Graymont and Fortera announced a strategic partnership agreement that provides the framework to produce Fortera’s ReAct™ low-carbon cement. This leverages Graymont’s existing lime production operations and its innovations in sustainable building materials. The partnership is the result of years of product testing, design validation, and collaboration between the two companies.
The strategic partnership leverages Graymont’s global network of manufacturing infrastructure and supply chain to accelerate the deployment of Fortera’s technology. The low-carbon cement developed is intended to be used throughout all areas where traditional cement is used. Graymont and Fortera partner for low-carbon cement is utilised in sectors such as infrastructure and construction, as well as industrial processes, without compromising on durability or regulatory compliance. Fortera’s ReAct™ low-carbon cement has already undergone over a decade of real-world validation and will now be available at industrial production volumes.
“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,” said Stéphane Godin, President and CEO at Graymont. “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.”
“Graymont is a global leader, and their decision to partner with us is a strong endorsement for Fortera’s technology,” said Ryan Gilliam, CEO of Fortera. “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.”
Fortera’s ReAct™ paired with its ReCarb® technology will allow Graymont to expand its production of low-carbon cementitious solutions. Graymont and Fortera partner will expand its production by reusing CO2, significant changes to its facilities or operations, a factor that has traditionally limited the rollout of new technologies.
Fortera is now operating a 15,000 tpy ReCarb® flagship facility in Redding, California. The plant represents a proven bolt-on deployment model that works within existing cement and lime infrastructure. This utilises Fortera’s ReCarb® process for the production and distribution of low-carbon cement.
