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IAC and The Price Companies Team Up for Biomass

In a strategic move to advance sustainable energy solutions, Industrial Accessories Company (IAC) has announced its collaboration with The Price Companies (TPC). This partnership aims to leverage both companies' strengths in biomass sourcing and processing, providing a much-needed renewable energy alternative as the U.S. shifts towards cleaner energy sources.

Shaping the Future of Biomass

As industries face the pressing need for reliable energy, this partnership offers a timely and scalable strategy for harnessing renewable biomass. According to Glenn A. Smith, Jr., CEO and Founder of IAC, the focus is on developing a sustainable biomass feedstock. He emphasizes, "This collaboration delivers scalable, affordable, and renewable energy options for industries seeking reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship."

Biomass, harvested responsibly from an abundance of wood and agricultural materials, presents a versatile power option compared to traditional renewables like solar and wind, which can have inconsistent outputs and higher costs. IAC and TPC target energy-intensive sectors like data centers and manufacturing, who are looking to minimize their carbon footprint without sacrificing productivity.

The Strength Behind the Partnership

With TPC's extensive network of 43 locations, the company boasts significant sourcing and logistics capabilities, allowing it to process over 30 million tons of wood chip materials annually. This ensures a steady and scalable supply of feedstock critical for producing dependable biomass energy. In contrast, IAC provides an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) infrastructure paired with distinguished reputation in the renewable energy industry, enhancing the transformation of biomass into valuable energy outputs.

At the heart of IAC's technology is its innovative, patent-pending Drop Tube Calciner (DTC) system. This groundbreaking approach offers a 10-to-1 scalability over traditional rotary technologies. A facility constructed by IAC could produce:

• - Torrefied wood: 100 tons per hour
• - Biochar: 50 tons per hour

These high-quality outputs can generate heat, syngas, or other bioproducts, furthermore supporting energy generation or co-generation frameworks.

IAC’s technologies also encompass:

• - Syngas/Biogas gas cleanup systems
• - Air compliance systems (Baghouses)
• - Precision control systems for operational reliability
• - Material handling systems, ensuring efficiency from production to deployment

The holistic approach adopted by IAC and TPC streamlines the whole biomass energy process from sourcing raw materials to the construction of facilities. This creates unmatched efficiency, minimizes capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX/OPEX), and offers renewable biomass solutions poised for expansion with industrial demand.

Looking Towards a Greener Future

Jack Carmical, TPC's Director of New Business Development, expresses excitement about the partnership, stating, "Successful sustainable projects rely on large-scale, cost-effective technology."

Collaborating with PPS Services Group, recognized for their expertise in designing biomass power plants, IAC aims to capitalize on their combined skill to realize these renewable energy opportunities.

Michael Jones, CTO of IAC, articulates the significance of this initiative, stating, "These biomass-based renewable products aren't merely transitional solutions; they're integral to the future of energy. Whether it's fueling massive data centers, substituting coal in industrial applications, or facilitating green steel production, our collaboration lays out a sustainable and scalable energy path ahead."

About the Companies

IAC is an established EPC contractor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), specializing in various industrial processes and environmental control systems. Recognized as a top supplier in the baghouse market, the company has a long history of delivering effective facilities and integrated systems supporting the pivot toward sustainable energy.

By uniting their resources, IAC and TPC are poised to usher in a new era of biomass energy, ultimately supporting a cleaner, greener economy.