Graymont and Fortera have confirmed the details of a strategic partnership agreement to develop more sustainable building materials.
The agreement will leverage Graymont’s lime production operations to produce Fortera’s ReAct low-carbon cement. Graymont’s network of manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain will help accelerate the deployment of Fortera’s technology.
“What stood out to us about Fortera is that they’re not trying to reinvent the cement industry. Rather, they’re working to innovate on the infrastructure we already have,” Graymont chief executive officer and president Stéphane Godin said.
“We’ve spent more than 75 years building a global calcium solutions business, and this partnership allows us to continue to lead the way in innovative and sustainable products for our customers.”
The low-carbon cement which results from this partnership will be used in infrastructure and construction settings as well as industrial processes. Fortera’s low-carbon cement has been validated over the past decade and now, through Graymont’s network, will be able to be produced at an industrial scale.
Fortera’s ReAct combined with its ReCarb technology will enable Graymont to expand its production of low-carbon cementitious solutions by reusing CO2 without significant changes to its facilities or operations. Fortera currently operates its own 15,000 tonne per year facility in Redding, California.
“Graymont is a global leader, and their decision to partner with us is a strong endorsement for Fortera’s technology,” Fortera chief executive officer Ryan Gilliam said.
“From day one, the collaboration with the Graymont team has been instrumental in shaping the commercial design of our plants, from scalability to reliable operations, and in expanding our product opportunities. Together, we’re showing that it’s possible to cut cement emissions in an economic way.”
