Black Swan Graphene Announces Preferred Compounder Agreement with Modern Dispersions
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) has signed a preferred compounder agreement with Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI), a leading thermoplastic compounds manufacturer. Under this strategic partnership, MDI will manufacture Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) products using Black Swan's Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNP), with Black Swan serving as the preferred GNP supplier.
The collaboration focuses on integrating graphene into various polymer systems including polyethylene, polypropylene, thermoplastic polyurethane, and nylon. The GEM platform offers key benefits such as eliminating dry nanomaterial handling, enabling consistent dispersion, and simplifying customer processing. Both companies will leverage their commercial teams to promote GEM products globally.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) ha siglato un accordo preferenziale di compoundatura con Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI), un produttore leader di compound termoplastici. In base a questa partnership strategica, MDI produrrà i prodotti Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) utilizzando i Nanopiastrine di Grafene (GNP) di Black Swan, che fungerà da fornitore preferenziale di GNP.
La collaborazione si concentra sull'integrazione del grafene in diversi sistemi polimerici, tra cui polietilene, polipropilene, poliuretano termoplastico e nylon. La piattaforma GEM offre vantaggi chiave come l'eliminazione della manipolazione di nanomateriali secchi, la dispersione uniforme e la semplificazione del processo per i clienti. Entrambe le aziende utilizzeranno i loro team commerciali per promuovere i prodotti GEM a livello globale.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) ha firmado un acuerdo preferente de compuestos con Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI), un fabricante líder de compuestos termoplásticos. Bajo esta alianza estratégica, MDI fabricará productos Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) utilizando los Nanoplaquetas de Grafeno (GNP) de Black Swan, que será el proveedor preferido de GNP.
La colaboración se centra en integrar grafeno en diversos sistemas poliméricos, incluyendo polietileno, polipropileno, poliuretano termoplástico y nylon. La plataforma GEM ofrece beneficios clave como eliminar el manejo de nanomateriales secos, permitir una dispersión consistente y simplificar el procesamiento para los clientes. Ambas compañías aprovecharán sus equipos comerciales para promover los productos GEM a nivel global.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF)는 선도적인 열가소성 컴파운드 제조업체인 Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI)와 우선 컴파운더 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 전략적 파트너십에 따라 MDI는 Black Swan의 그래핀 나노플레이트(GNP)를 사용하여 Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™(GEM) 제품을 제조하며, Black Swan은 우선 GNP 공급업체로 활동합니다.
이번 협력은 폴리에틸렌, 폴리프로필렌, 열가소성 폴리우레탄, 나일론 등 다양한 폴리머 시스템에 그래핀을 통합하는 데 중점을 둡니다. GEM 플랫폼은 건조한 나노재료 취급 제거, 일관된 분산 가능, 고객 가공 간소화 등 주요 이점을 제공합니다. 양사는 글로벌 시장에서 GEM 제품을 홍보하기 위해 상업 팀을 활용할 예정입니다.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) a signé un accord préférentiel de compoundage avec Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI), un fabricant leader de compounds thermoplastiques. Dans le cadre de ce partenariat stratégique, MDI fabriquera les produits Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM) en utilisant les nanoplaquettes de graphène (GNP) de Black Swan, qui sera le fournisseur préféré de GNP.
La collaboration vise à intégrer le graphène dans divers systèmes polymères, notamment le polyéthylène, le polypropylène, le polyuréthane thermoplastique et le nylon. La plateforme GEM offre des avantages clés tels que l’élimination de la manipulation de nanomatériaux secs, une dispersion homogène et une simplification du traitement pour les clients. Les deux entreprises mobiliseront leurs équipes commerciales pour promouvoir les produits GEM à l’échelle mondiale.
Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) hat eine bevorzugte Compoundiervereinbarung mit Modern Dispersions Inc. (MDI), einem führenden Hersteller von thermoplastischen Compounds, unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen dieser strategischen Partnerschaft wird MDI Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ (GEM)-Produkte unter Verwendung von Black Swans Graphen-Nanoplatten (GNP) herstellen, wobei Black Swan als bevorzugter GNP-Lieferant fungiert.
Die Zusammenarbeit konzentriert sich auf die Integration von Graphen in verschiedene Polymersysteme, darunter Polyethylen, Polypropylen, thermoplastisches Polyurethan und Nylon. Die GEM-Plattform bietet wesentliche Vorteile wie die Eliminierung der Handhabung von trockenen Nanomaterialien, eine konsistente Dispersion und eine vereinfachte Verarbeitung für Kunden. Beide Unternehmen werden ihre Vertriebsteams nutzen, um GEM-Produkte weltweit zu fördern.
- Strategic partnership with a leading thermoplastic compounds manufacturer expands market reach
- Preferred supplier status ensures consistent revenue stream from MDI's GEM production
- Partnership enables simplified product integration for end-users through masterbatch solution
- Access to multiple polymer systems expands potential applications and market opportunities
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 14, 2025) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the execution of a preferred compounder agreement with Modern Dispersions Inc. ("MDI"), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds and concentrates. This strategic partnership aims to promote MDI as a manufacturer of Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ ("GEM") for graphene applications, with Black Swan serving as a preferred supplier of Graphene Nanoplatelets ("GNP"). This agreement underscores Black Swan's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that drive innovation and expand the applications of graphene across diverse industries.
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
Manufacturing Collaboration: MDI will manufacture GEM products utilizing Black Swan's GNP, leveraging MDI's extensive experience in masterbatch production to deliver high-quality, graphene-enhanced materials to the market.
Global Promotion: Both companies will employ their respective commercial teams and partnerships to promote the benefits of GEM products across various regions, aiming to expand the global footprint of graphene-enhanced materials.
Preferred Supplier Status: Black Swan is designated as a preferred supplier of GNP for MDI's GEM products, ensuring a consistent and reliable source of high-quality graphene materials.
Technical Focus and Application Development
The companies are actively exploring graphene integration into various polymer systems including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and nylon, with the objective of delivering functional, scalable masterbatch solutions.
The GEM platform developed with MDI provides several benefits to processors and end-users, including:
- Eliminates the need to handle dry nanomaterials;
- Enables more consistent and efficient dispersion; and
- Simplifies let-down ratios and extruder feeding during customer processing.
To learn more about GEM masterbatch solutions, please visit the GEM section of Black Swan's website: www.blackswangraphene.com/products/.
Simon Marcotte, President and CEO of Black Swan, commented: "We are excited to formalize our partnership with Modern Dispersions. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver high-performance graphene-enhanced materials to various industries. By combining MDI's manufacturing expertise with our advanced graphene technologies, we are well-positioned to address the evolving needs of the market."
Marton A. Kozma, President of MDI, added: "Partnering with Black Swan allows us to integrate cutting-edge graphene materials into our product offerings. We look forward to working together to develop and promote innovative solutions that meet the high-performance demands of our customers."
About Modern Dispersions Inc.
Modern Dispersions Inc. is a leading manufacturer of black masterbatch, conductive compounds, and other thermoplastic concentrates in North America, specializing in engineered compounds that enhance the performance of plastics in various applications. With over a half of a century of experience, MDI offers high-quality materials tailored to customers' unique requirements through its extensive sales network.
More information is available at: www.moderndispersions.com.
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 volume driven industrial sectors, including concrete, polymers, and others. Black Swan's graphene processing technology was developed by Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. ("Thomas Swan") over the last decade. Thomas Swan is a United Kingdom-based global chemicals manufacturer with a century-long track record and a reputation for being at the forefront of advanced materials and graphene innovation. Since 2024, Black Swan has launched seven commercially available Graphene Enhanced MasterbatchTM (GEM) polymer products which are currently being tested by several international clients.
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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