Last Updated: 2011-12-06

Tekna Plasma Systems Inc

Company information

Legal Name:   Tekna Plasma Systems Inc
Operating Name:   Tekna Plasma Systems Inc
Alternate Name:   Tekna
Alternate Name:   Tekna Plasma Systems Inc.
Alternate Name:   Tekna Système Plasma Inc.
Mailing Address 2935 Industriel Blvd SHERBROOKE, Quebec J1L 2T9	Location Address 2935 Industriel Blvd SHERBROOKE, Quebec J1L 2T9
Telephone: (819) 820-2204
Fax: (819) 820-1502
Email: info@tekna.com
Website URL: http://www.tekna.com

Contact information

Eric Bouchard
	Title:   Director
	Area of Responsibility:   Export Sales & Marketing
	Telephone:   (819) 820-2204
	Ext:   103
	Fax:   (819) 820-1502
	Email:   eric.bouchard@tekna.com
Jerzy Jurewicz
	Title:   Vice President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (819) 820-2204
	Fax:   (819) 820-1502
Maher Boulos
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (819) 820-2204
	Fax:   (819) 820-1502
	Email:   tekna@tekna.qc.ca

Company description

Tekna Plasma Systems specializes in induction thermal plasma technologies. Tekna Plasma Systems offers both standard and custom plasma systems for a number of applications, including powder densification and spheroidization, the production of coatings, ultra-fine powders, new material synthesis, and the thermal destruction of wastes. The company offers turn-key plasma systems which can be tailored to specific customer needs. Its core technology in induction plasma is the result of decades of research and combines the latest research advances with modern industrial technologies such as digitization, automation, robotic control, continuous data acquisition systems and environmentally-friendly plasma gas recycling. Tekna offers its clients a modern 4000 m2 process demonstration and production facility for induction plasma powder treatment, powder spheroidization, nanopowder synthesis and thermal plasma spraying.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1990
Exporting:	Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS):	333990 - All Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Alternate Industries (NAICS):	325189 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing 331490 - Non-Ferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding and Alloying 332810 - Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating and Allied Activities 334512 - Measuring, Medical and Controlling Devices Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity:	Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN):	$5,000,000 to $9,999,999
Export Sales ($CDN):	$1,000,000 to $4,999,999
Number of Employees:	47

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Enhalpy probe measurement (Diagnostic)
The enthalpy probes are designed for specific enthalpy measurement of gases at temperatures up to 10,000 C. The instrument provides enthalpy, temperature, velocity, and gas composition
Product Name:	Induction Plasma System for Nanopowder Synthesis
Induction Plasma System for metalic or ceramic of high quality nanopowder synthesis
Product Name:	Induction Plasma System for powder treatment
Induction Plasma System for Powder Spheroidization and Densification of 10 to 250 microns
Product Name:	Induction thermal plasma projection equipment
Tekna manufactures induction plasma equipment for thermal projection application. Induction plasma provides a high purity heat source which can melt any high melting point material and create high quality coatings
Product Name:	Spherical Tungsten Carbide (WC) powders
Tekna offers a high quality spherical tungsten carbide powder used for wear resistant application.
Service Name:	Process Joint Development
Tekna is offering a service of research and development for application related to induction plasma technology. Tekna developped taylor materials or coating based on the customer needs.
FSC Code:	3915-Materials Feeders 4430-Industrial Furnaces, Kilns, Lehrs, and Ovens 9390-Miscellaneous Fabricated Nonmetallic Materials

Technology profile

Induction plasma technology is at the core of all applications developped by Tekna Plasma Systems. Induction plasma is a high purity heat source for treating material at temperatures above 5000 Celcius

Market profile

Alliances:

• Financial
• Sales/Marketing
• Technology

Industry sector market interests:

• Medical/Biotechnology/Chemical
• Aerospace
• Defence
• Automotive
• Primary and Fabricated Metal
• Electrical Equipment

Geographic markets:

Export experience:

• Austria
• Belgium
• China
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• India
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea, Republic of
• Netherlands
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States

Actively pursuing:

• Australia
• Brazil
• Egypt
• Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Unique applications:

Nanopowder synthesis
Powder densified and spheroidization.
Thermal Spray Coating