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What we stand for

What began in a jobsite trailer in a quiet Indiana field has grown into a clear mission — to redefine how the world understands and uses concrete.

From the start, E5® has focused on bringing scientific clarity to a process often clouded by tradition.

Through years of field trials, university partnerships, and third-party validation, we’ve proven that colloidal silica isn’t a concept — it’s a catalyst for progress. Every advancement we make is backed by data, transparency, and results that speak for themselves.

E5® was never meant to operate in isolation.

Our growth is rooted in collaboration — with ready-mix producers, engineers, contractors, and research partners across the country. The opening of our new state-of-the-art facility and innovation lab in Central Indiana embodies that commitment.

By bringing testing, manufacturing, and applied research together under one roof, we’ve created a space where ideas can turn into proven solutions.

From optimizing mix designs to solving real-world challenges, collaboration drives every pour, every test, and every innovation we deliver.

Concrete may harden — but innovation doesn’t.

At E5®, we believe progress is a continuous process. Each project, each data set, and each partnership fuels the next discovery.

Our advanced lab and production systems are designed for constant refinement — not just improving product performance, but advancing the science of hydration and sustainability across the industry.

We’re building a future where every mix is smarter, every cure is more efficient, and every structure stands stronger, longer.

E5® Cures.

While no product will solve 100% of the problems with concrete, E5® Nano Silica provides a solution for MOST of the problems plaguing concrete while also benefiting the environment.

 

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Going back to the basics

In 2014, Joe Shetterley set out to rethink concrete from the ground up. What started as an experiment with nano silica became a breakthrough — proof that even complex problems can be solved by returning to the basics.

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Meet the team

Innovation starts with a great team. Get to know the people behind the platform.

Joe

Joe Shetterley

Founder and CEO

Ben

Ben Shetterley

COO (Chief Operating Officer)
Joel

Joel Cookston

CBO (Chief Branding Officer)

Kelli

Kelli Malcolm

CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
Meg

Meg Gumble

Director of the Office
Carl

Carl Miller

Vice President of Sales
Mike

Mike Will

Director of Finance

Kevin

Kevin Moore

Director of Business Development

Founders Story

Shetterley grew up on job sites.  And, as problems would arise (as they often did), his father would always tell him that “there is no concrete problem that a good old wet cure can’t solve.” 

The trouble is, today’s accelerated construction timelines and jobsite workflows do not always allow for an effective curing process.  And, any time water is added to the surface of the concrete or there is an attempt to prevent evaporation using blankets or spray-on curing compounds, there is a risk of human error and damage to the concrete surface.

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A cure for concrete, its finishers, and the planet.

Shetterley, along with his team at E5®, have proven through millions of yards of concrete poured that E5® Nano Silica is the ultimate cure for concrete.

By simply adding E5® Nano Silica within the concrete mix – with no added labor or time or equipment – fresh-state properties are improved for reduced pumping pressures and easier placement and finishing; evaporation of water is controlled to ensure proper hydration of cement even in extreme weather conditions and under tight timeframes; the concretesurface is densified; and cementitious material can be reduced.

E5® is committed to making a positive impact on the concrete industry and the world – both by reducing carbon emissions and creating quality concrete structures with increased service life and by providing efficient, highly-effective solutions for the men and women who put in the hard work every day on the jobsite. 

This is the Mission of E5®.

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