IBC Announces Appointment of Chris Huskamp, Veteran Aerospace and Defense Technology Engineer, to its Board of Directors

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IBC Advanced Alloys (OTCQB:IAALF; TSX-V:IB) announced on October 24, 2025 that Chris Huskamp has been appointed to its board of directors.

Huskamp is former president of IBC's Engineered Materials Division and currently Director of Business Development at Jabil, with 28 years in aerospace and defense and two co‑authored patents on scandium‑bearing aluminum alloys. The appointment is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and clearance of a personal information form.

FRANKLIN, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. ("IBC" or the "Company") (TSX-V:IB)(OTCQB:IAALF) today announces that Chris Huskamp has been appointed to the board of directors of the Company.

Mr. Huskamp, the former President of IBC's Engineered Materials Division, currently serves as the Director of Business Development for Jabil, which is the largest U.S.-based, end-to-end contract manufacturer. It provides engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing services to leaders in the consumer devices, automotive, healthcare, industrial, data center, and defense markets.

Prior to his work at Jabil and IBC, Mr. Huskamp worked at G&S Foundry and at Boeing, where he co-authored two patents regarding scandium-bearing aluminum alloys.

Mr. Huskamp holds a B.S. of Metallurgical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and has driven materials and processes technology to production over his 28-year career focused on the aerospace and defense market.

"On behalf of the Board, let me say how much we look forward to having Chris re-join the IBC organization, this time as a member of our Board," said Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of IBC. "Chris' many years of leadership and experience in developing strategic materials and alloys, and the applications in which they are used, should prove extraordinarily valuable to IBC, particularly as we look to potentially expand our production of mission-critical alloys and finished parts to customers across defense and commercial markets."

The appointment of Mr. Huskamp is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V"), including the clearance of a personal information form with the TSX-V. For more information on IBC and its innovative alloy products, go here.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors:

"Mark A. Smith"

Mark A. Smith, CEO & Chairman of the Board

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Contact:

Mark A. Smith, CEO & Chairman of the Board

Jim Sims, Director of Investor and Public Relations
+1 (303) 503-6203, Email: jim.sims@ibcadvancedalloys.com

Website: www.ibcadvancedalloys.com

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About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.

IBC is a leading advanced copper alloys manufacturer serving a variety of industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, precision manufacturing, and others. At its vertically integrated production facility in Franklin, Indiana, IBC manufactures and distributes a variety of copper alloys as castings and forgings, including beryllium copper, chrome copper, and aluminum bronze. The Company's common shares are traded on the TSX-V under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQB under the symbol "IAALF".

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SOURCE: IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.

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FAQ

Who is Chris Huskamp and what is his role at IBC (IAALF)?

Chris Huskamp is a 28‑year aerospace and defense materials engineer appointed to IBC's board of directors on October 24, 2025.

What experience does Chris Huskamp bring to IBC (IAALF)?

He previously led IBC's Engineered Materials Division, serves as Director of Business Development at Jabil, and co‑authored two patents on scandium‑bearing aluminum alloys.

Is the IBC (IAALF) board appointment of Chris Huskamp final?

The appointment is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and clearance of a personal information form.

How might Chris Huskamp's appointment affect IBC's (IAALF) business direction?

Management says his materials and alloys expertise could support plans to expand production of mission‑critical alloys and finished parts for defense and commercial customers.

When was IBC (IAALF) announcement about the new board member released?

IBC announced the appointment on October 24, 2025.

Where can investors find more information about IBC (IAALF)?

Investors can visit IBC's website at www.ibcadvancedalloys.com or contact investor relations at the phone and email provided in the announcement.