PANAMA FACTORY PRODUCTION BEGINS 

Rhea-AI Summary

Flexible Solutions International (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI) announced that its new Panama factory has begun production and shipping of agricultural and polymer products on January 26, 2026. The company said it estimates nearly all international sales will be produced in Panama by the end of Q1 2026. Management expects the transfer of international production to free space in the Illinois factory, enabling increases in food-grade product output and supporting the company’s growing presence in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets.

Positive

• Panama factory began production and started shipping on Jan 26, 2026
• Company estimates nearly all international sales produced in Panama by end of Q1 2026
• Illinois factory capacity to be freed for increased food-grade production
• Expanded presence in food and nutrition supplement manufacturing

Negative

• None.

Market Reality Check

Price: $6.06 Vol: Today’s volume of 34,188 ...

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Volume Today’s volume of 34,188 is roughly in line with the 20-day average of 34,543. normal

Technical Shares at $6.06 are trading below the 200-day MA of $6.62, after a -1.78% move in the prior session and about 47% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

FSI was down -1.78% pre-news while peers showed mixed moves: AMTX -4.49%, ALTO -...

FSI was down -1.78% pre-news while peers showed mixed moves: AMTX -4.49%, ALTO -2.76%, FF +0.89%, LOOP +1.74%, TSE +3.15%. The absence of a uniform direction suggests today’s Panama factory update is company-specific rather than a sector-wide driver.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 14 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 14	Q3 2025 results	Negative	-12.5%	Full Q3 2025 results showed revenue growth but a net loss versus prior profit.
Nov 10	Acquisition declined	Negative	-3.8%	Offer to acquire 70% of an agriculture company was declined by the target board.
Oct 16	Revenue pre-release	Positive	+1.8%	Q3 2025 revenue update highlighted ~13% year-over-year growth and planned 2026 scaling.
Oct 14	Plant sale	Positive	+2.0%	Sale of Mendota plant with long-term lease aimed at freeing space and reducing debt.
Sep 23	Food contract ramp	Positive	-1.6%	Production start for a second food-grade contract expected to reach $6.5M per year.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has mostly seen price reactions align with the apparent tone of announcements, with only one notable divergence on positive operational news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, FSI has reported mixed but growing results, with Q3 2025 revenue increasing yet profitability pressured, and the stock dropping 12.52% after full Q3 results. Strategic moves included a declined agriculture acquisition offer and the sale of the Mendota plant, which supported food-grade expansion and saw modest positive reactions. New food-grade contracts and production starts drew varied responses. Today’s Panama factory production start continues the shift toward food and international capacity referenced in prior updates.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights the start of production and shipping from FSI’s new Panama factory, wit...

Analysis

This announcement highlights the start of production and shipping from FSI’s new Panama factory, with management expecting nearly all international sales to come from Panama by the end of Q1. The shift is intended to free Illinois capacity for food-grade products and potentially support higher international sales. In context of recent food-grade contract wins and plant sales, investors may watch how efficiently Panama ramps, impacts on margins, and any follow-up disclosures in future filings.

Key Terms

biodegradable polymers, water treatment, crop nutrient availability chemistry, food and nutrition supplement manufacturing

4 terms

biodegradable polymers technical

"developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent"

Biodegradable polymers are plastic-like materials designed to break down into natural components through biological activity, similar to how a kitchen scrap composts in soil rather than lasting for decades. For investors, they matter because they can reduce regulatory and disposal costs, open sales in sustainability-driven markets, and influence supply chains and product lifecycles as consumers and governments favor materials that leave a smaller long-term footprint.

water treatment technical

"detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability"

Water treatment is the process of cleaning and preparing water so it is safe for drinking, industrial use, or release back into the environment, using physical, chemical, or biological methods to remove contaminants. Investors care because water treatment systems are essential infrastructure with steady demand, regulated standards, and recurring revenue potential—think of it like a city's filtration and billing system that keeps a community running and generates predictable income for companies that build, operate, or supply them.

crop nutrient availability chemistry technical

"water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry."

Crop nutrient availability chemistry describes the chemical conditions in soil and water that determine whether plant nutrients are held tightly, released, or changed into forms plants can absorb — think of it as how a kitchen pantry stores, preserves and prepares ingredients so a recipe can be cooked. For investors, it matters because these chemical factors control fertilizer effectiveness, crop yields, input costs and environmental runoff risks, which influence farm profitability, demand for agricultural products and regulatory exposure.

food and nutrition supplement manufacturing technical

"increasing its presense in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets."

Production of vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, protein powders and other ingestible supplements, including the processing of raw ingredients, formulation, blending, encapsulation, packaging and quality testing. Investors care because this is where product recipes become sellable goods: manufacturing determines cost, speed to market, consistency, and regulatory compliance, and problems like recalls or supply shortages can quickly affect sales and profits — similar to how a factory turning recipes into packaged meals affects a food brand’s success.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

TABER, ALBERTA, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE-AMERICAN: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. In addition, FSI is increasing its presense in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets. Today the Company announces shipping from the Company’s new Panama factory have started,

CEO Dan O'Brien comments, "The Panama factory has started production of agricultural and polymer products. We estimate that nearly all international sales will be produced in Panama by the end of Q1." Mr. O'Brien continues, "Transition of international production to Panama will free space in our Illinois factory for increases in food grade products as well as potentially allowing international sales to rise."

About Flexible Solutions International

Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (www.flexiblesolutions.com), based in Taber, Alberta, is an environmental technology company. The Company’s NanoChem Solutions Inc. subsidiary specializes in biodegradable, water-soluble products utilizing thermal polyaspartate (TPA) biopolymers. TPA beta-proteins are manufactured from the common biological amino acid, L-aspartic and have wide usage including scale inhibitors, detergent ingredients, water treatment and crop enhancement. Along with TPA, this division started producing other crop enhancement products as well. In 2022, the Company entered the food and nutrition markets by obtaining FDA food grade approval for the Peru IL plant. The other divisions manufacture energy and water conservation products for drinking water, agriculture, industrial markets and swimming pools throughout the world.

Safe Harbor Provision

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "Safe Harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain of the statements contained herein, which are not historical facts, are forward looking statement with respect to events, the occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be impacted, either positively or negatively, by various factors. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the company is detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Flexible Solutions International
6001 54^th Ave, Taber, Alberta, CANADA T1G 1X4

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FAQ

What did FSI announce about the Panama factory on January 26, 2026?

FSI announced the Panama factory has started production and shipping of agricultural and polymer products.

By when does FSI expect international sales to be produced in Panama (FSI)?

FSI estimates nearly all international sales will be produced in Panama by the end of Q1 2026.

How will production in Panama affect FSI's Illinois factory?

Transitioning international production to Panama is expected to free space in the Illinois factory for more food-grade products.

Does the announcement say FSI will increase food and nutrition supplement manufacturing?

Yes. The company is increasing its presence in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets.

What product types will be produced at FSI's Panama factory?

The Panama factory will produce agricultural and polymer products, according to the company announcement.