports these patented software products.

Growing in Size

Prescient Applied Intelligence Inc. was acquired by Park City Group in early 2009 in order to bolster its supply chain optimization software. As a result of the merger, Park City Group added nearly $3million in revenues last quarter alone, while considerably increasing the number of active software implementations.

In total, revenues rose 19% for Park City Group last quarter, as eight new retailers were added to their portfolio while increasing its professional services contract values. Park City Group has been a beneficiary to poor economic conditions, as retailers looked to make big changes in the way they do business by offsetting slumping sales.

The company takes a position on building customer experience, decreasing labor costs and moving/managing inventory more efficiently. Developing the right strategy in recessionary times is definitely difficult, but it is proving to be no problem for PCYG.

Moving Forward

Revealing a hidden gem in the market can be a daunting task when there are so many factors dictating success. Park City Group is growing fast enough to cover obligations, is adequately funded, and foresees no need for near-term debt or equity financing. With 110 locations in the United States, the company is very highly regarded in its industry and well-positioned to grow moving forward.

In addition to increasing their top and bottom line results, Park City Group has applied to move from the OTC to the NASDAQ which, if the application is approved, should transpire within the next month, setting the stage to move on to bigger and better things in the near future.

As a key supplier of x-ray and gamma-ray detectors in addition to spectroscopy systems for over 30 years, Princeton Security Technologies (OTC-BB: PSGY) offers investors an established play in numerous niche markets ranging from scientific research to homeland security.

The company’s ten products range from its SAM Defender, which can identify isotopes using radiation monitors and SNM characterization, to Nuclear Spectroscopy Systems, which consist of gamma-ray detectors working with analytical software to achieve low cost results.

Princeton Reports a Bullish Second Quarter

On August 16, 2010, Princeton announced second quarter sales increases of over 11% to $455,076, while its net loss narrowed 56% to just $93,010. The improved results were largely attributed to increased overseas sales of nuclear detector products, as well as sharply lower SG&A expenses.

The new orders for nuclear detector systems and radioactive isotope identifier devices were announced in June and booked as revenue for domestic and international customers in the homeland security space. The orders demonstrate the superiority of the company’s products over the competition.

The firm’s end markets also continue to rapidly expand. For instance, the Homeland Security Research Corporation estimates that the combined U.S. market for homeland security products and services will increase from $69 billion in 2010 to $84 billion in 2014, representing growth of at least 5.1% per year.

The company also reported a very sizable order backlog of over $1 million that should help support results over the next six months.

About Princeton Technologies

Princeton Security Technologies, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Princeton Gamma-Tech Instruments, Inc (PGT), is a supplier of X-ray and Gamma-ray Detectors and Spectroscopy systems, and Radioactive Radioisotope Identifier products.

The Company serves a broad customer base in scientific research, industrial materials analysis, and Homeland Security. PGT operates a full customer service and Reachback program via its partners, backed by highly skilled R&D and manufacturing staff in its Princeton facility.

Electrical Distribution Market

As mentioned in the New York Times, increased wind farm operations associated with low demand has caused companies to dump energy in the late night while prices are low. If possible, most companies would rather sell high and save low. Companies generating energy through the use of wind and solar systems are forced to sell to those companies that own local distribution networks. Prices are determined mostly by the forces of supply and demand, and government subsidies are associated in the determination also. Selling when prices are high enables companies engaged in the alternative energy market to experience higher profit margins.

Individuals consuming electricity see very little volatility in their monthly electric bill. Government regulations and subsidies have enabled consumers to experience a relatively level electric market. Also, companies managing electrical distribution can remain confident that consumers will purchase electric power due to relative affordability. Alternative energy companies on the other hand are constantly faced with volatile market prices. As mentioned above, these alternative energy companies are forced to sell at whatever the market is asking.

Companies Are Using Batteries to Store Energy Until Prices Rise

One of the world’s largest wind farm operations is being introduced in the Mojave Desert region. Several other alternative energy operations are stepping up as well. In the midst of a growing market, companies generating wind energy are struggling to alleviate price volatility by installing battery storage systems. The impossibility of transporting electricity without the use of lines has caused many companies to focus on implementing battery storage systems as well.

New York companies are researching big electrical storage applications that would enable them to purchase power at a low price and sell when prices rise, enabling quick profits to be achieved. Also, companies can use the battery storage systems in attempts to conserve energy reserves as well as cut down on green house gases that are emitted from the use of various energy substances. As mentioned in N.Y. Times, many individuals in the Renewable energy industry are determined that “renewable goals can be met.” If the energy source is periodic, “you can’t do that without batteries of some sort,” stated Peter Rosegg, a spokesman for the Hawaiian Electric Company.

Hawaiian Electric Company has entered into an agreement with the North American-based company First Wind to purchase electricity. First Wind is in the process of developing a 30-megawatt wind farm that will have enough power to run about 30 Super Wal-Marts. Xtreme Power of Austin, Tex. will install a 15-megawatt battery to assist the company in attempts to conserve unused energy. The battery will cost around $10 million, and enable the company to achieve a 90% storage delivery rate.

Companies That May Benefit

EcoloCap Solutions Inc. (OTC:ECOS) focuses on the development and marketing of a alternative energy products with the assistance of nanotechnology departments. The company is engaged in the development of other technological breakthroughs as well. The Nano Lithium X batteries offered by EcoloCap show superiority of energy reserve over other batteries in the market, representing a “50%+ cost advantage in the lithium battery market.” Also, the Lithium X battery offered by ECOS is light-weight, compact, and carries the ability to perform in harsh environments.

At the start of 2010, EcoloCap acquired assistance from Enersol Energy Solutions, a leader of battery and energy system consulting firms in the U.S. The consulting firm will assist in providing ECOS with an accurate and precise cost benefit analysis of upgrading the expansion of manufacturing facilities world-wide. ECOS has devised a plan to construct a production facility in Seoul, Korea, enabling increased production of its proprietary Nano Lithium Battery to be achieved.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NYSE:AEP) and Broadwind Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:BWEN) may benefit from batter storage capabilities as well. In Presidio, Tex, AEP has just completed the installation of a 4-megawatt battery system. The system is not connected to any specific wind farm. The primary goal of the company is to improve energy reliability for the town of Presidio. BWEN currently assists other companies that are employed in the installation and production of wind farms.

Conclusion

The alternative energy markets have gained considerable recognition. Societies are transitioning over to more alternative methods of energy consumption. Various government policies provide incentives for alternative energy companies to remain operational. Wind power companies are recognizing the potential to conserve energy when needed. Also, it is evident that battery storage systems enable companies to save energy when prices are low and sell when prices are high, providing companies with increased revenue reports. Battery consumption is likely to jump in the near future and EcoloCap is well-positioned to meet demand.

Lithium Companies Start to Heat Up

At the start of 2010, EcoloCap acquired assistance from Enersol Energy Solutions, a leader of battery and energy system consulting firms in the U.S. The consulting firm will assist in providing ECOS with an accurate and precise cost benefit analysis of upgrading the expansion of manufacturing facilities world-wide. ECOS has devised a plan to construct a production facility in Seoul, Korea, enabling increased production of it’s proprietary Nano Lithium X Battery to be achieved.

In the start of the analysis, Enersol will conduct a report providing concise measurements of the need for physical layout, equipment, and factors of financing. The report will provide EcoloCap with necessary details to construct a manufacturing facility that will enable production maximization to be achieved at a low cost minimization point. ECOS has recognized the substantial increase in Lithium consumption over the last few years, enabling the company to implement a strategic growth strategy while the market is still just warm.

China Sun Group and A123 Systems Inc. have also recognized the lithium market trend, enabling the companies to jump on the band wagon as well. CSGH produces the anode materials used in lithium ion batteries, and is deeply united in supplying raw materials for the production of those batteries. Just recently, the company received a subsidy from the government in the amount of $44,000 for the production of its innovative Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIP) development project, enabling the energy automobile industry to utilize resources provided by the company.

A123 Systems Inc. has also experienced assistance in expanding operations to produce lithium batteries. In April of 2010, the Clean Energy Center awarded a $5 million forgivable loan to AONE for expansion in the lithium market. Also, the company has made a pledge that will possibly add more than 250 jobs in Massachusetts. According to regulatory filing, the company has signed a lease to implement a new 67,000-square-foot research and development facility in Westborough, Massachusetts. AONE plans to utilize the facility for battery assembly, Research and development procedures, as well as warehouse space. In addition to expansionary procedures, AONE plans to transition its headquarters and R&S hub in Watertown over to a larger facility located in Waltham, Mass.

ETF Draws Retail Interest in Sector

The popularity of lithium-ion has led to a retail ETF designed to give individual investors diversified access to the sector. Global X has announced the addition of its Lithium ETF (LIT) that is designed to replicate the Solactive Global Lithium Index, a measure arranged to follow the performance of companies employed in sectors that provide lithium based products (mining, lithium-ion battery production, etc.).

As cellular technology, electric cars, and many other markets experience increased demand for lithium-ion products, the lithium element is becoming more important. Many investors are uneducated about the lithium product compared to metals and elements that have been in existence since forever. Many analysts predict that demand for lithium will “skyrocket” in the near future as more technologies become advanced.

Lithium is one of the lighter metals, and when processed holds the ability to store electric energy more efficiently compared to any other product. The Nano Lithium battery’s offered by EcoloCap show superiority of energy reserve over other batteries in the market, representing a “50%+ cost advantage in the lithium battery market.” Also, the Lithium battery offered by ECOS is light-weight, compact, and carries the ability to perform in harsh environments.

Lithium consumption is being utilized in the production of many products. For instance, companies place lithium products in wristwatches, portable electronic devices, rechargeable batteries, laptops, cell phones, and many other devices. Just to note, electric vehicles are one of the largest products that lithium based products are being used in, and everyone knows that the future for electric vehicles is looking very positive. The lithium-ion battery pack is being utilized in powering the Chevy Volt, Tesla Roadster, Chrysler EcoVoyager, Dodge ZEO, Jeep Renegade and the Saturn Flextreme. Also, BMW is planning the introduction of its remodeled Li-ion battery powered 750i luxury sedan in 2010, enabling further consumption of lithium based products to be achieved.

Increased consumption of lithium products has caused many government officials and companies to search for lithium reserves. Chile’s Sociedad Quimica u Minera (SQM) has been recognized as the world’s leading supplier of lithium materials. Also, it is believed that Bolivia and Afghanistan are sitting on significant lithium reserves as well. U.S. Pentagon officials and geologists made a discovery indicating Afghanistan to be a home to an estimated $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits. According to one government officials predictions, Afghanistan will eventually become the “Saudi Arabia of lithium.”

Conclusion

Many companies are recognizing growth potential for future lithium demand. Companies engaged in lithium production are grasping the opportunity to expand production facilities. It is obvious that demand for lithium will possibly experience substantial increases in the near future. Lithium is a miracle material that can be used holding energy for long periods of time. Lithium consumption will most likely increase, as evidenced by reports, research, and company stats.

Since its invention in 1945, RFID has been hailed as a breakthrough technology, but a lack of standards has kept it out of the mainstream. Since then, the technology has been standardized, miniaturized and enhanced to such a level that researchers at Bristol University actually glued RFID microtransponders onto ants!

A Supply Chain Management Overhaul

While studying ant movements may be interesting, the RFID technology’s real market potential is in supply chain management. Currently, most retailers use bar codes that must be individually scanned at each location along the supply chain. Additionally, this scanning requires a line of sight, meaning that the bar codes must be placed on the outside of packages.

For instance, a t-shirt sold by Wal-Mart must be scanned by the manufacturer when it is created, the shipper when it is sent, the warehouse when it’s received, the store when it’s placed on the shelves, and at the checkout when it is purchased. This process involves significant man-power and leaves a lot of room for error.

Since they can be scanned from 20 feet away and within the product carton, RFID offer an improved solution that can greatly enhance efficiency. Meanwhile, RFID tags can hold significantly more information and can be rewritten – and even re-used – along the supply chain, as needed.

Wal-Mart Finally Pulls the Trigger

Last week, Wal-Mart announced that they are finally planning to roll out RFID technology to track individual garments along its supply chain. The technology will help the world’s largest retailer ensure that best-selling sizes are always on the shelves for customers to purchase, improving both profits and the customer experience.

And with a planned rollout encompassing more than 3,750 stores, Wal-Mart’s move could signal big things for the RFID and retail industries. While approximately 30 retail chains are already testing RFID, larger ones like Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), will now be forced to consider RFID adoption sooner than later order to remain competitive.

RFID Can Save Wal-Mart Millions

While RFID tags are slightly more expensive than bar codes, the cost savings realized from the technology make it very compelling. German research firm Soreon released a study in 2004 conducted at a department store with 90,000 RFID tags. With only 30% of its items tagged, the retailer was able to achieve a return on investment of 187% and payback within a year.

The majority of the savings was seen in the reduction of manpower that was previously required to scan each item as it was moved from warehouse and distribution centers onto retail shelves. Meanwhile, point-of-sale cashiers were no longer required to scan individual items and manually control inventories, since this was automatically done via RFID tracking.

Previously, the high cost of RFID meant that manufacturers hesitated. However, the sharp reduction in RFID costs and the standardization of the technology since 2004 has helped to eliminate much of that cost and pave the way for industry implementation.

CYBRA Offers the Industry’s Best Solution

CYBRA Corporation (OTC-BB: CYRP), long known as one of the largest players in the barcode industry, is also positioning itself in the emerging RFID industry. With more than 20 years of experience, CYBRA Corporation has already amassed thousands of clients, as one of the only software vendors building solutions on top of IBM’s Power System. Now that the world’s largest retailer has jumped onboard with RFID in a big way, others are sure to follow suit, with IBM’s Power System as one of the premier platforms.

By moving into the RFID space at a key time and dominating one of the industry’s most-used platforms, investors may want to take a look at this relatively undiscovered stock as a way to take advantage of the coming wave of RFID adoption in retail environments.

The Convenience of RFID

Unlike traditional bar codes that require line of sight to each tracked object, multiple RFID tags can be read at the same time enabling an entire case or pallet to be read at once. According to studies of an RFID pilot at American Apparel, RFID used to track clothing items can also result in a 14% increase in sales. At the same time, RFID can help reduce labor costs by up to 30% and inventory costs by up to 15%, according to data from the report.

Many retailers focused on niche markets have already begun implementing RFID to improve their inventory management and enhance their financial results. At the same time, many big box retailers, like Wal-Mart, have been conducting research and exploring their options. Finally, with Wal-Mart ready to roll out the technology, widespread adoption among mainstream retailers could soon be helping to improve efficiency and maintain competitive advantage.

Mark Gatehouse, director of replenishment for Wrangler jeans maker VF Corp. said, “View this as an investment in where things are going. Everyone is watching closely because no one wants to be at a competitive disadvantage, and this could really lift sales.” Indeed, many retailers have already started to experiment with the technology, enabling companies to analyze the size, color, and style that customers desire, but the real improvements may be to the top and bottom line.

CYBRA Corporation May Experience Increase RFID System Sales

CYBRA Corporation is provides bar code label and tag printing, bar code scanning systems and RFID technology to consumer goods manufacturers around the world. The company offers products that can assist companies in tracking assets, controlling inventory, and EPC (Electronic Product Code) compliance with a keen focus on the garment industry. Over the past five years, the firm has also been working on RFID technologies, and offers it as a natural upgrade to legacy systems using bar codes. And with Wal-Mart stepping up its requirements, CYBRA is well-positioned to profit from the upcoming switch to RFID technology.