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STINGRAY NON-STICK PAN COLLECTION

Created by Edge of Belgravia - Stingray Non-stick Pan Collection

First non-stick pan with Swiss Ilag's newest coating. Probably the best coating in the market. With a striking design.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

SHIP AHOY! CARGO ON THE WAY!
almost 4 years ago – Fri, May 15, 2020 at 10:53:15 AM

Dear Backers, 

We hope that you are well and keep safe. 

We are sorry for the lack of updates. We noted from some of you backer's kind prompts for an update that this update is somewhat overdue. However, in view of our previously over-optimistic time schedule, we wanted to be more certain about the dates before giving another estimate. 

This fairly substantial update contains a number of positive news:

1. SHIPPING UPDATE - the goods for USA and Europe have been sent to port and booked for their ships.  The goods for the Rest of the World, dispatching from HK are being loaded on trucks. More information below. 

USA

A few updates ago we indicated that we were planning to find a new warehouse closer to LA Port. We have negotiated with over 12 warehouses. Sadly they were either too expensive or did not want to work on a project basis. Consequently, we decided to use our current warehouse in Tennessee. Below is our new fulfilment plan. 

The closest port to Tennessee is Savannah.  Our US cargo has been booked to sail there with Albert Maersk. You can track her on Marinetraffic.com.  She is currently moored at Yantian Port and is scheduled to leave tomorrow, 16th May. Following a quick stop in Shanghai, she will head for the USA. 

Albert Maersk is estimated to arrive to Savannah on 15th June, having crossed the Panama Canal. After reloading the cargo in Savannah, it will be transported by rail to Nashville where we declare customs and the goods continue by truck to Antioch, ETA  25th June. 

Our warehouse needs 3-4 days to unpack, so the first parcels will be shipped out on 30th June. They will need 25 days to process all orders. Delivery times are 3-5 days depending on where you are in the USA. The last backers are likely to receive their rewards around 30th July. 

Please let us know if you are changing address in that period. Email [email protected]

EUROPE

The fulfilment plan is to send all your rewards from our UK warehouse. They are scheduled to be loaded on to CSCL Altrantic Ocean. Things may change last minute, but this is what we have been informed. She is currently heading to China, will load the cargo on 17th May and is estimated to leave China on 18th May. She is estimated to arrive to the UK, Felixstowe Port, on 10th June. You can follow her voyage on Marinetraffic.com. We need 10 days with some margin to clear customs and transport the goods to Coalville, where our warehouse is based. They will need a few days to unpack. 

Consequently, the first shipments are likely to start on Wednesday 24th June. They will need about 15 days to process all parcels, which takes us to 9th July. Depending on where you live in Europe, the delivery will take 2-5 days. The first lucky backers will receive their pledges from 26th June and the last around 14th July.  

Please let us know if you are changing address in that period. Email [email protected]

REST OF THE WORLD

For the rest of the world ("ROW"), we are dispatching from our Hong Kong ("HK") warehouse. The goods should be ready to dispatch from HK in two weeks from now, 1 June. ROW is big and we have backers from countries all over the world, so an exact estimate is difficult. 

From experience, backers in HK itself, Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia etc, are likely receive their Stingray Pans already around 10th of June. You will be the first. The other extreme is South America where it may sadly take 2-3 weeks to deliver. 

You will receive an email from Easyship with your tracking details as soon as we dispatch. 

Please let us know if you are changing address in that period. Email [email protected]

2. QUALITY INSPECTION -The quality inspection presented satisfactory results and we share images below. We are extremely proud of the result. The Stingray Collection looks fantastic! 

3. BBC One - The Customer is Always Right - We are also pleased to inform you that the Stingray Pan was featured in the BBC reality show the Customer is Always Right on 8th May. The Stingray won the show!

We wish you a splendid weekend! 

Best wishes, 

Freddie and the Edge of Belgravia team

Three Pans Overview
Level Testing
Control measurement of the lids
Lid fit testing
Stingray details and overview
Control measuring



PRODUCTION UPDATE
almost 4 years ago – Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 03:46:27 PM

Dear Backers, 

As always, thank you for your support and patience. We hope that you are all keeping safe and are in sound health. 

GOOD NEWS

We have, although later than hoped, good news to share. 

All production has finished and the packaging is complete. We are just waiting for the final quality inspection report from our independent inspection company before we are able to confirm the shipping. 

Our next update will be to confirm the shipping arrangements and give you an estimated delivery date for each region. 

PICTURES FROM PACKING

Below is a picture of Stingray Pan coming off the packing line. 

Stingray Pans off the Packing Line
A Stingray Pan with a lid fitted
A Stingray Pan with a lid leaning

VIDEO OF LID FIT TESTING

IN PRODUCT PACKAGING

Stingray Packaging

READY FOR SHIPMENT

Export Cartons

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR - NEW SHIPPING DATE
about 4 years ago – Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 02:11:39 PM

Dear Backers, 

Thank you for your support and patience this far. We also hope you are well and not to impacted by COVID-19. It is a truly sad affair. 

NEW SHIPPING UPDATE

We have been tracking the progress of the factory closely.  Although we are sad to announce that the factory is reporting a further delay, we are very close to shipping out. We now estimate that the goods will leave China around 10th of April

I know that we were confident about the previous shipping date, so terribly sorry to disappoint. We are as keen as you to ship out. However, we believe that it is  better to ensure a better quality product than rushing production, which would risk defects. 

In our next update we will share pictures of the final packaged products. In the update after that we will give you the names of the ships for Europe and USA. We will provide you with a detailed estimate once the goods are on ships. 

 Again, thanks for your support. 

Best wishes, 

Freddie and the Edge of Belgravia Team

CORONAVIRUS - ONLY TWO WEEK DELAY!
about 4 years ago – Sat, Feb 22, 2020 at 02:40:46 AM

Dear Backers, 

Thank you for supporting our campaign and for the patience with the initial delay. Some of you have rightly been asking for a further update about the impact of the Coronavirus. 

CORONAVIRUS IMPACT

The combination of the Chinese new year holiday and the lack of clarity regarding the actual impact of the corona virus, has made it difficult to provide a realistic update until now. 

We have just been informed that all goods will be ready to ship out on 20th March. In our previous update we predicted 5th March. The good news is that this means only 15 days of additional delay. It could have been significantly worse, so I think we should be fairly pleased about these news.  

BACKERKIT 

We will shortly send out the link from Backerkit which will ask you to confirm your shipping address. You need to log back in and confirm your address. Once your address has been locked down it will be difficult for us to change the address. We will send the shipping lists to the various fulfillment centers. 

In the event of an emergency and you really need to change your address again later you need to contact [email protected]

 PACKAGING

In our previous update we promised to share details of the packaging design. Please see below.  

Stingray Packaging Design Example

SILICONE SPATULA | TURNER

We have also promised to share pictures from the production of the silicone spatula | turner. This is a truly high quality product, with a stainless steel front part, mounted on a plastic handle for optimal shape effect and covered by a high quality heat resistant silicone layer. The result is stunning. We look forward to your comments when you get to use them yourselves. 

Silicone Spatula | Turner

CARE ADVICE - NEVER USE METAL IN NONSTICK PAN

Please note that you should never use a metal turner or fork in a nonstick pan. It risks scratching the surface unnecessarily. A silicone or wood spatula is therefore essential to maintain your new Stingray Pans in the best possible condition. 

DELIVERY END OF MAY 2020

Just to reiterate the delivery date the current estimate is for delivery at the end of May. We will keep you posted with the details of the ships once we ship out of China. 

Best wishes, 

Freddie and the Edge of Belgravia team

PRODUCTION UPDATE - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
about 4 years ago – Mon, Jan 06, 2020 at 01:36:52 AM

Dear Backers, 

First of all, we wish you all a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We ought to have posted more frequent updates since our last update in October. We apologise for that. 

A number of backers have been asking for pictures and an update to the production timeline. This is a good indicator that more of you are expecting an update, so we thank those of you who have been reminding us to post. 

Our main focus since our last update has been on keeping the production timeline for the pans, getting the accessories right and on finalising the packaging. 

PRODUCTION OF THE PANS

The production of the pans is nearly complete and on schedule. The samples that we received in November look great. However, the BBC requested them for a last minute inclusion in a show (live in May / June) about our unique designs and we felt that we could not pass on the PR opportunity. Sadly this means that we do not have any good photo shots of the pans as the BBC production company has not yet sent them back. 

We have requested more up-to-date pictures of the production from the factory, but as for now we have some from over a month ago. Below is the thick aluminium body in the shape prepared for the next stage in production. 

Mid Production Picture

Below is a picture of the bottom plate stamping machine. This stainless steel plate enables the heat transfer from from an induction hob to the aluminium base. It is later covered by the exterior non-stick coating. 

Stamping machine for the stainless steel bottom plate

PRODUCTION UPDATE FOR THE LIDS

The lids may seem like a simple product to manufacture, but we have had to work hard to make them fit well. The 30 cm lid did not fit well after the first production test in October. So we had to modify the tooling in November and the latest test in early December was approved. Below are some early pictures of the lids being tested onto prototype pans to ensure perfect fit. 

Lids - tested for fit

We have also had some challenges with the handle. We tested a number of factories and were initially hoping to be able to use existing tooling to make the lid handle. We considered both aluminium and stainless steel. After multiple attempts through July -  September, we found a suitable factory for the lid handle. 

We opened new tooling for die cast stainless steel production in October. The advantage of a stainless steel handle is that stainless steel transfers heat slower than aluminium. This ensures that the handle will stay cool for as long as possible when you are cooking. 

Below are the latest pictures of the pre-production samples. The result is stunning in our opinion. Sadly this along with the adjustment of the tooling for the larger 30 cm lid has caused a delay in the production time table.  

Glass lid handle

HANGERS

We had to test the hangers a number of times to make sure that they were ok to hold the pans and fix properly to a rail. This seems now to work well. We are waiting for the latest update from production which we understand is progressing well. 

SILICONE SPATULA

The prototype of the Silicone Spatula was spot on and production has progressed well. It is a formidable product which looks like no other spatula / turner in the market. We will share pictures in our next update. 

PACKAGING 

The final part of the product is the packaging. We have explored different types of packaging but we settled on a mail order box which is more robust and less likely to cause problems in shipping. The picture attached is without print and is just for you to see the concept. These pictures are from November. We will send pictures of the full packaging concept in the next update.  

Packaging concept

CHINESE NEW YEAR

As you may be aware, the Chinese New Year means that all of China closes down for production. The Chinese New Year is time for people to spend time with their families back in their home towns.  This festivity was originally for just 2 weeks, but has in recent years in practice expanded to 4 weeks. This is because over 300 million people go home to their families further in-land which causes immense strain on the transport infrastructure. Imagine 300 million people going home on the same day. This has extended the actual holiday significantly. The consequence is that most factories and ports remain closed or operate at very low capacity for nearly a month. 

Another implications is that all factories operate at maximum capacity in the months before the holiday to complete existing orders. This means that there is a great chance for mistakes and issues in quality control. 

In our initial update where we moved the estimated delivery date to end of March 2020, we stated that this was contingent on that we managed to ship out before the Chinese New Year. It now looks increasingly like this will become hard to achieve, at least at the same time ensuring the highest possible quality. 

As we very reluctantly have to accept that we will not complete production before the Chinese New Year, we will sadly have to wait for 1 month until operations resume again. 

NEW DELIVERY TIMELINE

We appreciate your patience this far, and we understand that the delivery time table has slipped more than both you and we would like. We are truly sorry about that. Our new estimate for delivery is May 2020. Our plan is set out in the Shipping Plan below. 

NEW SHIPPING PLAN USA

In our previous campaigns we lost more than an extra month due to the US rail system. In our Kuroi Hana campaign we lost over 1 month between LA and Tennesse due to a rail issue. In the Shiroi Hana campaign we lost over 1 month between Savannah and Tennesse due to a faulty train carriage. 

It also turned out that the actual processing capacity of our existing warehouse was smaller than expected. This caused a further two month delay for the last US backers. 

Our plan is to find a new distribution centre near LA, California. This would ensure the fastest route by Sea from China (about 30 days with custom clearance) and hopefully we can truck the goods within 2-3 days to the fulfilment centre. This means that we can start dispatching earlier and save time.   

  • Shipping by sea Guangzhou to Los Angeles: 15th March - 15th April. 
  • Transport Los Angeles to fulfilment centre: 15th April - 20th April 
  • Unloading and unpacking at fulfilment centre: 21st April - 30th April.
  • Start dispatching rewards to Backers within the USA: 1st May - 15th May. Last deliveries: 20th May. 

NEW SHIPPING PLAN UK & EUROPE

In our past campaigns, the UK shipments and deliveries have been faster than in any other region. Thankfully it seems that the UK transitional arrangements with the EU will allow us to fulfil all of the EU from the UK. Consequently, we plan to use the UK as a basis for all European shipments. 

In terms of disaster planning, we still have a warehouse in Hof, Germany, but in our previous campaign their processing capacity was much lower than expected and they were not good at feeding us the tracking numbers. We also lost nearly a month between the port of Rotterdam and Hof. It was not ideal. 

Should we be forced to use a mainland European warehouse because of altered Bexit arrangements, we will try to find a new fulfilment centre closer to the port of Rotterdam. 

  • Shipping by sea Guangzhou to Felixstowe: 15th March - 25th April. 
  • Transport Felixstowe to Coaleville: 25th April - 27th April 
  • Unloading and unpacking at fulfilment centre: 27th April - 30th April.
  • Start dispatching rewards to Backers within the UK and Europe (including Norway and Switzerland): 1st May - 15th May. Last deliveries: 20th May. 

REST OF THE WORLD

We will provide a more detailed update later, but estimate that most jurisdictions will be fulfilled from Hong Kong. In this case, some deliveries may happen already in April whereas other jurisdictions will be around 20th of May. It depends on jurisdiction. 

Again, we are sorry to announce a further delay, we thank you immensely for the patience and we hope that you are reassured by the new shipping plan. We also promise to post more frequent updates from now on. 

Happy New Year! 

Thank you for your support in this campaign! You make it happen! 

Kind regards, 

Freddie and the Edge of Belgravia team