Colorado Invests Nearly $1 Million in Sun Metalon's Zero-Emission Metal Recycling

State funding marks first public-private partnership in company's strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing Sun Metalon has been awarded nearly $1 million from Colorado's Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Fund to scale its zero-emission metal recycling technology. The investment represents the first step in Sun Metalon's strategy to build public-private partnerships that create sustainable, reliable onshore capabilities in areas of national importance. The Technology Sun Metalon's process converts contaminated metal waste—chips, swarf, and sludge from manufacturing—directly into clean, reusable metal pucks without traditional smelting. This eliminates the extreme temperatures, massive energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions of conventional recycling while recovering valuable materials that would otherwise be landfilled. Triple Impact: Environment, Economy, Security The technology addresses three critical national priorities simultaneously: Climate: Zero-emission processing for hard-to-decarbonize metal manufacturing sectors Supply Chain: Domestic recovery of critical materials, reducing foreign supplier dependence National Security: Efficient recycling of high-value metals used in aerospace and defense manufacturing Building Strategic Partnerships This award is the first in our foundation for sustainable public-private partnerships. By aligning innovation with government priorities in manufacturing resilience, critical materials, and climate goals, Sun Metalon is creating reliable onshore capabilities in sectors critical to America's future. The company plans to leverage this state partnership to pursue federal opportunities through the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and other agencies focused on domestic supply chain development. Market Context U.S. manufacturing generates millions of tons of metal waste annually. Industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, and electronics face growing pressure for sustainable supply chains while managing rising material costs. Sun Metalon's technology addresses both challenges. The nearly $1 million award is part of Colorado's $5.2 million investment in companies tackling industrial decarbonization, positioning the state as a clean energy innovation leader while supporting Sun Metalon's transition from development to commercial deployment. Full announcement: Colorado Energy Office Press Release (https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/press-releases/energy-office-awards-5.2-million-to-support-innovative-technologies-that-reduce)