MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
Metalgalante S.p.A.
Synergy Consulting IFA Inc.
IVECO S.p.A.*
Condra Cranes and Hoists
Kal Tire Mining
African Review

twitter Facebook Linkedin acp Contact Us

Holcim and Amazon to invest in innovative construction startups

14Trees 3D printing technology has been building affordable and low-carbon housing and schools in Africa. (Image source: BII)

Innovative startups 14Trees and Paebbl are set to receive investment from Holcim and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund

14Trees, which was established as a joint venture between Holcim and BII to accelerate the provision of sustainable construction solutions in Africa, will receive funding by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund as well as a follow-on investment by Holcim. With the company carving a name for itself by pioneering the delivery of the first 3D-printed house in Africa, the world’s first 3D-printed schools, and one of the largest 3D-printed neighbourhoods across the globe, the injection of capital will be used to accelerate its construction of large-scale buildings, including low-carbon data centres.

“We are excited to count Amazon and Holcim as investors in 14 Trees, to take our successful 3D-printed technology from homes and schools to data centers, to deliver low-carbon and high-performance buildings,” remarked Francois Perrot, managing director, 14Trees.

Carbon dioxide concrete storage

Paebbl converts CO2 into a future-proof industrial raw material that turns the built environment into a permanent carbon store. The investment into the company, meanwhile, is part of a broader investment round to scale its advanced mineralisation technology which is designed to permanently store CO2 in concrete as a carbon sink.

Marta Sjögren, co-founder and co-CEO, Paebbl, surmised, “We are thrilled to welcome first movers in their respective fields, Amazon and Holcim, as first commercial partners to bring our vision to market. This funding round enables us to take even bolder steps in our mission to make the built environment a cornerstone of the decarbonised economy.”

Nollaig Forrest, chief sustainability officer, Holcim, added, “By investing with Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund into 14Trees and Paebbl, we can scale up these pioneering technologies to push the boundaries of sustainable building, from 3D printing to making concrete a carbon sink.”

Most Read

The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)

The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)

The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)

The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)

Vertiv is a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. (Image source: Vertiv)

Bobcat can now offer its customers an even more complete package of material handling solutions. (Image source: Bobcat)

Bobcat has included additional features to enhance the visibility around the machines. (Image source: Bobcat)

L to R: Wayne Bowyer, managing director of Toyota Tsusho Africa; Andrew Velleman, CEO of CFAO South Africa; Andrew Kirby, president and CEO of Toyota South Africa; Rev Musa Zondi, KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs; Minister Parks Tau, SA Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition; Hiroshi Morita, CEO of Ogihara Thailand; and Nigel Ward, Toyota EVP: manufacturing and manufacturing support. (Image source: CFAO South Africa)

The project sought to address the high accident rate at the old Breidbach intersection and the traffic congestion. (Image source: SANRAL)

Africa Energy Forum 2024 was held in the Fira de Montjuïc in Barcelona. (Image source: ACP)

The port will be connected to a network of additional infrastructure, including a free zone and multimodal logistics infrastructure. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Forte Secondary School fulfils an important role of educating 2,400 learners. (Image source: Bell Equipment)

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key representatives from the Ugandan Government, local communities and the companies involved in the project’s delivery. (Image source: AMEA Power)

The project will extend and modernise the Moroni and Boingoma ports. (Image source: AfDB)

Latest news

Up to 880 jobs are expected to be created through the new plant. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The RogueX2 features a lithium-ion battery, electric drive actuated lift, and tilt kinematics with no hydraulics. (Image source: Bobcat)

The project is part of the Nigeria-Cameroon Multinational Highway and Transport Facilitation Programme. (Image source: ECOWAS)

Daimler Truck MEA operates two state-of-the-art warehouses and its advanced training centre underscores the commitment to developing regional talent and delivering unparalleled service. (Image source: DT MEA)

COP29 will build on the COP28 agreement by advancing initiatives and priorities that accelerate the development of renewable energy potential and remove barriers to its expansion. (Image source: IRENA)

14Trees 3D printing technology has been building affordable and low-carbon housing and schools in Africa. (Image source: BII)

The solution empowers customers to maximise operational performance and accelerate net-zero goals. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Falcon Aerospace offers of aviation services including private jet charter, aircraft maintenance, sales and fractional ownership. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

More than 5,500GW of new renewable energy capacity is expected to be added between 2024 and 2030. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The new Volvo L110H and L120H wheel loaders are designed to improve output. (Image source: Volvo CE)

North Africa currently has an installed capacity of more than 8GW from both solar and onshore wind. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

ECOWAS handed over the project to SCEGC, the contractor, and super-visiting consultant, AIM Consult. (Image source: ECOWAS)

The project team consists of GoMetro, Powerfleet, HSW, ACDC Dynamics alongside various entities within Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Engineering. (Image source: GoMetro)

Circulor’s traceability platform and Rockwell’s existing automation systems provide actionable insights that can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create a competitive advantage in the evolving sustainability landscape. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Global hydrogen demand reached 97Mt in 2023, an increase of 2.5% compared to 2022. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

African PPP
JA Solar