InterTabac World Alternative Awards names AIR's Crown Switch(TM) 2026 Best Vape Device of the Year. October 05, 2026 08:16 ET | Source: AIR Global DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AIR Global PLC ("AIR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AIIR), a global leader in advanced flavored inhalation technologies and pioneer of next-generation nicotine delivery systems, today announced that Crown Switch(TM), developed in partnership with Greentank Innovations Corp. ("Greentank"), a global leader of advanced vaporization hardware and technology, has been named Best Vape Device of the Year at the InterTabac World Alternative Awards. Crown Switch(TM), AIR's first rechargeable pod vape system, debuted in Germany last year, and AIR plans to bring the product to market in the United States in the future. AIR's Crown Switch(TM) is powered by Greentank's Quantum Chip(TM) atomization technology. The awards recognize alternative nicotine products and innovations in categories ranging from vape devices and e-liquids to modern nicotine pouches and reduced-risk concepts and innovations. Winners are chosen via a combination of public online voting and expert jury evaluations. "We're thrilled to receive this exceptional honor, with Crown Switch(TM) named best vape device of the year," said Stuart Brazier, CEO of AIR. "It reflects the meaningful progress we've made in developing cleaner inhalation platforms and validates what AIR and Greentank have built together. Greentank's award-winning Quantum Chip technology is the cornerstone of that differentiation, and the reason Crown Switch(TM) earned this recognition as the best. We look forward to bringing this product to more markets in the coming months." Crown Switch(TM) uses disposable pods and contains zero ceramics or heavy metals in the vaporizer core unlike traditional coil and wick vapes. Greentank's Quantum Chip(TM) was also recognized as Best Reduced Risk Concept / Innovation of the Year. "Our partnership with AIR has allowed Crown Switch(TM)'s innovative product to reach consumers at scale, and we look forward to continued growth for both companies," said Corey Koffler, CEO and Co-Founder of Greentank. "Quantum Chip is engineered to advance reduced-risk solutions without compromising the user experience. This award-winning innovation, combined with AIR's flavor expertise and science-backed products, and Crown Switch(TM) being named best vape device, are testaments to AIR's strong R&D and category leadership." In July 2026, AIR announced a USD $20 million strategic equity investment in Greentank, deepening a partnership the two companies formed in 2023. Additionally, the award recognition follows the release of a pilot study conducted by McKinney Specialty Labs, LLC, an independent, specialty analytical laboratory, that evaluated aerosol emissions from Crown Switch(TM) and compared its results against published data from a scientific study by Smith and colleagues on harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in FDA-authorized e-cigarette products. The results showed Crown Switch(TM) pods produced aerosols with carbon monoxide below detection limits, approximately 94% less formaldehyde and 97% less nickel metal than other leading, comparable e-cigarette products in the Smith study. About AIR Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dubai, AIR is a global consumer brands and innovation company with a presence in more than 90 markets worldwide. Its portfolio reaches millions of adult consumers across social inhalation and modern nicotine categories through brands including Al Fakher (flavored shisha molasses), Crown Switch(TM)(rechargeable pod vape system) and Crown Gems(TM) nicotine pouches. AIR's strategy combines category-leading brands, scientific research, and in-house innovation capabilities. Strategic investments such as Greentank and royalty-generating intellectual property partnerships such as Crown Bar enhance its participation in fast-growing nicotine and inhalation categories. The Company develops next-generation technologies and products, including OOKA. By connecting brands, technology, science, and commercial partnerships, AIR is building a differentiated platform positioned to shape the future of adult consumer experiences. About Greentank Technologies Greentank is a cutting-edge technology company pioneering atomization and advanced material science across multiple industries. At the forefront of innovation, Greentank's Quantum Chip(TM) technology is engineered to deliver a superior user experience while advancing reduced-risk solutions in the inhalable industry. This groundbreaking heating technology generates optimal particle size distribution and aerosol mass, ensuring exceptional taste and consistency over an extended lifespan. Supported by a robust patent portfolio dating back to 2014, Greentank continues to invest heavily in its fully owned and operated, semi-automated chip manufacturing and R&D facility, driving the future of vaporization products and technology. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seek," "should," "target," "will," or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on available current market material and management's expectations, beliefs and forecasts concerning future events impacting the Company. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, among others: the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Greentank investment and partnership; the potential exercise of warrants to increase ownership in Greentank; the Company's U.S. market expansion strategy; the timing and outcome of regulatory submissions, including PMTA applications to the FDA; regulatory changes and enforcement trends in the tobacco and nicotine industries; the Company's ability to execute its product development and commercialization strategy; the results of scientific studies and their acceptance by regulatory authorities; the preliminary nature of the McKinney pilot study data, which is subject to further testing and verification and may change materially as additional data becomes available; the Company's ability to successfully launch Crown Switch(TM) in the United States and additional markets and to achieve consumer acceptance of Crown Switch(TM); the Company's and Greentank's ability to achieve continued growth and the expected benefits of their strategic partnership; supply chain constraints and costs; changes in consumer preferences; competition in the hookah, vaping and nicotine product markets; macroeconomic, geopolitical, and industry conditions; tax, legal, and accounting developments; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC, including the Company's Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC on August 28, 2026 and subsequent furnished or filed reports. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by the Company that the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute (and shall not be construed as) an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. 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Greentank takes home two major awards at InterTabac 2026. Posted by Derek Champoux 1 week ago / September 21, 2026 Nura Zero and Quantum Chip(TM) recognized at the InterTabac World Alternative Awards, marking a major milestone in Greentank's mission to advance the future of vaporization. Greentank is proud to announce that two of its groundbreaking innovations have been recognized at the 2026 InterTabac World Alternative Awards in Dortmund, Germany, earning top honours in two major categories: Best Vape Device of the Year Crown Switch (Nura Zero). Best Reduced Risk Concept / Innovation of the Year Quantum Chip(TM). For Greentank, these awards represent much more than industry recognition. They mark an important milestone in a journey that has taken years of research, engineering, testing, iteration and collaboration to bring an entirely new approach to vaporization from the laboratory to the global market. And in many ways, Greentank Technologies believe the journey is just beginning. Years in the making. Quantum Chip(TM) was born from a simple but ambitious question: Can Greentank Technologies fundamentally rethink the way vapor is created? For years, conventional vaporization technology has largely relied on variations of the same basic heating architecture. Greentank saw an opportunity to approach the challenge differently. Rather than simply making incremental improvements to existing technology, its R&D and engineering teams set out to rethink the heating system itself. The result was Quantum Chip(TM), a precision-engineered atomization platform designed to deliver greater control over how liquid is transported, heated and converted into aerosol. Getting there was anything but simple. Years of development went into understanding the complex relationship between heating technology, airflow, liquid delivery, aerosol formation, materials and device architecture. Countless prototypes were engineered, tested, analyzed and refined as its teams worked to transform a promising concept into technology capable of performing reliably at commercial scale. That process ultimately resulted in a new atomization architecture built around thousands of precision-engineered microchannels, designed to rapidly transport and aerosolize liquid without relying on a conventional porous ceramic heating structure. But developing groundbreaking technology is only part of the challenge. The real test is bringing it to market. From breakthrough technology to a complete product. Nura Zero represents the next step in that evolution. Commercialized in partnership with AIR as Crown Switch, the platform combines Greentank's advanced device engineering with Quantum Chip(TM) atomization technology to create a complete consumer-ready vapor system. The objective was not simply to build a new device around a new heating element. Every part of the platform had to work together. Airflow. Power delivery. Pod architecture. Liquid management. Materials. Industrial design. Manufacturing. Reliability. User experience. Each element was engineered and refined to help unlock the potential of the technology at its core. The result is a vapor platform designed around consistency, performance and an elevated experience from beginning to end. Winning Best Vape Device of the Year for Nura Zero represents an important validation of that complete-system approach. Winning Best Reduced Risk Concept / Innovation of the Year for Quantum Chip(TM) at the same event makes the moment even more meaningful. Together, the two awards recognize both sides of the equation: the foundational atomization technology and the finished product built around it. Innovation with a bigger purpose. The InterTabac recognition also speaks to a much larger opportunity. The future of vaporization cannot be defined by performance alone. As the global nicotine industry continues to evolve, the expectations placed on next-generation products are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Product experience matters, but so do aerosol science, material selection, consistency, manufacturing quality and the continued pursuit of reduced-risk alternatives to combustible products. That is where Greentank Technologies believe advanced engineering can make a meaningful difference. Quantum Chip(TM) was developed to give Greentank greater control over one of the most important parts of any vapor product: the moment liquid becomes aerosol. By continuing to advance the science and engineering behind that process, Greentank Technologies believe there is an opportunity to create products that not only perform better, but help move the entire category forward. The recognition of Quantum Chip(TM) as Best Reduced Risk Concept / Innovation of the Year reinforces the importance of continuing that work. Built by an incredible team. Awards may be collected on a stage, but they are earned long before anyone steps onto it. These two awards belong to the people who spent years bringing these technologies to life. They belong to its scientists and engineers who challenged assumptions and solved problems that did not always have obvious answers. They belong to its product development and manufacturing teams who transformed prototypes into scalable commercial products. They belong to its quality, regulatory and operations teams who helped turn innovation into something that could perform consistently in the real world. And they belong to the partners and customers who shared its belief that vaporization technology could be pushed further. Building something genuinely new requires patience, persistence and a willingness to keep improving even when the easier path is available. Greentank Technologies could not be prouder of the team that made this possible. The next chapter of vaporization. But it is not the finish line. For Greentank, it is further motivation to continue investing in the science, engineering and manufacturing capabilities required to advance vaporization technology. Quantum Chip(TM) has already undergone years of development and continued iteration. Nura Zero demonstrates what becomes possible when that technology is integrated into a complete next-generation platform. Now its focus turns to what comes next. New generations. New form factors. New applications. Continued research into aerosol performance and reduced-risk innovation. And new opportunities to work with global partners that share its vision for where the category can go. The industry is changing quickly, and the technologies that define its future are being built today. Greentank Technologies is incredibly proud to see Nura Zero and Quantum Chip(TM) recognized on one of the industry's biggest international stages. More importantly, Greentank Technologies is proud of what these awards represent: Years of hard work. A relentless commitment to innovation. And another major step toward the future of vaporization. The future is being built now. And Greentank is just getting started. Filed Under: News Greentank Secures USD $20 Million Strategic Investment from AIR Global PLC to Accelerate R&D Capabilities and Manufacturing Footprint Join its awesome community. Keep up to date on all Greentank Technology news and promotions Interested in its products? Contact Greentank Technologies to find out how you can carry the most reliable vape hardware solutions on the market. General Requests