PyroGenesis Inc., a Canadian technology company focused on plasma-based sustainable solutions for heavy industry, confirmed Thursday that HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“Polvere”) has received multiple expedited requests for samples of its fumed silica powder from potential clients. PyroGenesis, which developed the fumed silica reactor for Polvere—a subsidiary of HPQ Silicon Inc.—will support the shipment of these materials within the next 10 days.

The company issued the confirmation in response to Polvere’s latest announcement, alongside previous news releases dated May 13 and May 15. PyroGenesis said the requests are tied to recent third-party validation of the material produced using its proprietary plasma-based process.

Specifically, one shipment is being fast-tracked at the request of an existing industrial collaborator of Polvere. In addition, a separate request was submitted by another potential client seeking samples for independent evaluation. These early-stage requests are being made ahead of further optimization of the material, highlighting increased industry interest in the reactor technology and PyroGenesis’ method of producing fumed silica directly from quartz.

“We view these developments as a strong indication of the significance of our latest technical milestone,” said P. Peter Pascali, president and CEO of PyroGenesis. “The market response shows that stakeholders are closely watching our progress. While further validation remains, our ambition is to establish our process as a disruptive, sustainable alternative within the global fumed silica industry.”

Fumed silica is a widely used industrial compound found in everyday products such as cosmetics, toothpaste, food additives, powdered beverages, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, paints, insulation, and batteries. It typically serves as a thickening or anti-caking agent, enhancing consistency and stability in the end product.

The project fits within PyroGenesis’ Commodity Security and Optimization vertical—one of three focus areas in the company’s technology ecosystem. Through this vertical, the company is developing advanced techniques to maximize the use of raw materials, particularly by recovering valuable components like metals, minerals and chemicals from industrial waste.

PyroGenesis’ two other verticals include Energy Transition and Emission Reduction and Waste Remediation, all aimed at addressing key global challenges through sustainable industrial technologies.

As interest in sustainable materials and processes continues to grow, PyroGenesis and HPQ are positioning their innovations to serve industries seeking greener, more efficient production methods.

PyroGenesis is a cutting-edge technology company at the forefront of designing, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions that significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These solutions offer cost-effective, cleaner alternatives to traditional, polluting methods. The company has developed proprietary and patented plasma technologies that are currently being evaluated and adopted by several multibillion-dollar industry leaders across four major sectors: iron ore pelletization, aluminum production, waste management, and additive manufacturing.