HPQ Delivers Purity, Scale, and Speed in Race to Disrupt $2B Fumed Silica Market

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HPQ Silicon $HPQ / $HPQFF has taken a major step toward commercializing its breakthrough fumed silica technology. Under a previously announced Letter of Intent (LOI), the leading global manufacturer of fumed silica has now confirmed the quality and performance of HPQ’s pilot-scale material—offering rare third-party validation at this stage.

This milestone follows the successful completion of Phase One testing, which demonstrated high-purity output, significant impurity reduction, and semi-continuous reactor operation—all critical for industrial production.

“Taken together, the results from Phase 1 tests 4 and 5, along with operational data from the three earlier tests, validate the successful 20-fold scale-up of the Fumed Silica Reactor—from lab to pilot scale, and from batch to semi-continuous production.” — Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ Silica Polvere Inc.

WHY THIS MATTERS

HPQ’s patented one-step process converts quartz into fumed silica without toxic byproducts or the need for costly legacy infrastructure. This modular, low-footprint approach positions HPQ to challenge traditional producers in a $2B+ global market.

NEXT: FINAL TECHNICAL OPTIMIZATION AND MARKET ENTRY

Phase Two testing is set to begin mid-July, with a focus on achieving surface area targets suitable for multiple commercial applications. Success would mark a major step toward offtake discussions—particularly with the global manufacturer evaluating HPQ’s material under LOI.

THE BOTTOM LINE

With third-party validation secured, pilot operations successfully scaled, and technical risks reduced, HPQ Silicon is approaching a commercial inflection point. Investors looking for exposure to high-impact industrial innovation should be paying close attention.