HPQ CEO, during an interview with AGORACOM yesterday, discussed the company’s latest milestone: the commencement of operations at the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) pilot plant.
In the interview, Mr. Tourillon shares insights into the journey of bringing this innovative technology to life, the challenges overcome during its development, and the broader implications for the advanced materials industry. The conversation highlights how the FSR represents a significant leap in scalable, efficient fumed silica production, potentially setting new benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
The CEO also discusses the strategic importance of partnerships, such as collaborating with PyroGenesis Inc., in achieving this success.
By watching the interview, you’ll gain:
- An in-depth look at the Fumed Silica Reactor: Learn how the pilot plant transitions from lab-scale to pre-commercial production, capable of producing multiple kilograms of fumed silica per hour.
- Details on market readiness efforts: Understand how quality assurance processes, including collaboration with Evonik and other partners, aim to validate product performance and meet rigorous industry standards.
- Insight into future objectives: Plans to scale production to 50,000 kilograms annually and expand capabilities to produce food- and pharma-grade fumed silica.
Watch the full interview:
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HPQ Silicon is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer. With the support of world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Canada and NOVACIUM SAS, the company is developing new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
