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ClearVue Technologies’ solar façade trial at Hong Kong EMSD headquarters reveals a rapid 2.6-year payback period with government incentives, alongside strong thermal and fire safety performance.

ClearVue Technologies and LandGlass subsidiary LandVac have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop and commercialize advanced solar vacuum insulated glazing products, aiming to revolutionize energy-efficient building materials worldwide.

ClearVue Technologies has secured $746,574 through a mix of equity and debt to support its international commercialisation efforts amid shifting market conditions.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.

Fletcher Building has confirmed it is fielding inquiries from potential buyers following its strategic review announcement, though no sales decisions have been made. Investors await clarity at the upcoming Investor Day.

Baumart Holdings has completed a modest capital raise through a rights issue, securing $182,303 before costs, with plans to issue additional shortfall shares to bolster its funding position.

Green360 Technologies has developed a proprietary low-carbon cement blend using red mud and kaolin, achieving significant reductions in hazardous leachates and competitive strength performance. The company is poised to begin commercial-scale validation with JV partner PERMAcast.

KPMG's latest actuarial report reveals a slight increase in asbestos-related disease liabilities for former James Hardie entities, driven by a notable rise in mesothelioma claims and evolving actuarial assumptions.

James Hardie has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025, accompanied by a suite of detailed reports filed with both the ASX and SEC.

Green360 Technologies has successfully produced high-quality metakaolin from its kaolin resources, surpassing industry benchmarks and initiating commercial-scale trials with PERMAcast to validate its low-carbon cement formulations.

Fletcher Building is dissolving its Australian Division, folding operations into two new trans-Tasman units, while targeting $15 million in annual cost savings as market challenges persist.