The Augusta Economic Development Authority announced today that EdenCrete Industries Inc., a manufacturer of carbon nanotube enriched solutions, will establish its global manufacturing headquarters operation in Augusta. This project represents the creation of more than 250 new jobs and an overall investment of $67 million in the local community. 

ECI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-based Eden Energy Limited. With this business venture, ECI will expand the manufacturing of its proprietary product, EdenCrete™, in the United States 

Greg Solomon, Chairman of Eden Energy, said, “We selected Georgia, and in particular Augusta, to establish our global manufacturing base for many reasons. Not only because of the local and state government support for industry, Georgia’s highly efficient transport access to the both the North American and international export markets, but also, because of the warmth of its people, the quality of its workforce and the attractive standard of living and opportunities that it offers our future employees.”

EdenCrete is ECI’s carbon-strengthened, concrete additive which significantly improves a wide range of performance characteristics of concrete. The product is suitable for use in applications including the construction and maintenance of concrete roads, bridges and other infrastructure networks. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has already approved the use of EdenCreteTM in its 24-hour highway concrete repair mix and plans a further field trial of EdenCreteTM for use in new concrete highway construction. EdenCrete™ has potential for use in other concrete applications including high-rise buildings, marine and coastal constructions, water storage pipelines and pre-fabricated concrete structures and products. 

Henry Ingram, Chairman of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, said, “EdenCrete combines a long-time manufacturing process with new age technology innovations, and we are proud to welcome them to the Augusta Corporate Park. Walt Sprouse and Scott Poag worked with the company, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power, Georgia EMC, Atlanta Gas Light, Norfolk Southern, Augusta Utilities, Mayor Hardie Davis, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission and many others to make this day a reality.” 

“Augusta-Richmond County welcomes EdenCrete to our continually growing business community,” said Mayor Hardie Davis. “Their innovative products and process is exactly the kind of company that finds the perfect location in Augusta.” 

Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr said, “We are excited that EdenCrete chose Augusta to establish its global manufacturing headquarter operation, speaking to the strength and vitality of economic development in the region. We believe they will find great success in our pro-business environment and we look forward to working with our partners in Augusta to support them in future growth.”