Fortera

We are appreciative of the journalists and media outlets who have taken the time to get to know Fortera and helped bring our story to new audiences. Recently, Katie Fehrenbacher of Axios did a write-up on the highlights of our Series C funding announcement. Thank you, Katie! Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eUuCZXFA #ClimateDeals #SeriesC #CleanTech #Innovation #GreenCement

Thank you Jeff St. John for taking the time to talk with Fortera CEO Ryan Gilliam ahead of our Series C announcement! We appreciate Jeff and Canary Media Inc. for continuing to report on both the challenges and advancements related to cement and concrete decarbonization. With this funding, we are moving toward deployment at scale that will make a meaningful impact on the industry’s emissions while creating ready-to-use low-carbon ReAct cement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnFz_-dA

Next week, Fortera’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Keith Krugh, is participating in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Low Carbon Concrete Roundtable! 🏗️ This event, organized by NRMCA Group, RMI, and partners Build With Strength, California Nevada Cement Association - CNCA, and CalCIMA in collaboration with the White House, offers a unique opportunity to explore the importance of addressing embodied carbon in the built environment and discover the current state of the market for low-carbon concrete solutions. As a leader in green cement technology, Fortera is proud to contribute to this critical discussion. Let's shape the future of sustainable construction together! #SustainableConstruction #LowCarbonConcrete #Innovation #BuildWithStrength

Thank you Jeff St. John for taking the time to talk with Fortera CEO Ryan Gilliam ahead of our Series C announcement! We appreciate Jeff and Canary Media Inc. for continuing to report on both the challenges and advancements related to cement and concrete decarbonization. With this funding, we are moving toward deployment at scale that will make a meaningful impact on the industry’s emissions while creating ready-to-use low-carbon ReAct cement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnFz_-dA

Thank you to Swetha Gopinath of Bloomberg for breaking the news on our Series C announcement. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/erWY95DC

We’re pleased to announce the closing of our Series C! With this raise, we’re moving ahead with the deployment of additional ReCarb plants to bring more green cement to the market. Our CEO Ryan Gilliam shares, “With the launch of our first plant and the close of this funding round, we’re entering into the next phase of our development as a commercial project company to accelerate low- to zero-carbon cement deployment. It’s vital to have the financial means to put operations in place to commercialize our technology, and we are honored to have the backing and expertise of some of the most knowledgeable investment firms in project finance and the cement and concrete industry as we carve the path to zero CO2 cement.” Thank you to our investors, including Khosla Ventures, Temasek, Wollemi Capital, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Presidio Ventures, and Alumni Ventures, for believing in our mission to decarbonize the cement industry at scale. Together, we're paving the way to a greener future in construction. 🌱 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gVmzDCte #Sustainability #GreenTech #CleanTech #SeriesC #GreenCement

Reflecting on the Portland Cement Association’s 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary Brad Crabtree's presentation revealed some exciting insights. We've underestimated our industry's ability to decarbonize—new technologies and innovative practices are accelerating progress beyond initial projections. Notably, the IRA and BIL have been game-changers. Under Crabtree's leadership, the Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is fostering an environment where emerging technologies can flourish, creating a more optimistic outlook for sustainable cement production. The cement industry is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, moving faster and more efficiently than we imagined. As we continue our journey to a low-carbon future, it's inspiring to see how far we've come and how much potential lies ahead. #PCASummit2024 #PCARoadmap #NetZero #Sustainability #Decarbonization 

Fortera is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the charge in designing and building large-scale ReCarb commercial green cement plants. 🏗️ If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and sustainability, we want you on our team! Our Senior Director of Engineering will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams to bring our cutting-edge technology to life. 🌿 Join a mission-driven company revolutionizing the cement industry with zero CO2 solutions 🏗️ Lead engineering teams in process development and large-scale plant design/execution 💼 10+ years of engineering experience required, 5+ years in management 🔬 Ideal for those with experience in bulk solids handling, thermal processing, or MSHA facilities 💰 Competitive compensation 🏅 Comprehensive benefits package Help us turn CO2 from a problem into a product! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dnVsxTy3 #SustainableEngineering #CleanTechJobs #JobOpportunity #DirectorOfEngineering

📢 Some recent highlights from the Fortera team 📢 Here’s a look at images from our Redding ReCarb Plant including a few supersacks of ReAct green cement! 💚🏗️ Getting to this stage is a testament to the ingenuity of our team, not only for creating a low-carbon cement with 70% lower emissions than ordinary cement but also for managing all of the problems—both large and small—that come with achieving operational status at a manufacturing plant. Recently, we reached a significant breakthrough after two years of intensive collaboration with ASTM International and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials). ReAct now meets ATSM-150 and ATSM-595 designations, clearing a path to market through incorporation in cement and concrete blends. Green cement is here thanks to this team! More ReAct news is coming soon! 🎉 #Fortera #GreenCement #CleanCement #SustainableConstruction #Manufacturing #Innovation #Teamwork

For my next shout-out, I want to thank our outstanding Capital Projects team at Fortera! If commercializing a new technology was a triathlon, developing the concept and proving it out in the lab and at pilot scale would be the swim. Slow, steady progress. To get to the third stage where you are 'just running', you have a long bike ride in the middle with many hills to climb. Definitely the longest portion of the triathlon with the most ground to cover. This is how I would describe the role of the capital projects team. It is getting into the details, driving down costs, forming strategic relationships on the EPC and equipment side, and holding schedules. Execution. Execution. Execution.     Looking forward to being able to share with the world what this team is making happen! Mandy Beltz, Eric Clark, Greg DiCosola, Stephanie G., Taylor Sarria