Black Swan Graphene Completes Production Capacity Expansion at Its United Kingdom Facility
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Black Swan Graphene (OTCQX: BSWGF) completed a production capacity expansion at its Consett, UK facility on March 18, 2026. The upgrade installs a GEA 3160 Ariete System, increasing annual Graphene Nanoplatelet (GNP) capacity to more than 140 tonnes from 40 tonnes and enabling industrial flow rates up to 22,000 L/hr.
The expansion is the company's fourth and largest scale-up, supports the GraphCore and GEM product lines, and is intended to serve growing commercial demand while preserving spare capacity for customer development programs.
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- Annual capacity increased to >140 tonnes from 40 tonnes
- Industrial flow rate capability of up to 22,000 litres per hour
- Fourth and largest scale-up with a new GEA 3160 Ariete System
- Integrated development-to-production platform supporting GraphCore and GEM product lines
- Established global distribution relationships with multiple regional partners
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In the Mar 18 session, BSWGF gained 4.57%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2026) - Black Swan Graphene Inc. (TSXV: SWAN) (OTCQX: BSWGF) (FSE: R960) ("Black Swan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its production capacity expansion at its facility located in Consett, United Kingdom. As a result of the expansion, originally outlined on June 3, 2025, the Company's production capacity has more than tripled. The new large-scale production unit, centered on a recently acquired 3160 Ariete System manufactured by GEA Group AG ("GEA"), has completed calibration and commissioning, enabling continuous operation.
This milestone represents Black Swan's fourth and largest scale-up and further solidifies the Company's position as a leader in the industrial-scale manufacturing of high-quality Graphene Nanoplatelets ("GNP"). The installation of this 3160 Ariete System represents the culmination of 12 years of strategic collaboration with GEA, as this advanced industrial homogenizer has been specifically customized for Black Swan's proprietary High-Shear Liquid-Phase Exfoliation Process. The Company now offers a fully integrated, in-house development and production platform.
Key production capabilities include:
- Annual manufacturing capacity of more than 140 tonnes of GNP, increased from 40 tonnes prior to the expansion, based on a continuous three-shift operation; and
- Industrial flow rates of up to 22,000 litres per hour, enabling consistent, large-scale production.
"The completion of this capacity expansion marks a major inflection point for the Company," said Michael Edwards, Chief Operating Officer of Black Swan. "We have transitioned from pilot-scale development to full industrial-scale manufacturing. With this facility fully operational, we are well positioned to meet growing global demand for consistent, scalable 'Made with GEM' solutions that are ready for immediate commercial deployment."
The enhanced capacity was driven by the successful execution of commercial agreements and strategic partnerships, as well as by an expanding sales pipeline. The new system will not only meet this growing potential demand but will also maintain critical spare capacity needed to advance customer-tailored development programs, which are instrumental in driving product adoption and long-term revenue growth for the Company.
From Development to Commercial-Scale Supply Availability
Black Swan now offers a fully integrated, in-house development and production platform. This enables customers to transition seamlessly from laboratory-scale testing and formulation, through R&D and pilot-scale validation, to high-volume commercial procurement.
This expanded capacity directly supports the production of Black Swan's GraphCore™ product line, which serves as the foundation of the Company's Graphene Enhanced Masterbatch™ offerings. These GEM™ products provide transformative performance enhancements for polymers and composite materials.
Black Swan has established a robust global distribution network through strategic relationships with leading industry participants, including masterbatch compounders such as Hubron International, Broadway Colours, and Modern Dispersions, as well as global distributors such as Thomas Swan & Co., Metco Resources (India), Supergrafeno (South America), and Ferro (South Africa).
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. 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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Forward-Looking Statements
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