Jens Diebold
COO
FenX
This startup develops recyclable insulation materials by transforming mineral waste into non-flammable foam products and formulations. Their technology provides construction clients with sustainable insulation solutions that reduce carbon dioxide emissions and utilize available waste or natural materials.
- Clean Technology
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- New Materials
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$3MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
The construction industry faces challenges related to waste management, material scarcity, carbon dioxide emissions, and fire safety, particularly in the production and use of insulation materials. Traditional insulation methods often rely on non-recyclable materials and energy-intensive processes, contributing to environmental concerns and resource depletion.
Solution
FenX provides sustainable insulation solutions by transforming mineral waste into non-flammable mineral foam products. Their patented technology utilizes a foaming process with proprietary additives to create insulation panels that are over 95% air, significantly reducing material scarcity. The resulting mineral foams are easily recyclable, require low energy for production, and offer maximum fire protection (A1 rating). FenX offers turnkey factories and services to enable building material manufacturers to produce these panels using locally sourced mineral waste, promoting circular construction principles.
Target Audience
The primary customers are building material manufacturers, insulation material producers, and recycling companies seeking sustainable, high-performance, and cost-competitive insulation solutions.
Features
- Patented technology for transforming mineral waste into recyclable mineral foams
- Insulation panels composed of >95% air, addressing material scarcity
- Low-energy production process, reducing carbon footprint
- Maximum fire protection (A1 rating) for enhanced safety
- Turnkey factories for local production of insulation panels
- Customizable foaming additives tailored to locally available materials
- Integration with existing production lines for pre-fab and sandwich wall applications
- 3D printing capabilities for customized insulation shapes
- Suitable for interior insulation, timber-frame walls, ceiling insulation, compact façade insulation, and ventilated façade insulation