Expanded carbon-neutral facility boosts global production, accelerates R&D, strengthens export capabilities, and enhances GIT Coatings’ position in the marine coatings industry.
GIT Coatings (Graphite Innovation & Technologies Inc.), a global supplier of biocide-free, graphene-based marine coatings, has unveiled its new Global Headquarters and Flagship Operations at 409 Wilkinson Avenue (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada).
The new facility, ten times the size of the company’s previous headquarters, brings together manufacturing, research and development, quality control, and global support functions under a single carbon-neutral roof. The Grand Opening saw over 100 attendees, including local MPs, MLAs, investors, and stakeholders, celebrate this significant milestone in GIT Coatings’ mission to advance marine sustainability through cutting-edge materials innovation.
“Today is a proud milestone for our entire team and for Canada’s ocean and clean-tech communities. This world-class site lets us manufacture at scale, accelerate R&D, and serve customers in every major shipping market. All from right here in Dartmouth. With 95% of our revenue coming from exports, we’re proving that Canadian clean technology can compete globally while creating high-quality jobs at home,” has stated Mo AlGermozi, CEO of GIT Coatings.
GIT Coatings’ graphene-based technologies are currently applied to more than 500 vessels across 20 countries. These solutions have helped shipowners reduce fuel consumption, cut CO₂ emissions, and eliminate the release of toxic copper and silicone oils into the oceans, preventing nearly 250,000 tonnes of CO₂ and copper pollution to date—a testament to Canadian innovation making a global environmental impact.
“We don’t follow — we lead. The innovation you’re showing the world is a testament to that. Innovation requires an innovative government and innovative regulators. Change doesn’t come from government; it comes from the private sector — from the innovators,” has added Timothy Halman.
“Our government is proud to support GIT Coatings as they expand right here in Dartmouth. This new carbon-neutral facility is a powerful example of how Atlantic Canadian innovation is creating good jobs while protecting our oceans. GIT Coatings is proof that local leadership can drive global impact. We’re excited to see what’s next for this homegrown success story,” has concluded Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Bedford—Preston, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister Responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
The Grand Opening was more than a celebration of a new facility. It was a showcase of a vision taking shape, positioning Atlantic Canada as a hub for clean technology and maritime innovation. As the global shipping industry accelerates its shift towards decarbonisation, GIT Coatings stands ready to provide the solutions to make it possible. From Dartmouth to the world’s busiest trade routes, this new chapter ensures Canada remains at the forefront of sustainable ocean technologies for generations to come.
About GIT Coatings
GIT Coatings (Graphite Innovation & Technologies Inc.) is a clean-tech company producing biocide-free, graphene-based marine coatings that enhance vessel efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and minimise underwater noise. Applied to over 500 vessels in 20 countries, GIT Coatings partners with shipowners, operators, and charterers to deliver measurable performance improvements and sustainability results. A leading innovator in the global marine coatings market, GIT Coatings continues to drive environmentally responsible solutions worldwide.