Zentek Announces Pilot Evaluation Program with Quality Filters Inc.
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Zentek (NASDAQ:ZTEK) initiated an 8–12 week pilot evaluation with Quality Filters to test integration of Zentek's proprietary air filtration media into Quality's commercial HVAC and industrial filter lines. The pilot will assess compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and real‑world performance as a step toward a potential long‑term supply or licensing arrangement.
The pilot supports Zentek's IP‑integration commercialization pathway and runs in parallel with U.S. regulatory evaluation and an existing royalty arrangement with Altek.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | Albany strategy update | Positive | +4.9% | Outlined advancing Albany Graphite toward new PEA and PFS with funding focus. |
| Feb 25 | Nasdaq extension | Neutral | +1.2% | Received 180-day extension to regain compliance with $1.00 minimum bid price. |
| Feb 17 | Strategic reset update | Positive | -12.6% | Detailed strategic reset and regulatory update across core platforms including Albany. |
| Jan 29 | Shareholder letter | Negative | -7.4% | Announced strategic reset, cost reductions, and leadership change in shareholder letter. |
| Jan 05 | Graphite test results | Positive | +8.5% | Reported Albany graphite achieving nuclear-grade purity in independent testing. |
ZTEK has often reacted positively to technical and project advancement news, but strategic reset updates have produced at least one notable downside divergence.
Over the last few months, Zentek has refocused on three core platforms and advanced its Albany Graphite project, highlighting nuclear-grade purity and potential access to critical-minerals funding. Regulatory filings also flagged going-concern risks and reliance on future financing. Recent news included a Nasdaq bid-price compliance extension and a government engagement strategy for Albany. Against this backdrop, today’s U.S. HVAC pilot with Quality Filters fits the commercialization leg of the strategy, complementing earlier technical and regulatory milestones announced on Jan 5, Jan 29, Feb 17, Feb 25, and Feb 26.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a pilot program with Quality Filters to test Zentek’s air filtration media in U.S. HVAC products over 8–12 weeks, targeting a projected US$7.3 billion market by 2032. It complements recent strategic updates around focusing on core platforms and advancing Albany Graphite. Investors may watch for conversion of this pilot into a long-term supply or licensing agreement, progress on EPA registration, and how such partnerships support Zentek’s previously disclosed financing and going-concern considerations.
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GUELPH, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Zentek Ltd. ("Zentek" or the "Company") (TSXV:ZEN)(NASDAQ:ZTEK) is pleased to announce the initiation of a pilot evaluation program with Quality Filters Inc. ("Quality"), a U.S.-based manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") and industrial air filtration products, to assess the integration of Zentek's proprietary air filtration media technology into Quality's commercial product lines.
The pilot program is expected to span approximately 8 to 12 weeks and is designed to assess product compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and end-product performance under real-world commercial conditions. During the pilot period, the teams will collaborate on defining the commercial and technical framework for a potential long-term supply arrangement.
This initiative advances Zentek's strategy of following its principal commercialization pathways as outlined in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis dated February 17, 2026, which focuses on integrating intellectual property into existing filtration products and leveraging existing infrastructure through partnerships with established manufacturers. The Company believes the pilot with Quality represents the first material step toward validating these pathways in the U.S. air filtration market and represents a repeatable, partnership-led commercialization model that can be leveraged in other markets as well.
The Company was introduced to Quality by Altek Advanced Materials Inc. ("Altek"). If the Company is successful in negotiating a licensing agreement, Altek would be entitled to a royalty as per the terms of the binding letter of intent announced on September 3, 2025.
U.S. Air Filtration Market
The U.S. represents a highly attractive market for advanced HVAC air filtration solutions, supported by both scale and structural demand drivers. Independent industry research estimates the U.S. air filter market is projected to reach approximately US
Given the U.S. air filtration market is several times the size of the Canadian market, it represents a key strategic priority for Zentek. The Company expects to continue evaluating regulatory requirements for EPA registration in parallel with this pilot program, positioning the Company to advance its evaluation of U.S. regulatory requirements while working with a validated manufacturing partner to potentially enter the U.S. market.
Management Commentary
Amy Spottswood, Chief Executive Officer of Quality Filters Inc., stated: "We are interested in evaluating advanced coating technologies that can enhance the performance and value proposition of our filtration products. This pilot program will allow us to assess Zentek's proprietary air filtration media technology under our standard production conditions and evaluate its potential for integration into our commercial product offerings."
Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan, CEO of Zentek, commented: "This pilot program with Quality Filters represents a meaningful step forward in our principal commercialization pathways. Rather than building manufacturing capacity from the ground up, we are working to integrate our intellectual property directly into the production lines of an established filter manufacturer. The U.S. market offers both a large addressable market and a regulatory framework that supports multiple potential pathways to commercialization. We are extremely excited to work with the Quality family and look forward to demonstrating our unique performance advantages in their production environment over the coming weeks."
About Quality Filters Inc.
Quality Filters Inc. is a manufacturer of commercial and residential air filtration products, based in Robertsdale, Alabama. The company designs and manufactures HVAC air filters for distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and commercial customers, and is recognized for its strong track record in customer service and its commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable filtration products.
About Zentek Ltd.
Zentek Ltd. is a Canadian company advancing a portfolio of graphene‑enabled advanced material technologies across healthcare, clean air and next‑generation industrial applications. Zentek develops and scales materials‑innovation solutions that aim to make partner products better, safer and more energy‑efficient, while unlocking new high‑value markets for ultra‑high‑purity graphite in nuclear, battery and semiconductor applications.
For further information:
Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 647-287-9582
Email: mjiwan2@zentek.com
To find out more about Zentek, please visit our website at www.Zentek.com. A copy of this news release and all material documents in respect of the Company may be obtained on Zentek's SEDAR+ profile at http://www.sedarplus.ca/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although Zentek believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Zentek disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
¹ Fortune Business Insights, Air Filters Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, January 2026.
² U.S. Department of Energy, Decarbonizing the U.S. Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector, April 2024.
SOURCE: Zentek Ltd.
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