CHARBONE Unveils Strategic Plan for Global Expansion

Brossard, Quebec — April 14, 2026 — Leads & Copy — CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) has announced the rollout of its comprehensive 2026-2030 strategic plan, marking a pivotal step in its evolution towards an integrated, global industrial gas group.

Building on a solid foundation in decarbonized Ultra High Purity (“UHP”) hydrogen, CHARBONE is expanding its positioning to include UHP gases, specialty gases, and, in North America, UHP industrial atmospheric gases, to strengthen recurring revenue and operational efficiency.

CHARBONE aims to meet the critical needs of high-growth industries, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies. The company aims to become a premium mid-tier player, more agile than the majors and more complementary to regional distributors, and strongly differentiated by quality, metrology, and traceability.

Growth will be based on a hybrid approach, consisting of two pillars. Pillar A will focus on UHP Specialty (High Margins): UHP Hydrogen (HyChem UHP™), Helium, Electronic Gases, and Specialty Gases. Pillar B will focus on Industrial and Atmospheric Gases (Recurring): Oxygen, Nitrogen, UHP Argon, CO2, and Industrial Blends, to build a stable revenue base and optimize logistics.

This combination increases commercial depth, customer loyalty, and financial resilience. Charbone intends to strengthen its presence in the Northeast and Pacific technology corridor of the US.

CHARBONE's priority is to continue the development and commissioning of the various phases of the Sorel-Tracy plant, which is the foundation of its expansion into the North American market. CHARBONE’s plan includes the deployment of 6 to 8 regional hubs in North America and internationally. This hub-and-spoke model is a key lever for supporting growth while maintaining rigorous capital discipline in advance of additional industrial gases production capacity.

The regional hubs will enable a reduction in time-to-market, standardization of operations, stronger customer relationships, and optimized logistics costs.

CHARBONE plans to accelerate its global development with a strategic UHP platform in Germany for Europe and an Asian hub in Malaysia for semiconductors and electronics. Expansion will be guided by an asset-light approach, focused on partnerships and structuring contracts.

According to Dave B. Gagnon, CHARBONE’s Chairman and CEO, the company is expanding with discipline, building an integrated platform of high-value industrial gases tailored to the critical needs of the industries of the future. The company's ambition is to become an internationally recognized player known for quality, reliability, and speed of execution, and to be a strategic partner for its customers.

CHARBONE is a developer and producer of clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen with a growing industrial gas distribution platform. Through a modular approach, CHARBONE is focused on developing a network of clean hydrogen production facilities throughout North America and select markets abroad, starting with its flagship Sorel-Tracy project in Quebec. The Company’s integrated model reduces risk, enhances scalability, and enables diversified revenue streams through partnerships in helium and other specialty gases. CHARBONE is committed to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gas solutions while supporting underserved industrial gas customers and accelerating the shift to localized clean energy. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47).

Source: CHARBONE CORPORATION