CHARBONE Corporation, a vertically integrated industrial gases company, announced Tuesday the addition of 22 new helium customers across Quebec in recent months. The new clients span advanced manufacturing, welding and metal processing, laboratories, specialized technical services, and other industrial sectors requiring a consistent supply of helium.
This commercial growth underscores CHARBONE's ability to serve the Quebec market while advancing its Helium division, launched in 2025. The company continues to expand its footprint in the Canadian industrial gas market through a strategy centered on security of supply, close customer relationships, and operational excellence.
“The arrival of 22 new clients represents an important step in the development of our Helium division and confirms the relevance of our diversification strategy,” said Dave Gagnon, Chairman & CEO of CHARBONE. “We are seeing growing demand for a reliable and agile alternative in the industrial gases sector. This growth demonstrates our ability to progressively build a North American industrial gases platform that perfectly complements our UHP hydrogen business.”
Helium is critical for various applications, including cooling for MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing, and leak detection. The new customers highlight the need for diversified supply sources amid global helium shortages. CHARBONE aims to address this by providing a dependable alternative to traditional suppliers.
The company is actively developing its customer portfolio in Quebec, Ontario, the Atlantic provinces, and the United States, while expanding its product offering to include hydrogen, helium, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and other ultra-high purity (UHP) specialty industrial gases. “Our vision is clear: to make CHARBONE a leading North American player in industrial gases and ultra-high-purity gases for the strategic sectors of tomorrow,” added Gagnon. “Each new customer increases our recurring revenue, our market presence, and the long-term value of our platform.”
CHARBONE's modular, decentralized, and demand-driven approach supports scalable growth and operational flexibility. The company serves sectors where UHP gases are essential, such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data centers, advanced pharmaceuticals, and aerospace and defense technologies. By focusing on mid-tier customers often underserved by larger suppliers, CHARBONE fills a critical gap in the market.
The announcement comes as industries increasingly prioritize supply chain resilience. With helium being a byproduct of natural gas processing, supply disruptions in major producing regions have spurred demand for alternative sources. CHARBONE's expansion in Quebec positions it to capture a larger share of the North American market.
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