Progressive completes concrete pour of PozGlass SCM

Executive Summary

• Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. successfully completed the first concrete pour using its proprietary PozGlass SCM powder at its pilot plant facility in Kamloops, B.C.
• The company produced approximately one metric tonne of finished PozGlass SCM powder using procured used equipment to substitute 20% of Portland cement in six cubic metres of ready-mix concrete.
• The small-scale batch plant has been disassembled to facilitate the installation of new equipment for the Phase 1 buildout of the PozGlass pilot plant, with regular construction updates to be posted on LinkedIn.

Key Details

• Product Production: Approximately one metric tonne of finished PozGlass SCM powder was produced.
• Testing Methodology: The powder was used to substitute 20% of Portland cement in six cubic metres of ready-mix concrete.
• Application: The concrete was used to pour a series of structural pads inside the PozGlass pilot plant building located at 734 Sarcee St. East.
• Facility Status: The small-scale batch plant has been disassembled to make room for the installation of new equipment for the PozGlass pilot plant Phase 1 buildout.
• Funding and Support: The project receives advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada industrial research assistance program and the B.C. Innovative Clean Energy Fund.
• Project Structure: The project is broken down into four annual milestones.
• Future Updates: The company will continue to post regular construction updates on its LinkedIn page.

Notable Quotes

• "Today is a historic day for Progressive Planet. I want to thank my co-founder, Dave Richardson, and the entire team at Progressive Planet. I also want to thank the National Research Council of Canada industrial research assistance program and the B.C. Innovative Clean Energy Fund for their support of this project," stated Steve Harpur, chief executive officer.
• "This marks an exciting step forward in British Columbia's clean technology and low-carbon innovation journey. Through support from the B.C. Innovative Clean Energy Fund, we're proud to help advance made-in-B.C. solutions that reduce emissions, strengthen local economies and create good jobs. Progressive Planet's success demonstrates how collaboration between government, industry and research can drive real progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future," said Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions.