Airex Energy’s biochar is now certified for sale and use in Canada

Laval, Monday, August 20, 2018 – Airex Energy, a world leader in large-scale biomass torrefaction, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the sale and use of its BiocharFX product in Canada.
 BiocharFX is a 100% natural and organic soil amendment. Its high carbon content promotes plant growth and yields by improving soil aeration and drainage, nutrient retention, as well as soil moisture availability. When mixed with soil, compost or peat moss, BiocharFX can be used with all types of plants and crops, and for a wide range of applications such as flower beds, home gardening, landscaping, organic agriculture and commercial horticulture. Biochar can also be used for waste water filtration as well as the reduction of metals for environmental soil remediation. “Airex Energy is the largest biochar producer in Canada. Our plant located in Bécancour, Québec has an annual capacity of more than 5,000 metric tonnes produced from sawdust and barks from fir, spruce and maple species.” says Sylvain Bertrand, CEO of Airex Energy. “Our BiocharFX product can be delivered in big bags by trucks, rail or even by sea to customers anywhere in Canada” added Mr. Bertrand.

About Airex Energy

Airex Energy is a technology company that develops and commercializes large-scale biomass torrefaction systems.  Airex Energy’s CarbonFX™ patented technology converts any type of biomass into added value products such as biochar and biocoal, a clean, renewable and drop-in replacement for traditional coal in power stations and cement plants. Airex Energy is an affiliate of Airex Industries.   For more information or to schedule an interview with Sylvain Bertrand: Patricia Archambault Ascendis Consulting Tel.: 514 710-1044 patricia@ascendis.ca