CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47), a vertically integrated industrial gases company, has added 22 new helium customers across Quebec in recent months, the company announced June 16, 2026. The new customers span advanced manufacturing, welding and metal processing, laboratories, specialized technical services, and other industrial applications requiring reliable helium supply.
This commercial growth marks a significant step in the development of CHARBONE's Helium division, launched in 2025, and underscores the company's ability to meet Quebec market needs. The company is pursuing a strategy focused on security of supply, close customer relationships, and operational excellence to expand its presence in the Canadian industrial gas market.
“The arrival of 22 new clients represents an important step in the development of our Helium division and confirms the relevance of our diversification strategy,” said Dave Gagnon, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CHARBONE. “We are seeing growing demand for a reliable and agile alternative in the industrial gases sector. This growth demonstrates our ability to progressively build a North American industrial gases platform that perfectly complements our UHP hydrogen business.”
CHARBONE is actively developing its customer portfolio in Quebec, Ontario, the Atlantic provinces, and the United States, while expanding its product offering to include hydrogen, helium, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and other ultra-high purity (UHP) specialty industrial gases. The company serves sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense, where UHP gases are critical for high-precision manufacturing.
“Our vision is clear: to make CHARBONE a leading North American player in industrial gases and ultra-high-purity gases for the strategic sectors of tomorrow,” added Gagnon. “Each new customer increases our recurring revenue, our market presence, and the long-term value of our platform.”
The company's modular, decentralized, and demand-driven approach, combined with its integrated storage and distribution platform, supports scalable growth and enables more stable revenue generation. CHARBONE is committed to providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gases while addressing supply gaps for underserved industrial customers. More information is available at www.charbone.com.
