September 01, 2015,
Tim Blaisdell joins the VLN team as President of VLN Advanced Technologies, VLN Biotech and VLN Advanced Technologies USA to continue to focus on VLN growth strategies and commercialization. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Tim plays a significant role in the strategy development and direction of the VLN companies.
January 01, 2015,
VLN Advanced Technologies Inc. has joined forces with other Ottawa area businesses for the Canotek Park Challenge in support of cancer care at The Ottawa Hospital. The goal of VLN Advanced Technologies and the Canotek Park Challenge is to raise $100,000 to equip a chemotherapy bay with lifesaving technology for patients currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
April 01, 2011,
In April 2011, Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, purchased a pulse water jet patent from VLN Advanced Technologies. This patent previously owned by Dr. Mohan Vijay will allow Pratt & Whitney to remove Chrome and other hard coatings with only water. Pratt & Whitney and VLN Advanced Technologies also formed a relationship to explore more VLN technologies that could assist Pratt & Whitney in the future in their quest for cleaner, more environmentally friendly processes for aerospace manufacturing.