TEKNA’s Advanced Materials division renews ISO 13485 Certification for the medical market

23.02.2026 10:00 CET | Tekna Holding ASA | Non-regulatory press release

(Arendal, Norway / Sherbrooke, QC, Canada – 23 February 2026)

Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading provider of advanced materials and plasma systems to industry, is pleased to announce that the company’s Advanced Materials division has renewed its ISO 13485:2016 certificate, originally obtained in 2022. The certification establishes that the processes Tekna Advanced Materials uses to manufacture its commercial powders meet the highest global standards for medical products.

ISO 13485:2016 Certification is an internationally agreed standard that stipulates the requirements for a quality management system specific to the medical devices industry. ISO 13485:2016 is designed to respond to the latest quality management system practices, including changes in technology and regulatory requirements and expectations. The recertification audit took one week and included Tekna’s manufacturing site, HR practices, purchasing procedures, equipment maintenance and laboratory. The audit was conducted by NQA. The certification is valid until January 2029.

“We are proud to announce the renewal of our ISO 13485 certification, reaffirming our commitment to the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. This achievement reflects the strength of our quality management system and the dedication of our team to continuous improvement,“ said Tekna CEO Claude Jean. “Maintaining this globally recognized certification reinforces the trust our customers and partners place in us and underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality materials to medical customers.”

“The ISO 13485 Certification enables the acceleration to penetrate the market by facilitating our product qualification, providing further momentum in a favourable market environment,” said Rémy Pontone, Executive Vice President of Materials.

Tekna recently also had its metallic powder manufacturing certified in accordance with the aerospace standard NADCAP.

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About Tekna Holding ASA

Tekna is a world-leading provider of sustainable, advanced material solutions, headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada. The company specializes in high-purity metal powders used in critical applications such as additive manufacturing (3D printing) across the aerospace, defense, medical and consumer electronics industries. The company is positioning itself in the fast-growing market of advanced nanomaterials for the microelectronics sector.

Tekna also develops cutting-edge induction plasma systems designed for both industrial research and production. Its unique, IP-protected plasma technology is powering its hypersonic wind tunnels, PlasmaSonic, which enable simulating material exposure conditions in space.

With over 30 years of experience, Tekna is a trusted partner to a broad portfolio of multinational blue-chip customers for its high-quality products and innovation. Its material solutions help enhance productivity, enable more efficient use of materials and support the transition to more resilient supply chains and a circular economy.

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