Fortress North America

About

Fortress North America is a fire-retardant technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stevensville, Montana, with additional locations in California. The company specializes in developing magnesium chloride-based long-term fire retardants (LTR) that are environmentally friendly and effective for wildfire suppression. Fortress has made significant strides in the industry, becoming the first new company in over two decades to have its aerial fire retardants approved on the US Forest Service's Qualified Product List. In May 2023, Fortress was fully acquired by Compass Minerals, following a previous minority stake acquisition in January 2022. This acquisition enhances Fortress's logistics and production capabilities, allowing for rapid expansion in the fire retardant market. The company serves various sectors, including electrical power, rail transport, and residential industries, and has secured a supply agreement with the US Forest Service for its approved aerial retardants. Fortress continues to focus on innovation and the development of new formulations to address ecological challenges in wildfire prevention.