04.07.2025 10:00 CET | Tekna Holding ASA | Non-regulatory press release
ARENDAL, NO / SHERBROOKE, QC. 30 April 2025 - Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading provider of advanced materials and plasma systems to industry, is pleased to announce it has received an order valued at CAD 1.6 million for high-performance titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing (AM).
The order represents a fivefold increase in monthly volume from an existing customer, a Tier-1 supplier to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. This expanded volume applies to deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2025 and reflects the customer’s growing demand for Tekna’s premium Ti64 titanium powder, specifically in the high-value, prime particle size range.
"We are proud to deepen our relationship with a key aerospace and defense partner," said Claude Jean, Chief Executive Officer of Tekna. "This expanded order underscores the trust our customers place in the consistency and quality of our materials for mission-critical applications."
"Laser Powder Bed Fusion is the most widely adopted additive manufacturing process today, and our Ti64 powder is optimized for performance in these systems," added Rémy Pontone, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Additive Manufacturing Materials. "The increased monthly volumes point to higher machine utilization on the customer side and reflect some improved momentum we're seeing in the AM sector."
Tekna will release its Q2 and half-year report on August 14, 2025.
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Arina van Oost
Investor Relations | VP Corporate Strategic Development & Innovation
Tel: +33670115190
Arina.vanoost@tekna.com
About Tekna
Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials to industry, headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.
Tekna produces high-purity metal powders for applications such as 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors, as well as optimized induction plasma systems for industrial research and production. With its unique, IP-protected plasma technology, the company is well positioned in the growing market for advanced nanomaterials within the electronics and batteries industries.
Building on 30 years of delivering excellence, Tekna is a global player recognized for its quality products and its commitment to its large base of multinational blue-chip customers. Tekna’s powder products increase productivity and enable more efficient use of materials, thereby paving the way towards a more resilient supply chain and circular economy.
