Xeriant Completes Critical Internal Fire Testing on NEXBOARD™ and Advances to Third-Party Certification Phase
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Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) completed critical internal fire testing of NEXBOARD, reporting no combustion or smoke when exposed to a 3,000°F torch and preparing for approximately a dozen third-party certification tests including NFPA 286 and ASTM E84.
Company plans in-house builder validation, manufacturing refinements to support scale-up, and says successful certification would enable commercial adoption across residential and commercial construction.
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Positive
- Internal fire tests showed no combustion or smoke using a 3,000°F torch
- Scheduled ~12 third-party certification tests including NFPA 286 and ASTM E84
- Manufacturing process refinements aimed to streamline mass production and reduce costs
Negative
- Third-party certification is pending; performance validation not yet complete
- No commercial launch date or revenue guidance provided in the announcement
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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xeriant, Inc. (OTCQB: XERI), (“Xeriant” or “the Company”), dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative technologies, today announced that it has completed its critical phase of internal testing for NEXBOARD™, its advanced composite building panel designed to deliver enhanced fire resistance, durability, and sustainability for modern construction applications.
Several months ago, a leading certification lab documented the manufacturing and quality control processes onsite at NEXBOARD’s contract manufacturer. The next step is the actual fire testing of NEXBOARD at the lab’s Midwest location. “Over the past several months we have been arduously performing fire tests to ensure that NEXBOARD’s fire-resistant performance will pass the rigorous NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 286 corner burn test and the ASTM E84 fire test for flame spread and smoke. The results we are achieving for fire-resistant performance are very impressive, as we have been using a 3,000°F torch and achieving no combustion or smoke, which are key components of these fire tests,” stated Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt (ret.), President of Xeriant’s Factor X Research Group.
He continued, “As part of our internal testing, we are refining our processes to ensure we can efficiently scale manufacturing without compromising quality. These improvements will streamline mass production, reduce costs, and position us to meet anticipated demand as we move closer to commercialization. In the process, we’ve also gained valuable knowledge that we believe will translate into applications across other industries.”
As part of the certification pathway, Xeriant also plans in-house validation testing at the research and development facilities of a recognized homebuilder. These initial evaluations are intended to further enhance product performance and ensure readiness for formal certification. NEXBOARD is scheduled to undergo approximately a dozen comprehensive third-party tests performed by the certification testing lab. The certification testing process represents a critical step toward commercial adoption, as it is expected to validate NEXBOARD’s performance against industry standards required for widespread use in residential and commercial construction. “We are excited to take this important step toward certification of NEXBOARD, which we believe has the potential to be a game-changing solution for the construction industry. Our goal is to bring to market a safer, more resilient, and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional building materials,” stated Keith Duffy, CEO of Xeriant.
NEXBOARD is part of Xeriant’s broader strategy to commercialize next-generation composite materials that address critical challenges in fire safety, structural performance, and sustainability. Successful certification would position the product for integration into large-scale construction projects and potential partnerships with builders, developers, and materials distributors.
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About Xeriant, Inc.
Xeriant, Inc. is dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of transformative technologies, including advanced materials, which can be successfully integrated and deployed across multiple industrial sectors. We seek to partner with and acquire strategic interests in visionary companies that accelerate this mission. Xeriant’s advanced materials line is marketed under the DUREVER™ brand, and includes NEXBOARD™, an eco-friendly, patent-pending composite construction panel made from plastic and fiber waste, designed to replace products such as drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF, MgO board and other materials used in construction.
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