A Sustainable Business for Sustainability
Plantae Technologies Inc. offers a novel approach to harnessing the power of natural fibres for industrial and consumer applications.
We hold proprietary technology and drive innovation in the market.
Disruptive Technology
FACT: Plantae Technologies is the only company in the world to use this platform for fibre refining with a business model easily adapted to diverse fibre types.
FACT: Plantae’s technology is proven and has been scaled to full production at our Sturgeon facility in Alberta, Canada.
FACT: Only Plantae Technologies has the unique machinery and skill set necessary for the task. Our strength in going to market is our competency.
Competitive Advantages
Proprietary Fibre Geometry
Provides precise control of fibre geometry from 50mm to microns
Feedstock Flexibility
Inputs include cereal fibres, wood, hemp, flax, food waste, and blends
Low Carbon, Energy Requirements
25 to 50% less energy use vs. conventional refining
Zero Waste Manufacturing Model
Markets developed for all throughputs, no waste
Diverse Market
Diverse portfolio and customer base derisks reliance on individual markets
Zero Waste Manufacturing
Natural fibres have always been the building blocks of nature and are recycled. Plantae is simply tapping in to what nature has perfected.
We are creating a circular economy where nothing is wasted and everything is converted.
Our Plantae Team
Ian Wilson CEO
Ian Wilson is the former President and CEO of Nilex Inc., one of North America’s largest civil/environmental product distribution companies. Ian led Nilex through the introduction of innovative products and technologies including into the soil stabilization market.
Trevor Kloeck, P. Biol. President
Trevor Kloeck is an agronomist with over 25 years of professional experience in the agricultural sector and sales and marketing experience in the oil and gas and environmental soil stabilization industry. Trevor has successfully developed and commercialized agricultural fibre-based products with international sales.
Wade Chute, P.Eng. Chief Technical Officer
Wade Chute is a professional chemical engineer with over 30 years of experience in the pulp & paper and agricultural fibre industries. Wade has developed successful fibre processing technologies and aided many clients in developing new products from plant fibre. Wade is the foremost expert in hemp pulping in North America.
Garry Evernden Head of Operations
Garry Evernden is the president of Enagon Inc and owner of Kansas Ridge Trucking and Kansas Ridge Carriers. Garry has a background in farming, trucking, aviation and maintenance and brings 30 years expertise of successful business development and innovation. His drive for innovation led to the creation of unique milling equipment that is changing how we look at the use of fibres.
Garry Wetsch K.C. Advisor
Garry Wetsch, K. C., was born, educated and raised in Alberta. He was a senior partner in an Edmonton based law firm, leaving in 2007 to join an investment company and in 2010 joined Landrex, a land development company. Garry sits on various boards, has been a shareholder in various start-up companies and is one of the founders of Plantae.
Denis Taschuk Chief Financial Officer and Operations Director
Denis Taschuk has close to 40 years business experience including corporate strategy development, manufacturing, market development and finance. He has worked with and consulted for a number of biomaterials companies and was President and CEO of Radient Technologies Inc. Mr. Taschuk is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta.
Let’s Connect!
+1 (587) 797 - 4551
hello@plantaetech.com
54025 Range Rd. 262 #2, Sturgeon County
Alberta, CANADA
T8T 0Z2