GlobeNewswire·Apr 13, 2026, 7:05 AM ET

From Milestone to Momentum: Kraig Biocraft Leadership Travels to South East Asia Following Record-Setting 1.3 Metric Ton Recombinant Spider Silk Cocoon Production Cycle

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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories senior management is traveling to South East Asia to review the company's record-setting production of 1.3 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoons achieved in a single month.
The production milestone validates the company's execution strategy & operational scale-up model following successful delivery of earlier aggressive targets.
During the trip, the team will assess output quality, yield performance, & processing efficiency while overseeing the downstream processing of cocoons into reeled silk.
Management will meet with Prodigy Silk leadership & representatives from the expanding production network to discuss near-term expansion, pipeline coordination, & growth acceleration.
CEO Kim Thompson stated the company is turning this milestone into a launchpad for rapid scaling toward its goal of 10 metric tons of monthly production.
Kraig Labs remains focused on refining processes & closing the gap to its next major production target rather than treating the 1.3 metric ton achievement as an endpoint.
The company's bioengineering leadership was featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue of National Geographic.
Investors can access details about recent advancements via the company website, YouTube channel, & specific National Geographic article links provided in the release.
Kraig Labs utilizes a scientifically engineered silkworm incorporating spider silk proteins to produce recombinant spider silk.
The press release includes standard forward-looking statements cautioning that future expectations may differ from actual results due to risks & uncertainties.