Furno Materials – Transforming the second most used commodity in the world

Stronger Cement. Smarter Supply. A Resilient America.

Growth is here, and it’s modular

On-shoring the second most used commodity in the world, efficiently and economically

Our mission is to empower growth through value-driven innovation. We are revolutionizing cement, not reinventing risk.

Challenges

Cement is in everything and is imported from everywhere.

Demand for cement is increasing by the day. So are costs and supply chain disruptions.

Opportunity

We make cement agile, scalable, and local

At Furno, we’re developing the world’s first nimble, modular, and energy-efficient cement plant that scales with immediate need rather than capital-intensive demand twenty years from now.

Technology

First ever modular technology enabling on-shoring of cement production

Compact and modular

Increased productivity and a smaller size enable a low CAPEX solution to enter and exit high-growth markets quickly and efficiently. Furno’s units are designed for seamless deployment, even to the most remote regions.

Increased energy efficiency

Less energy per ton of cement at a smaller-scale than today’s large state-of-the-art plants enable a cost-competitive OPEX.

Regulatory compliant

Furno clinker is identical in composition to and exceeds performance of the global ASTM standard. This enables Furno to plug immediately into the cement supply chain with zero time wasted. No experimental materials, no chemical byproducts. Just real cement right now.

Path to zero emissions

A purified modular stream of CO2 enables sale, utilization, and/or storage of CO2 without the costs of capture and purification. Furno’s process eliminates particulate emissions so we can breathe easy and build nearby.

How it works

Step One

Furno accepts raw material from a source. This could include traditional raw material, recycled concrete fines, and/or alternative cement chemistries.

Step Two

Furno runs the raw material through our X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer to determine the material’s precise elemental composition.

Step Three

We grind the raw meal, mixing small amounts of materials such as clay and bauxite when needed to reach the ideal composition for clinker production.

Step Four

We then optimize the size and shape of the material before we send it to the kiln.

Step Five

We send a continuous flow of material into the kiln, where the raw meal undergoes four stages of preheating, calcining, sintering, and cooling in one highly-efficient, modular reactor.

While the material undergoes this series of chemical reactions, we use machine learning for real-time, instantaneous combustion optimization to produce superior-quality, ASTM-certified clinker.

About

Furno’s recipe for Innovation

Transparency

Truthful and transparent communication is paramount to a flourishing environment. Engaging with various points of view and ideas is necessary to ensure the most tried, most honed, most considered ideas prevail.

Curiosity

We seek to understand the most inventive ideas. Curiosity enables us to cross bridges and build foundations of trust and respect. We treat each other as someone we’re responsible for which makes for a more united team.

Courage

Great things come from people who exercise great courage. It’s where talent meets opportunity. We make the most of the hand given to us. We understand risks, hard work, and sacrifice are required to reap the most fulfilling rewards.

Resilience

Obstacles will stand in our way. Sometimes, they will appear unexpectedly. Other times, we will know exactly where they are before we reach them. We will prepare for what we can, not lose faith when we can’t, and rely on each other as a team to build sustainably, toil tirelessly, and endeavor honestly for a more viable, prosperous, verdant future.

Careers

We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible

If you’re a talented individual who shares our passion for innovation, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Find out more about our team members by clicking a portrait.