First PureGRAPH® production order secured with global sports shoes company
The initial order is not financially material, but adds a third footwear customer and a new revenue stream.
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First Graphene (FGPHF) secured its first production purchase order from US-based Flux Footwear for PureGRAPH® in athletic and leisure shoes. Flux becomes the company's third footwear customer and its first commercial production application in the sporting and athletic footwear sector. PureGRAPH® was selected following development work and will progressively replace existing graphene models as production requirements increase.
The initial order is not financially material to First Graphene. It extends an application previously commercialised in work and safety footwear through collaborations with Steel Blue and PT Alasmas Berkat Utama into a new product category and geographic market. The company describes the order as a new revenue stream with potential for recurring PureGRAPH® production demand and further expansion of its US presence.
Positive
- Minor pointFlux Footwear production order adds a new revenue stream and the first sporting and athletic footwear production application.
- Minor pointFlux becomes the third footwear customer, extending an established application into a new category and geographic market.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.PureGRAPH® replacement will proceed progressively across Flux's graphene-enhanced footwear range as production requirements increase.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Recurring production demand is a potential pathway the company identifies from the Flux agreement.
Negative
- Minor pointInitial Flux order is not financially material to First Graphene.
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Highlights
- First purchase order secured with global footwear company Flux Footwear for graphene-enhanced athletic and leisure footwear
- US-based customer becomes the third footwear client in First Graphene's growing global portfolio to leverage PureGRAPH®'s performance benefits
- Purchase order marks FGR's first commercial production application in global sports shoe market, valued at more than
US [1]$150 billion
Flux Footwear will incorporate PureGRAPH® into its athletic and leisure footwear range, delivering strength and durability enhancements to the brand's Graphene XT performance gym shoes.
The purchase order will be the Company's first production application within the sporting and athletic footwear sector, building on previously announced success in the work and safety footwear industry.
Following recent development work, PureGRAPH® was selected for use across Flux's graphene-enhanced footwear range and will progressively replace existing graphene models as production requirements increase.
Driving performance with advanced materials
Flux is an innovative US performance footwear company already using graphene as part of its product innovation strategy through its Graphene-Pro™ footwear range.
Graphene is used in high-wear areas of the outsole to enhance durability, abrasion and tear resistance, grip and flexibility without unnecessary additional weight. PureGRAPH®'s proven performance benefits will ensure the quality of Flux's footwear range is maintained.
Flux has a well-established global customer base, delivering graphene-enhanced footwear primarily into the US market.
The first production order with First Graphene will establish a pathway for penetration into these markets through ongoing PureGRAPH® supply as Flux progresses production of its graphene-enhanced footwear.
Building on established success
The production order with Flux builds on First Graphene's established technical and commercial experience in the footwear segment.
The Company has previously progressed PureGRAPH® through development, independent testing and commercial production in work and safety footwear, including collaborations with Australian safety footwear manufacturer Steel Blue and Indonesian mining work boot manufacturer PT Alasmas Berkat Utama.
PureGRAPH® was successfully incorporated into both types of footwear, targeting improvements in abrasion resistance, tear strength and durability, and subsequently progressed into commercial production.
The Flux order represents the next evolution of this established application, extending First Graphene's formulation knowledge and commercial experience from industrial and safety footwear into the substantially larger sporting, athletic and leisure footwear segment.
While this initial order is not itself financially material to the Company, importantly it reinforces the Company's ability to transfer an established PureGRAPH® application into a new customer, product category and geographic market, which is an important component of First Graphene's commercialisation strategy.
The global sports shoes market is anticipated to be valued at more than
First Graphene Managing Director and CEO Michael Bell said:
"The first production order for Flux Footwear represents another important commercial milestone for First Graphene, delivering a new revenue stream while reinforcing the Company's growing market presence built through years of strategic partnerships and product development.
This commercial agreement with a globally renowned company will provide potential pathways to recurring PureGRAPH® production demand while also further expanding our presence in the US.
Our collaboration with Flux also reflects the overarching rising global demand for more durable, high-performing footwear, as consumers and manufacturers increasingly prioritise longevity, performance and sustainability.
Most importantly, this progression from development and validation to production order and potential recurring revenue is exactly what First Graphene is focused on delivering from our commercial strategy.
We look forward to working with Flux as it continues to develop innovative and high-performing footwear using our proven PureGRAPH® products."
This announcement has been approved by the Chairman.
References
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SOURCE First Graphene Limited
FAQ
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What does First Graphene's first Flux Footwear order cover?
The order covers PureGRAPH® for Flux Footwear's athletic and leisure footwear range, including Graphene XT performance gym shoes. It is First Graphene's first production application in the sporting and athletic footwear sector.
Is First Graphene's initial Flux Footwear order financially material?
The initial order is not financially material to First Graphene. The company describes it as a new revenue stream and identifies potential pathways to recurring PureGRAPH® production demand.