ARENDAL, Norway and SHERBROOKE, QC, Canada, Jul 14, 2026 – Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading provider of plasma technology systems and advanced materials, is pleased to announce it has received a systems order valued at USD 8.1 million from a new US-based customer in the critical minerals industry.
Tekna will supply an integrated solution comprised of two systems, enabling the customer to manufacture a critical mineral in high-purity powder form using Tekna’s plasma technology. The customer is a US-based materials and process development company, and the project is part of the US Critical Minerals Initiative.
Tekna expects an accelerated delivery of the first system by early 2027. The second system is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2027. There are discussions ongoing for a possible third system for a different program. No further information can be disclosed at this time.
“This order reflects the trust our customers place in Tekna’s plasma technology to power their most demanding materials development and production needs,” said Claude Jean, CEO of Tekna. “Securing a project of this scale in the US market, with the potential for further expansion, underscores the strength of our integrated plasma solutions and our commitment to supporting innovation in advanced materials.”
Tekna’s Inductively Coupled Plasma technology is acclaimed for enabling state-of-the-art research and manufacturing capabilities in advanced materials, offering various configurations to meet the needs of diverse industries and academic research sectors.
This USD 8.1 million contract represents the equivalent of Tekna’s total 2025 revenue within the Systems business area (“BA”), and is a substantial contribution to the Company’s target of delivering double digit annual revenue growth towards 2030, with Materials BA also continuing to show significant momentum.
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. For more information, visit https://www.tekna.com.
