ARENDAL, Norway and SHERBROOKE, QC, Canada, Jan 26, 2026 – Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading provider of advanced materials and plasma systems to industry, is pleased to announce that it has received a purchase order valued at CAD 1.5 million for high-performance titanium powder used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing.
The order was placed by an undisclosed U.S. defense Tier-1 supplier and represents a threefold increase compared to previous orders from this customer. The expanded volume applies to deliveries scheduled throughout 2026 and reflects the customer’s growing demand for Tekna’s premium Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) titanium powder, particularly within the high-value prime particle size range.
The new order will be included in the Company’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. This order is in addition to the CAD 2.0 million order to another U.S. defense Tier-1 supplier announced on January 6, 2026 (included in the order intake of the fourth quarter 2025).
For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company will report total order intake of CAD 12.2 million, comprising CAD 9.1 million in Materials and CAD 3.1 million in Systems. This also includes significant titanium and aluminum powder orders totaling CAD 1.3 million from a major European aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturer.
“The strong Q4 order intake and this significant order early in the year may signal a rebound in the additive manufacturing industry, supported by rising defense budgets,” said Claude Jean, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “We are seeing encouraging momentum, particularly in aerospace and defense, as well as continued strength among medical customers.”
About Tekna Holding ASA
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. For more information, visit https://www.tekna.com.
