{"id":163496,"date":"2025-05-27T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T05:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=163496"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:55:48","slug":"zs2-technologies-scales-first-domestic-production-of-magnesium-cement-technology-in-north-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/zs2-technologies-scales-first-domestic-production-of-magnesium-cement-technology-in-north-america\/","title":{"rendered":"ZS2 Technologies Scales First Domestic Production of Magnesium Cement Technology in North America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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ZS2 Technologies\u2019 Gen 2 product lineup, made in North America using patented low-carbon magnesium cement technology. Shown left to right: ZS2 TechBoard\u2122 4×8 Structural Sheathing, ZS2 TechTile\u2122 2×2, ZS2 TechBoard\u2122 3×5 Backer Board, and ZS2 TechStone\u2122 \u00a9 CNW Group\/ZS2 Technologies Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

ZS2 Technologies has announced the launch of its second-generation (Gen 2) magnesium cement building materials, backed by verified fire performance, patented low-carbon technology, and domestically sourced inputs. The Gen 2 platform marks a major step in the North American scale-up of climate-resilient construction materials, offering a durable, non-combustible alternative to traditional gypsum, oriented strand board (OSB), and imported magnesium oxide (MgO) products. Gypsum and OSB are widely used in residential and commercial construction for wall assemblies and sheathing but are prone to mold, moisture damage, and limited fire resistance – leading to costly repairs, insurance concerns, and accelerated material failure on-site.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backed by over $9.9 million in grant funding, this launch introduces a domestic solution to the performance gaps of conventional materials and the volatility of imported MgO. In just five years, ZS2 has transformed its patented waste-to-cement process from a lab-scale innovation into a commercially ready platform. Alongside the development of Gen 2, the company has completed high-profile projects using its first-generation materials, including a Krispy Kreme location in Edmonton, Alberta, the largest Habitat for Humanity development in Calaveras County, California, and the mixed-use Shawnessy Station by Trico Homes in Calgary, Alberta. ZS2 is now entering commercial production for Gen 2, focused on supplying certified, next-generation materials for real-world projects across North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Gen 2’s performance validation roadmap, ZS2TechTile\u2122, a raised flooring system designed for data center and modular commercial construction, was recently classified as non-combustible under ASTM E136-19a. This industry standard test determines whether a material will ignite, burn, or release heat when exposed to high temperatures. The result reinforces confidence in the Gen 2 platform and builds on third-party certifications from ZS2’s Gen 1 materials, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Evaluation Service Reports (ESRs), High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) approvals, and Code Evaluation Reports (CERs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The patented formulation and process of the domestic Gen 2 product line builds on the proven success of ZS2’s first-generation suite of climate-resilient materials. The expanded lineup continues to deliver fire, mold, water, and pest resistance, along with low-carbon performance and exceptional strength and durability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n