Black Swan Graphene and Ferro Announce Distribution and Sales Agreement
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) has signed a non-exclusive distribution and sales agreement with Ferro South Africa, a base material manufacturer specializing in polymers and industrial materials. Under the 5-year agreement, Ferro will distribute Black Swan's Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) products and graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) solutions across South Africa.
The partnership aims to leverage Ferro's established network in industrial, packaging, automotive, and polymer sectors to accelerate the commercial adoption of GEM technology in the South African market. The agreement includes comprehensive terms covering pricing, logistics, documentation, invoicing, payment terms, and technical support, with provisions for renewal by mutual consent.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) ha siglato un accordo non esclusivo di distribuzione e vendita con Ferro South Africa, un produttore di materie prime specializzato in polimeri e materiali industriali. Nell'ambito dell'accordo quinquennale, Ferro distribuirà in tutta Sudafrica i prodotti Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) di Black Swan e le soluzioni a base di nanopiastrine di grafene (GNP).
La partnership mira a sfruttare la rete consolidata di Ferro nei settori industriale, dell'imballaggio, automotive e dei polimeri per accelerare l'adozione commerciale della tecnologia GEM nel mercato sudafricano. L'accordo include termini completi che coprono prezzi, logistica, documentazione, fatturazione, condizioni di pagamento e supporto tecnico, con clausole per il rinnovo previo consenso reciproco.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) ha firmado un acuerdo de distribución y ventas no exclusivo con Ferro South Africa, un fabricante de materias primas especializado en polímeros y materiales industriales. En virtud del contrato de cinco años, Ferro distribuirá en toda Sudáfrica los productos Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) de Black Swan y soluciones con nanoplaquetas de grafeno (GNP).
La alianza busca aprovechar la red consolidada de Ferro en los sectores industrial, del embalaje, automotriz y de polímeros para acelerar la adopción comercial de la tecnología GEM en el mercado sudafricano. El acuerdo contempla términos detallados sobre precios, logística, documentación, facturación, condiciones de pago y soporte técnico, con disposiciones para la renovación por mutuo acuerdo.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF)가 폴리머 및 산업용 소재를 전문으로 하는 원자재 제조사인 Ferro South Africa와 비독점적 유통 및 판매 계약을 체결했습니다. 5년 기간의 이번 계약에 따라 Ferro는 남아프리카 전역에서 Black Swan의 Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) 제품과 그래핀 나노플레이트(GNP) 솔루션을 유통하게 됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 Ferro가 보유한 산업, 포장, 자동차 및 폴리머 분야의 탄탄한 네트워크를 활용해 남아프리카 시장에서 GEM 기술의 상업적 도입을 가속화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 계약에는 가격, 물류, 문서, 송장, 결제 조건 및 기술 지원을 포함한 포괄적인 조건이 명시되며, 상호 합의에 따른 갱신 조항도 포함되어 있습니다.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) a signé un accord de distribution et de vente non exclusif avec Ferro South Africa, un fabricant de matières premières spécialisé dans les polymères et les matériaux industriels. Dans le cadre de cet accord de cinq ans, Ferro distribuera à travers l'Afrique du Sud les produits Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) de Black Swan ainsi que des solutions à base de nanoplaquettes de graphène (GNP).
Le partenariat vise à tirer parti du réseau établi de Ferro dans les secteurs industriel, de l'emballage, de l'automobile et des polymères afin d'accélérer l'adoption commerciale de la technologie GEM sur le marché sud-africain. L'accord comprend des dispositions complètes couvrant les prix, la logistique, la documentation, la facturation, les conditions de paiement et le support technique, avec des modalités de renouvellement par consentement mutuel.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) hat eine nicht-exklusive Vertriebs- und Verkaufsvereinbarung mit Ferro South Africa, einem Hersteller von Grundmaterialien mit Schwerpunkt auf Polymeren und industriellen Werkstoffen, unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen des fünfjährigen Vertrags wird Ferro die Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM)-Produkte von Black Swan sowie Graphen-Nanoplatten (GNP)-Lösungen in ganz Südafrika vertreiben.
Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, Ferros etabliertes Netzwerk in den Bereichen Industrie, Verpackung, Automobil und Polymere zu nutzen, um die kommerzielle Einführung der GEM-Technologie auf dem südafrikanischen Markt zu beschleunigen. Die Vereinbarung enthält umfassende Bestimmungen zu Preisen, Logistik, Dokumentation, Rechnungsstellung, Zahlungsbedingungen und technischem Support sowie Regelungen zur Verlängerung im gegenseitigen Einvernehmen.
- Strategic expansion into South African market through established local partner
- 5-year agreement term demonstrates long-term commitment
- Access to multiple industrial sectors including packaging, automotive, and infrastructure
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-exclusive distribution and sales agreement (the "Agreement") with Ferro South Africa (Pty) Ltd ("Ferro"). Based in South Africa, Ferro is a base material manufacturer specializing in polymers, additives, and industrial materials for manufacturing sectors including packaging, automotive, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Ferro will distribute and resell Black Swan's Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ ("GEM") products and graphene nanoplatelet ("GNP") solutions across South Africa, leveraging Ferro's established network in the industrial, packaging, automotive, and polymer sectors. This collaboration aligns with Black Swan's goal to broaden its global market presence through trusted regional partners and accelerates commercial adoption of GEM technology in the South African market.
"This partnership with Ferro is further evidence of the continued progress of our global expansion strategy. Ferro's deep local expertise and strong industrial relationships across South Africa make them an ideal collaborator to bring our graphene-enhanced technologies to new customers in a rapidly developing market," said Simon Marcotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Black Swan.
William Shipway, Managing Director of Ferro, added: "We are excited to bring Black Swan's advanced GNP and GEM technology to South African manufacturers. Their graphene-enhanced masterbatches offer significant performance improvements in strength, barrier, and impact resistance - precisely the kind of innovation many of our clients in polymers and packaging are seeking. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver best-in-class materials while supporting local sustainable production."
Agreement
Ferro will act as a value-added, non-exclusive distributor and reseller of Black Swan's GEM and GNP products in South Africa. The Agreement covers pricing, logistics, documentation, invoicing, payment terms, and technical support. It has a five-year term with provisions for renewal by mutual consent.
About Ferro South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ferro South Africa is a leading manufacturer of high quality porcelain enamels, , plastics masterbatches and VEDOC thermosetting powder coatings. Specializing in polymers, additives, and industrial materials for manufacturing sectors including packaging, automotive, infrastructure, and consumer goods, Ferro's materials' knowledge provides a vehicle to offer GNPs to the South African market. Ferro provides technical advisory, regulatory compliance support, and market access across the region.
More information is available at: www.ferro.co.za.
About Black Swan Graphene Inc.
Black Swan is focused on the large-scale production and commercialization of patented high-performance and low-cost graphene products aimed at several industrial sectors, including concrete and polymers, which are expected to require large volumes of graphene. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer, with a century-long track record and has been at the forefront of graphene innovation.
More information is available at: www.blackswangraphene.com.
For more information please contact:
Paul Hardy, Vice President - Corporate Development
phardy@blackswangraphene.com
+1 (416) 844-7365
Black Swan Graphene Inc. on behalf of the Board of Directors
Simon Marcotte, CFA, President & Chief Executive Officer
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