HPQ Silicon Pilot Plant Success Sets Stage For Global Commercialization Discussions With Global Leader

KEY BREAKTHROUGHSSince 1944, the fumed silica industry has relied on the same conventional, fossil-fuel-intensive production methods, leading to manufacturing that is toxic, expensive and environmentally unfriendly.HPQ Silicon has reached a significant milestone with its scalable fumed silica reactor pilot plant, a project that could redefine its market position and commercial prospects. By successfully scaling the reactor, the company is poised to deliver high-quality, environmentally friendly fumed silica at a fraction of current industry costs.This milestone follows the successful lab-scale validation that produced commercial-quality fumed silica and subsequently attracted the interest of Evonik, leading to a Letter of Intent in July of 2024.SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SCALED-UP REACTORCEO Bernard Tourillon emphasized that this achievement was a pivotal "go/no-go" moment for the company. "Successfully scaling to 20x the lab setup is a huge step forward. We’ve proven that our process works and can scale effectively," This breakthrough not only confirms the project's viability but also positions HPQ Silicon as a potential global leader in materials production, with exciting applications on the horizon.KEY PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS Pilot Plant Progress: The pilot plant has successfully produced material during the first batch test, matching the visual characteristics of lab-scale production, confirming the reactor’s scaling ability. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with industry leaders like Evonik strengthen HPQ Silicon’s competitive edge. Market Potential: The company is pursuing new partnerships and exploring market opportunities, with discussions expected to ramp up post-milestone.MATERIAL ADVANCEMENTS AND FUTURE PROSPECTSThe company is preparing to send samples to potential clients under Letters of Intent (LOIs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), which should spur commercial discussions. The scalable nature of the process and lower capital costs make HPQ’s offering highly attractive in an industry ready for disruption.“Successfully producing material with the same visual characteristics as the lab-scale version in our first batch test is a huge achievement and bodes well for the future.”NEXT STEPSHPQ Silicon plans to conduct additional batch tests to refine product quality and initiate full-scale commercialization discussions. The recent milestone strengthens the company's position in the growing materials market. With key industry partnerships on the horizon, HPQ Silicon is poised to capture a significant share of the fumed silica market, valued at billions. As production scales and commercial agreements formalize, the future looks bright.