Iris Industries LLC

Design & manufacturing of sustainable composites for architectural, automotive & consumer markets. Made from recycled & bio-based materials.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Lincoln, NE, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2013
  • Employees 0
  • Website iris-industries.com

Company Summary

Iris Industries manufactures high value products for multiple markets from low value waste materials. Specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable composites using renewable bio-based resin with agricultural residue, recycled and reclaimed materials. We create beautiful, durable, cost effective materials from available waste streams. We have a potent blend of proprietary processes with an experienced management team.

Team

  • Jen A Carlson
    CEO

    Jen Carlson is a LEED AP with over a decade experience in green building. She is the founder of pioneering green builiding supplier, Straw Sticks & Bricks , one of the first in the country. Jen has worked in bringing new green products to market in both residential and commercial sales. She was a founding member of Milestone Inspired Composites.

  • Mark Hansen
    COO

    Mark brings over 25 years of building materials manufacturing operations experience, founder and creator of Thunderstone cast architectural stone. He took the business from his garage to over $2.5 million in annual sales. Previously he served as production manager at Yankee Hill Brick Co.

  • Josh B Shear
    CTO

    Josh developed a method of taking locally recycled glass and turning it into beautiful architectural surfaces and founded Milestone Local Surfaces. From 2008-2013 he built this driveway operation to a full scale manufacturing facility with 50% yearly revenue increases. His unique understanding of process engineering and this market has lead him to develop ever more innovative materials and increasingly efficient production methods.

Advisors

  • Bart Dillashaw
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    Matt Westenberg
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

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