CalPortland Partners with Solidia Technologies to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Cement and Concrete Production by Up to 50%

CalPortland in the United States has recently signed a technology licensing agreement with Solidia Technologies. This agreement allows CalPortland to use Solidia’s patents, which have the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of cement and concrete by up to 50%. The limited rights granted in the agreement will enable CalPortland to develop low carbon solutions using Solidia’s technology.

In addition to the technology licensing, CalPortland has also acquired certain laboratory and plant assets from Solidia. This collaboration is seen as a step forward in advancing environmentally friendly solutions in the construction industry.

The CEO of Solidia Technologies, Russell Hill, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership with CalPortland. He highlighted CalPortland’s strong commitment to decarbonization in the cement and concrete industries, which aligns well with the goals of Solidia. Hill mentioned that CalPortland’s dedication to sustainability makes them an ideal partner to further the research and development efforts that Solidia has been working on for over a decade. This partnership is expected to lead to significant advancements in reducing the environmental impact of cement and concrete production.