International Zeolite

Name

International Zeolite

Legal name

International Zeolite Corp.

Website

https://internationalzeolite.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Zeolite is a Canadian junior miner and product company that mines natural clinoptilolite zeolite in British Columbia and sells value-added branded products, primarily the NEREA® controlled-release agricultural growth medium, alongside consumer and industrial zeolite SKUs. It serves commercial growers, industrial buyers, and consumers in agriculture, home use, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Minerals & Agricultural Inputs

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870), Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) (1400), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Zeolites (Natural & Synthetic) (IMAEAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertilizer & Micronutrient Formulations (NPK blends, chelates, suspensions) (AFABAIAB), Controlled-Release & Stabilized Fertilizers (Inhibitors/Coatings) (IMAEAEAN), Soil Remediation & Immobilization Amendments (Bentonite, Zeolite, Phosphates) (AFABADAH), Crop Protection Formulations (EC, SC, WG, WP, SL) (AFABAIAA), Desalination Process Chemicals (IMAEAJAG)

Keywords

• Natural zeolite minerals
• Agricultural growth media
• Soil amendments
• Odor control products
• Traction control media

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Natural Zeolite Sales: Sale of raw and processed natural clinoptilolite zeolite mineral. Products sold in various granulations (Crystal and Fine) for use as flowing/anti-caking agents in feed, industrial applications, and agricultural use.
2. NEREA® Product Sales: Sale of proprietary NEREA® controlled release growth medium for agriculture. Revenue from value-added agricultural products developed using proprietary zeolite technology.
3. Consumer Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of ecoTRACTION (ice/traction control), Smell Grabber (odor control), The Green Patch (soil conditioner), and Z-Lite Feed Additive through e-commerce and retail channels.
4. Industrial Product Sales: Sale of zeolite products for industrial applications including water filtration, waste remediation, artificial turf infill, and construction materials.
5. Private Placement Financing: Capital raise through non-brokered private placement of equity units (common shares and warrants) to fund working capital and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Zeolite mines, processes, and markets natural clinoptilolite zeolite and zeolite-infused products across agriculture, industrial, and home-use applications. Its flagship proprietary product, NEREA®, is a controlled-release plant growth medium positioned as "solid-state hydroponics" that delivers nutrients and water to crops. The company also supplies raw zeolite and value-added consumer/industrial products such as ecoTRACTION, Smell Grabber, Z-Lite Feed Additive, The Green Patch, and Activated Barn Sense.

Product overview

International Zeolite is a supplier of natural zeolite and zeolite-infused products across agriculture, industrial, and home use applications. The product portfolio consists of multiple branded offerings built on the company's core zeolite mineral technology: NEREA® serves as the flagship agricultural product—a controlled-release growth medium positioned as an alternative to hydroponics; ecoTRACTION provides industrial traction/ice control solutions; and several consumer products (Smell Grabber, Z-Lite Feed, The Green Patch, Activated Barn Sense) address odor control, animal feed, and soil conditioning needs. The company operates zeolite mining operations and supplies raw zeolite alongside value-added processed products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEREA®: Revolutionary controlled-release growth medium for agriculture that increases yields, reduces water and fertilizer usage, and shortens growth time.
• ecoTRACTION
• Smell Grabber
• Z-Lite Feed
• The Green Patch
• Barn Sense

Products and services

• NEREA® Controlled-Release Growth Medium A revolutionary controlled-release plant growth medium made from treated clinoptilolite zeolite loaded with nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and trace nutrients; acts as "solid-state hydroponics" enabling multiple crop cycles with only water addition, eliminating the need for circulating pumps or sophisticated sensors. Reduces fertilizer use up to 90%, water use up to 50%, increases yields up to 50%, and shortens crop time by 1-2 weeks.
• ecoTRACTION (and ecoTRACTION Pro) All-natural high-traction mineral alternative to ice melters and road salt. Non-corrosive, safe for concrete, asphalt, vegetation, pets and the environment; one bag covers the same area as nine equivalent bags of salt. Sold for both home use and industrial/commercial traction control.
• Smell Grabber A safe, effective, chemical-free natural zeolite-based odor control solution for use in garbage bins, compost bins, mildew, pet litter, animal cages, and carpet stench.
• Z-Lite Feed Additive Premium clinoptilolite formula feed additive for use as a natural anti-caking or flowing agent in livestock feed; suitable for poultry, equine, goats, cattle, dairy, sheep, swine, and bison, used up to 2% of finished feed. Available in Crystal and Fine granulations.
• The Green Patch Soil Conditioner

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces fertilizer usage by up to 90%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Sun Group Zeolite Property PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2024Amended and restated mining operations and option agreement for the Sun Group Zeolite property, providing access to massive untapped potential of zeolite resources.
• Niagara College Business & Commercialization Innovation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2023Partnership with Niagara College's Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre for commercialization support and validation of NEREA® technology. Building on multiple projects and several years of collaborative work together.
• Niagara College Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2022Formalized partnership for horticultural research and commercialization innovation. MOU signed in January 2023 formalizing the 'magic partnership' to help tackle food insecurity through NEREA® technology.
• Progressive PlanetmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2022Amendment agreement combining proven zeolite deposit with production and processing to increase zeolite product development and sales. Partnership to leverage combined resources for market expansion.
• University of HavanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2022Groundbreaking technology transfer agreement for exclusive development and commercialization of NEREA® - a revolutionary agricultural nutrient technology developed over 30+ years of research by Dr. Sc. Gerardo Rodríguez-Fuentes.
• Vineland Research CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch validation partner for NEREA® agricultural technology. Conducted crop trials confirming dramatic plant growth improvement and cost savings of the NEREA® nutrient system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Clariant: Global specialty chemicals major with a large zeolite and adsorbent/catalyst portfolio serving industrial, agricultural, and emissions-control customers. Comparable to IZ as a zeolite-based solutions provider, but at vastly larger scale and with a much broader chemistry portfolio.
• ICL Group: Major specialty fertilizer and specialty minerals producer with controlled-release and specialty plant nutrition products. Comparable to IZ as a value-added fertilizer supplier, but with global distribution and significantly larger resources.
• Haifa Group: Global specialty plant nutrition company offering controlled-release fertilizers and water-soluble nutrient products for horticulture, hydroponics, and precision agriculture. Overlaps with NEREA®'s controlled-release positioning for commercial growers.
• Compass Minerals: Producer of de-icing salt (e.g., Safe Step) and specialty plant nutrition products including Protassium+ sulfate of potash fertilizers. Comparable to IZ's ecoTRACTION line as a competing de-icing/road safety product and overlaps in fertilizer end markets.
• K+S AG: European-based potash and salt producer with fertilizer, industrial, and de-icing product lines. Comparable to IZ on the fertilizer and ice-melter dimensions, though at vastly larger commodity scale.
• Grodan (ROCKWOOL Group): Leading supplier of stone wool growing media for hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture, directly comparable to NEREA®'s 'solid-state hydroponics' positioning. Represents the entrenched substrate incumbent NEREA® must displace.

Direct peers

• Bear River Zeolite: North American producer and marketer of natural clinoptilolite zeolite for agriculture, water filtration, and industrial absorbents. Direct competitor to IZ's natural zeolite grades, particularly for feed and filtration use cases.
• St. Cloud Mining Company: US-based miner and processor of natural clinoptilolite zeolite sold into agriculture, water treatment, and industrial markets. Closely comparable vertically integrated zeolite mine-to-product model.
• Zeocem: Slovak producer of natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) mined and processed for agriculture, environmental, and industrial applications. Comparable in mine ownership, product breadth, and target customer mix to IZ's natural zeolite business.

Others

• Absorbent Products Ltd. Canadian packager and distributor of zeolite-based products including Z-Lite Feed Additive, The Green Patch, and Activated Barn Sense on behalf of IZ. Channel partner and adjacent business rather than competitor, but a useful comparison for go-to-market and packaging economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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