Koffman Southern Tier Incubator start-up company KLAW Industries has been awarded $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand their operations in Binghamton and further develop the technology behind their high-performance, low-carbon concrete product made from recycled materials.
The EPA announced over $3 million in overall funding to eight small businesses across the country. The EPA targeted climate impact companies with deep technical roots and high-performing teams to address critical gaps as the country modernizes its infrastructure. “Addressing our most pressing environmental and public health problems requires innovation and creative thinking from all sectors,” said Chris Frey, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “I am excited to see how these small businesses leverage this investment from EPA to bring their promising technologies to the marketplace.”
Founded at the Koffman Incubator in 2019, KLAW Industries has raised over $1.1 million in funding due in part to the resources and mentorship available to them at the Koffman. “It has been a pleasure to mentor KLAW industries within our Clean Energy Incubator Program at the Koffman and to watch them build their business from the ground up.” said Michael Jagielski, Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator Program Director. “The funds secured through the EPA award will assist KLAW in continuing to grow their business and perfect their product, along with helping to reduce carbon emissions.”
KLAW’s innovative cement replacement product, Pantheon™, is created from post-consumer glass that would otherwise end up in landfills. Pantheon™ increases the strength of concrete by reacting with cement to add additional crystal structures to the concrete. This allows concrete producers to lower their cement content, save money, and lower carbon emissions. KLAW’s product allows concrete producers to use 20 percent less cement in their mixes, preventing approximately 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide in every truckload.
“High-performance, low-carbon concrete made with recycled materials is the future of our infrastructure.” said Jacob Kumpon, Co-Founder and COO of KLAW Industries. “The City of Binghamton’s focus on innovation at every level and the support of Barney & Dickenson, Taylor Garbage, Albert Torto Construction and the Koffman Incubator made this award possible.” KLAW Industries currently operates out of a 6,000-square-foot facility at 75 Griswold Street in Binghamton.
For more information on KLAW Industries visit: https://klawindustries.com/
