Iridium(US:IRDM) Globenewswire·2026-01-21 12:00Company Overview - Kemvera, formerly known as New Iridium, is a sustainable chemical innovation company focused on scaling bio-based chemical solutions using domestic agricultural feedstock [2][5] - The company aims to produce affordable, drop-in chemicals from bio-based and CO₂-derived feedstocks, such as corn ethanol, to support U.S. farmers and domestic manufacturing [3][9] Progress and Development - Kemvera has completed the process design package (FEL 1) for a planned commercial-scale plant with a capacity of 50,000 metric tons per year [1] - The company has also designed a 500 metric tons per year pre-commercial demonstration reactor and commissioned a 20 metric tons per year pilot reactor, demonstrating continuous operations [1] Market Potential - The domestic green chemicals market is projected to reach USD 7.46 billion by 2033, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.8% from 2025 [4] - Kemvera's strategy includes partnerships with ethanol producers and agricultural stakeholders to create a sustainable domestic value chain from cornfields to industrial users [4][8] Product Applications - Kemvera envisions its bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate products being used in footwear, disinfectants, and various consumer products, providing reliable alternatives to fossil-derived chemicals [6] Funding and Partnerships - The company is raising Series A funding and seeking partnerships with ethanol producers, chemical companies, and consumer brands to support its production anchored in renewable agricultural products [8]