CHARBONE Opens First U.S. Hub in Albany, New York

Brossard, Quebec — May 6, 2026 — Leads & Copy — CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) has announced the opening of its third hub, its first in the United States, in Albany, New York. The new hub will be operated by the company’s subsidiary, Charbone Corporation USA.

According to the company, the Albany site is strategically located in the heart of the Northeast technology region and will serve a diverse industrial clientele. Sectors to be served include the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, healthcare, aerospace, and advanced industrial process sectors.

Dave Gagnon, President and CEO of CHARBONE, said the Albany hub is more than just a new hub for the company, and represents its strategic entry point into the United States. He added that the company is building a local infrastructure to supply essential molecules to the industries of tomorrow, with UHP quality standards, reliable execution, and a long-term vision.

CHARBONE is a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on developing and operating a network of supply hubs for the production, storage, and distribution of Ultra-High Purity (UHP) strategic industrial gases. The company serves customers across sectors including semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies, where UHP gases are critical for high-precision manufacturing processes and operational performance.

CHARBONE is advancing a network of clean UHP hydrogen production facilities across North America and selected international markets. The company’s modular, decentralized, and demand-driven approach, combined with its integrated storage and distribution platform for all UHP gases, supports scalable growth, enhances operational flexibility, and enables more stable and diversified revenue generation. This model allows CHARBONE to efficiently serve mid-tier industrial gas customers with a reliable supply of UHP gases, including hydrogen, helium, oxygen, and any others that are in high-demand gases that are often difficult to source.

The company is committed to supporting the global transition to a lower-carbon economy by providing accessible, decentralized clean hydrogen and specialty gases, while addressing supply gaps for underserved industrial customers and accelerating the shift towards localized clean energy. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH), the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47).

Source: CHARBONE CORPORATION