CHARBONE Appoints Patrick Cuddihy as Senior Vice President – Strategic Affairs

(TheNewswire)

Brossard, Quebec, November 5, 2025 TheNewswire – CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (‘ CHARBONE ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘), a North American producer and distributor specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (‘ UHP ‘) hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrick Cuddihy to the position of Senior Vice President Strategic Affairs .

This appointment formalizes more than fourteen months of close collaboration between Mr. Cuddihy and Dave B. Gagnon , President and Chief Executive Officer of CHARBONE. Over the past year, Mr. Cuddihy has played a key role in the negotiation and conclusion of CHARBONE’s Tier 1 strategic alliance in the United States—marking a major milestone in the Company’s international development.

His expertise and sound counsel have also contributed to diversifying and strengthening CHARBONE’s offering in the fields of clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and specialty industrial gases.

‘ Patrick has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of our vision and a strategic ability to advance our priorities ,’ said Dave B. Gagnon, CEO of CHARBONE . ‘ His commitment, experience, and judgment will continue to be invaluable assets to the Company as we pursue our growth across Canada and the United States .’

In his new role, Mr. Cuddihy will continue to work closely with the Office of the President , providing direct support to the executive management team and contributing to the implementation of the Company’s strategic partnerships.

Mr. Cuddihy brings a wealth of experience in hydrogen and industrial gas production and distribution management , having previously held senior leadership positions such as Network Sales Director – Québec Region , General Manager – Pacific Region , Director of Procurement Services , and Director of Logistics and Assets – Eastern Region for one of the world’s leading industrial gas companies.

About CHARBONE CORPORATION

CHARBONE is an integrated company specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and the strategic distribution of industrial gases in North America and Asia-Pacific. Through a modular approach, the Company is building a distributed network of green hydrogen production plants while diversifying revenues via helium and specialty gas partnerships. This disciplined model reduces risk, enhances flexibility, and positions CHARBONE as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF) , the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF) , and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47) . Visit www.charbone.com .

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