PyroGenesis is Nominated for “Materials Company of the Year” at the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2018

MONTREAL, March 14, 2018 -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V:PYR), (the "Company", the “Corporation” or "PyroGenesis") a Company that designs, develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch systems, is pleased to announce today that PyroGenesis has been nominated to the shortlist for “Materials Company of the Year” at the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2018.

Nominations, and winners are decided by a public vote.

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/2018-3d-printing-industry-awards-vote-now-130133/.

“We are truly honored to have been recognized by the industry with this shortlist nomination,” said P. Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “Notwithstanding the outcome, the fact that we were barely known this time last year, and now we are being considered, with such prestigious names, confirms that our strategy to produce powders, once again, for the additive manufacturing industry, was the correct one. As the inventors of plasma atomization, our goal is to continue to innovate and enable the industry to achieve new heights. We thank you all for the confidence you have placed in us.”

PyroGenesis Additive is also pleased to announce that Mr. Massimo Dattilo, VP, PyroGenesis Additive, and Mr. Alex Pascali, Business Development Manager, PyroGenesis Additive will be attending the 3D Printing Industry Awards in London, England on May 17th, 2018 at which time the winners will be announced.

About PyroGenesis Additive
PyroGenesis Additive, a division of PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V:PYR), (the "Company", or "PyroGenesis"), the inventor of Plasma Atomization, specializes in providing plasma atomized spherical metallic powders with some of the most spherical, pure, dense, and highly flowable properties, which are highly sought after in the Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) and Metal Injection Molding (“MIM”) Industry. With PyroGenesis’ extensive plasma expertise, PyroGenesis Additive is not only able to convert traditional metals and alloys into high purity spherical powders, but also create specialty powders on an exclusive basis. The versatility of the process allows PyroGenesis Additive to quickly adapt to a customer’s needs in terms of controlling the Particle Size Distribution (PSD) of the bulk powder, it can produce any size cut with little to no waste which is game changing for the industry as it significantly reduces costs to the end-user. The metal powders produced by PyroGenesis Additive are ideal for the additive manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, thermal spray, and metal injection molding industries.

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2008 certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com

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