Solidia Technologies has entered into a
technology licensing arrangement with CalPortland Company
SAN
ANTONIO, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidia
Technologies, Inc., a pioneer and leading company in the low carbon
cement and concrete market, has entered into a technology licensing
arrangement with CalPortland® Company, one of the
largest building materials producers in the Western United States, for the license of
certain patents that enable up to a 50% reduction in the carbon
footprint of cement and concrete. The limited licenses will
allow CalPortland to use the Solidia technology in the Western
US in furtherance of its development of low carbon solutions.
CalPortland also purchased certain lab and plant assets from
Solidia.
"Solidia Technologies is excited to begin a new licensing
program with CalPortland," Russell
Hill, CEO of Solidia stated. "CalPortland's unwavering
commitment to decarbonization of the cement and concrete industries
makes it a great partner for continuing the vast development and
research advanced by Solidia for more than a decade ago."
"CalPortland continues to focus on decarbonization
opportunities that lead to meaningful and innovative carbon
reduction for the cement and concrete industries," said
Bill Mullen, CalPortland Chief
Operating Officer. "Our Carbon Reduction Team has worked diligently
with Solidia Technologies to enter into this licensing agreement
and asset purchase that will help us achieve our sustainability
goals."
Solidia Cement is a low-limestone cement that gains strength
through carbonation — exposure to CO2 — rather than
hydration like traditional portland cement. Solidia Cement is made
using the same raw materials and equipment as portland cement;
however, Solidia Cement achieves significant
CO2 reductions from lower production temperatures
and reduced limestone calcination. Solidia Cement can be utilized
in the manufacture of both concrete products and supplemental
cementitious materials.
Following the divestiture to CalPortland, Solidia expects to
continue to work with licensing partners to provide its low carbon
solutions embodied in more than 300 patents and patent applications
across the globe.
About Solidia
Based in San Antonio, Texas
(USA), Solidia Technologies™ is a leading provider of
decarbonization technologies and sustainable solutions to the
construction and building materials industries. Recognition
includes Fast Company 2021 World Changing Idea; Solar Impulse
1000 Efficient Solution; Global Cleantech 100; Inc.'s Top
Start-Up to Watch 2020; Best Place to Work in NJ; BP Advancing
Low Carbon accreditation; ERA Grand
Challenge finalist; Sustainia 100; NJBiz Business of
the Year; and R&D Top 100.
About CalPortland Company
CalPortland Company is a major producer of cement, ready mixed
concrete, aggregates, concrete products and asphalt in the western
United States and Canada. Founded in 1891 with the principle of
providing unsurpassed quality, CalPortland remains a leader in the
industry through its commitment to quality, customer service,
technical support and environmental leadership. The company
maintains its headquarters in Summerlin, NV and operates in the
Western U.S. and two Canadian Provinces. For more information about
CalPortland Company, visit www.calportland.com.
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