Fortera and MLC Sign Development Agreement for First Full-Scale Commercial ReAct Cement Plant

• The new Fortera Cement Plant will be the world's first industry-scale operation to transform waste CO₂ into value-added cement.
• This marks a major step from commercial validation to industrial-scale production, reducing import reliance and supporting decarbonization of critical industries.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortera and MLC have signed an agreement to develop a commercial facility designed to produce more than 300,000 tons of low-carbon ReAct cement annually. Fortera’s ReCarb technology will capture industrial carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from MLC’s production of high-calcium lime, converting the CO₂ directly into ready-to-use cement. The project adds domestic cement production capacity in the United States, where imports currently account for roughly a quarter of annual cement consumption.

Fortera’s ReCarb technology produces cement designed to perform like traditional cement across the metrics that matter most to customers: performance, economics and manufacturability - all while improving environmental impact. Fortera’s ReAct cement, which is nearly 50% captured CO₂ by weight, has been extensively third-party tested and complies with ASTM standards. The ReAct product can be used as standalone cement or blended with ordinary Portland cement.

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The agreement reflects Fortera’s approach to scaling within the roughly 4 billion ton per year global cement market: partnering with established producers and leveraging existing feedstocks, infrastructure and logistics to meet the industry’s cost and scale requirements.

“This partnership gives us the opportunity to scale our production to meet demand that already exists,” said Ryan Gilliam, CEO and co-founder of Fortera. “We are excited to work with and learn from MLC.”

MLC is a global manufacturer of limestone and lime products serving markets including construction, chemicals, agriculture and water and emissions treatment. The company operates one of the largest lime production facilities in the Americas, supported by a network of production and distribution facilities across the U.S. and U.K.

“Lime and cement are chemically similar businesses, and we’ve spent over a century perfecting our end of that process,” said Paul Hogan, CEO of MLC. “Partnering with Fortera lets us put that expertise to work in a new market and gives us a real path to help decarbonize a hard-to-abate industry.”

Fortera and MLC plan to share additional details about the project in the coming months. For more information on Fortera’s approach to scaling low-carbon cement production, visit forteraglobal.com.

About Fortera

Fortera is revolutionizing the global construction industry. The company’s proprietary ReCarb technology integrates seamlessly with existing cement and lime facilities, allowing partners to keep their kilns, make full use of their limestone, and leverage their established distribution networks. Fortera’s breakthrough approach transforms waste CO₂ into productive feedstock, enabling plants to produce more from existing resources. The company has proven it can produce cement at cost parity with portland cement while cutting CO₂ emissions by 70%. Fortera operates a 15,000 ton per year facility in Redding, California, regularly placing product in real-world commercial projects, and is executing on a global commercial pipeline that includes its newly announced 300,000 ton per year plant with MLC. For more information on how Fortera delivers proven, cost-competitive, and deployable low-carbon cement technology worldwide, visit forteraglobal.com.

About MLC

Mississippi Lime Company, LLC (“MLC”) is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Its offerings bring essential performance and value to markets including metals, construction, chemicals, water and emissions treatment, glass, plastics, elastomers, agriculture, food and beverage. With more than a century in business, MLC has built its reputation on product quality and an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S. and the U.K. MLC is an HBM Holdings company.