Zentek begins pilot with Quality Filters on HVAC media

Executive Summary

• Zentek Ltd. has initiated an 8-12 week pilot evaluation program with Quality Filters Inc. to assess the integration of Zentek's proprietary air filtration media technology into Quality's commercial HVAC and industrial air filtration product lines.
• The pilot aims to validate product compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and end-product performance under real-world conditions, serving as a potential precursor to a long-term supply or licensing arrangement.
• This initiative is a strategic step toward entering the U.S. air filtration market, which is projected to reach $7.3 billion by 2032, leveraging existing manufacturing infrastructure rather than building new capacity.

Key Details

• Pilot Program Scope: The evaluation will last approximately 8 to 12 weeks.
• Objectives: Assess product compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and end-product performance under real-world commercial conditions.
• Strategic Goal: Define the commercial and technical framework for a potential long-term supply arrangement.
• Market Context: The U.S. air filter market is projected to reach ~$7.3 billion (U.S.) by 2032, driven by demand in commercial, healthcare, and institutional buildings, as well as building decarbonization efforts.
• Regulatory Status: Zentek is evaluating EPA registration requirements in parallel with the pilot program.
• Altek Advanced Materials Involvement: Zentek was introduced to Quality by Altek Advanced Materials Inc. If a licensing agreement is negotiated, Altek is entitled to a royalty per the terms of a binding letter of intent announced on Sept. 3, 2025.
• Commercialization Strategy: Zentek is following its principal commercialization pathways outlined in its MD&A dated Feb. 17, 2026, focusing on integrating intellectual property into existing filtration products via partnerships.

Notable Quotes

• Amy Spottswood, CEO of Quality Filters: "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: "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."