Royal Forge
Sustainable Basalt Manufacturing
Royal Forge is the materials-science and manufacturing branch of RET. It utilizes proprietary plasma-furnace technology to process local basalt gravel into advanced composite materials.
Purpose
Core manufacturing and material innovation engine for RET
Focus
Plasma-powered basalt materials production
Role in Value Chain
Production & Innovation - Core manufacturing and material innovation engine
Products & Services
Continuous Basalt Fiber (CBF)
High-strength continuous fiber for composite applications
Basalt Rebar (BFRP)
Corrosion-resistant reinforcement bars for concrete infrastructure
Properties:
2.5x tensile strength of steel, 5x lighter, immune to corrosion
Basalt Roving
Feedstock material for rebar and fabric production
Basalt Fabrics
Fire-resistant woven textiles for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications
FRP Extrusion Profiles
Non-conductive composite structural profiles
Applications:
Basalt Fire-Resistant Tape
High-temperature adhesive tape for cable insulation and thermal protection
Basalt Dust
Agricultural-grade fertilizer and soil amendment
Applications:
Technology
Operating Temperature
Energy Efficiency Improvement
Target Downtime
Furnace Technology
Proprietary plasma-assisted melting system
Energy Efficiency
75% reduction vs conventional electric furnace
Emissions
Zero combustion gases
Financial Allocation
Phase I Investment (2026)
Equipment Investment
$560,000
Net Profit per Furnace
$721,000
Strategic Fit
Converts local basalt into advanced composite materials, replaces imported critical materials with U.S.-made products, supports infrastructure modernization and defense applications