Charbone Corporation (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) today unveiled its comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic plan, outlining a transformation from a clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen producer into an integrated, global industrial gas group. The plan aims to position the company as a premium mid-tier player, serving critical industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies.
Building on its foundation in decarbonized UHP hydrogen, Charbone intends to expand into UHP gases, specialty gases, and UHP industrial atmospheric gases in North America. The strategy is structured around two pillars: Pillar A focuses on high-margin UHP and specialty gases including HyChem UHP™ hydrogen, helium, electronic gases, and specialty blends. Pillar B targets recurring revenues through industrial and atmospheric gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, UHP argon, CO2, and industrial blends. This hybrid approach is designed to increase commercial depth and customer loyalty while optimizing logistics.
The company plans to deploy six to eight regional hubs in North America and internationally, leveraging a hub-and-spoke model to reduce time-to-market and standardize operations. The Sorel-Tracy plant in Quebec remains the anchor for expansion, with continued development and commissioning of its various phases. In addition, Charbone targets international expansion in Germany as a strategic UHP platform in Europe and Malaysia as an Asian hub for semiconductors and electronics, using an asset-light approach focused on partnerships and structuring contracts.
“At CHARBONE, we are not changing direction, we are expanding it with discipline,” said Dave B. Gagnon, Chairman and CEO. “We started with one molecule: clean UHP hydrogen. Today, we are building an integrated platform of high-value industrial gases, tailored to the critical needs of the industries of the future.” He emphasized the company's ambition to become an internationally recognized player known for quality, reliability, and speed of execution.
The strategic plan underscores Charbone's commitment to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy while addressing underserved industrial gas customers. The company's integrated model is designed to reduce risk, enhance scalability, and enable diversified revenue streams through partnerships in helium and other specialty gases. Charbone is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTC Markets, and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with more information available at www.charbone.com.
Forward-looking statements in the release involve risks and uncertainties, including those described under “Risk Factors” in the Corporation’s Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2025, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Charbone undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law.
