July 9, 2008—Integrity Block, a manufacturer of sustainable building materials, recently announced that it has closed $2.7 million in equity & debt financing, led by Navitas Capital, including a secured lease line from Western Technology Investment (WTI) for capital expenditures related to manufacturing operations.
Integrity Block has emerged from two years of research and development to deliver what it says is the first green replacement for concrete block (concrete masonry unit/CMU), designed for structural, architectural, and landscape applications. In addition, the company notes that use of its products can generate valuable LEED credits.
Integrity Block says it impacts manufacturing, residential, and commercial building emissions by focusing on the complete life cycle assessment of building material products. From substantial reduction of embodied energy required to manufacture, to inclusion of pre-consumer recycled material, Integrity Block will produce green product alternatives that meet the same exacting testing and performance standards as existing CMU.
The products are made from an engineered soil composite using a proprietary manufacturing process. Designed to the same standard dimensions and common form factors as existing CMU, developers, builders, architects, masons and engineers benefit, as there are no changes required to the building process, notes the company.
Integrity Block anticipates products will begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2008.
