ARENDAL, Norway and SHERBROOKE, QC, Canada, Mar 30, 2026 – Tekna (OSE: TEKNA), a world-leading provider of plasma technology and advanced materials to industry, is pleased to announce it has received an order valued at CAD 1.5 million from a prestigious UK university for a cutting-edge plasma solution.
The contract sees Tekna supplying a segmented plasma torch, which the university will integrate into a unique plasma wind tunnel designed for material testing in the field of hypersonics — an area with significant applications in defense-related research. The product is expected to be delivered within approximately 12 months, with the order booked as intake in the first quarter of 2026.
“This order is a testament to the extraordinary engineering that goes into every Tekna plasma system,” said Claude Jean, CEO of Tekna. “Delivering a solution capable of supporting hypersonic material testing demands the highest levels of precision and innovation, and we are proud to put our technology at the forefront of this exciting field of research.”
Tekna’s plasma systems are widely recognized for their state-of-the-art research capabilities, offering flexible configurations that meet the evolving needs of both industry and leading academic institutions worldwide.
Tekna will publish its Annual Report 2025 on April 9, 2026.
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.
