Air Liquide Contributes to the Development of a New Sustainable Concrete
01 July 2016 - 1:35AM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
Air Liquide (Paris:AI) has partnered with US start-up
Solidia Technologies®, to provide a
new equipment for carbon dioxide (CO2) injection for
the production of Solidia Concrete™, which is made with a new
sustainable cement. Thanks to Solidia’s patented processes that
cure concrete with CO2 instead of water, this next
generation cement will allow the entire industrial chain to reduce
the environmental footprint of pre-cast concrete of up to
70%.
Specially designed by Air Liquide in collaboration with Solidia,
the new equipment for CO₂ injection and curing will
demonstrate the feasibility of commercial-scale production of
sustainable Solidia Concrete™. The breakthrough technology
results in reduced concrete curing times of less than
24 hours and lower water consumption. In addition
to capturing large amounts of CO2, the concrete has higher quality
performance.
In addition to supplying the equipment, Air Liquide will serve
as the worldwide preferred provider of carbon dioxide for
use with Solidia’s patented processes. The concrete manufacturers’
customers will be able to buy CO2-cured Solidia Concrete™ products
this summer in North America and in Europe next year.
In addition to this partnership, Air Liquide Venture Capital
(ALIAD) has also invested in Solidia Technologies® to support the
industrialization of the technology.
François Darchis, Senior Vice-President, member of the
Air Liquide group’s Executive Committee supervising Industrial
Merchant, commented: “Thanks to this innovative technology
partnership with Solidia, we are opening a new market for the
CO2 molecule in precast concrete manufacturing. This
project further illustrates Air Liquide’s commitment to
support environmental protection.”
Tom Schuler, President and CEO of Solidia Technologies,
added: “At this critical stage as we enter the market, Air
Liquide’s expertise in gas delivery and equipment engineering
enables rapid commercialization. This project meshes perfectly with
our own vision of a world where CO2 means green and
sustainability is an engine for growth.”
Air Liquide’s Industrial Merchant
Business LineAir Liquide’s Industrial Merchant Business
Line provides gas solutions to its customers, including industrial
and specialty gases, application technologies and expertise, at
every stage in their process. Across a multitude of industries,
from multinational corporations to independent craftsmen, 37,000
people serve more than 2 million customers.
Cement and concrete
productionThe production of cement, which is an
ingredient of concrete, is responsible for three to five percent of
total global carbon emissions. Cement manufacturers have committed
to reducing their carbon footprint, taking into account their
assets and chemistry.
Pre-cast concrete production represents about 20% of the overall
global concrete production and consumes about 800 million tons of
cement per year in the manufacturing process.
Carbon dioxide usagesThe
unique characteristics of the CO2 molecule present opportunities
across a wide range of applications, including food preservation
through freezing, chilling, or packaging, industrial cleaning and
pH regulation in wastewater treatment. Air Liquide recovers carbon
dioxide emitted by industrial processes, valorizes the molecule
through purification and concentration, ultimately supplying it to
industries.
The world leader in gases, technologies and services for
Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with
approximately 68,000 employees and serves more than 3 million
customers and patients.* Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at
the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry,
delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.
Air Liquide ideas create value over the long term. At the core
of the company’s development are the commitment and constant
inventiveness of its people.
Air Liquide anticipates the challenges of its markets, invests
locally and globally, and delivers high-quality solutions to its
customers and patients, and the scientific community.
The company relies on competitiveness in its operations,
targeted investments in growing markets and innovation to deliver
profitable growth over the long-term.
Air Liquide’s revenues amounted to €16.4 billion in 2015, and
its solutions that protect life and the environment represented
more than 40% of sales. On 23 May 2016, Air Liquide completed its
acquisition of Airgas, which had revenues amounting to $5.3 billion
(around €4.8 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2016.
Air Liquide is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange
(compartment A) and is a member of the CAC 40 and Dow Jones Euro
Stoxx 50 indexes.
*Following the acquisition of Airgas on 23 May 2016
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