Research and Development

Research and Development projects undertaken by ResourceCo include:

1. The development of material standard specifications for road making materials in conjunction with Transport SA.
2. Pavement Material PM 71 and PM 81 specifications.
3. Series PM 2000 Specifications for the supply of pavement materials.
4. Concrete field trials using recycled aggregates in conjunction with C.S.I.R.O. and CSR Readymix.
5. Builders bin trials for construction waste in conjunction with SITA Environmental Solutions and KESAB.
6. Development of a general-purpose engineered fill from recycled soils from the building and demolition industries, a Zero Waste Grant of $40,000 supported this project.
7. Research trial into the recycling of green waste into bricks including a government grant of $20,000.
8. Development of Bitumix™ with a Zero Waste SA Government grant of $140,000. This project was to develop and commercialise a process of producing a cold emulsified bitumen product, for use as a deep-lift asphalt or in low trafficked applications where traditional gravel roads or hard stands are not suitable.
9. The development of alternative fuel to co fire with natural gas in the cement manufacturing process.
10. Many others trials on plant and equipment with the goal of continuous improvement, such as belt weighing, product contamination removal systems and further development of Alternative Fuel opportunities.
11. These development projects above have been integral with the acceptance and promotion of our recycled products across the construction industry and government organisations. Customers can rely on our products due to the extensive trials and testing which have been undertaken to prove their performance.

ResourceCo have experienced high demand for our goods and services: a direct result of our extensive research and development program. Wide recognition and acceptance from the industry has in turn provided viable and more flexible alternatives for our customers' requirements.

Government authorities and other corporate entities have supported the financial commitment of ResourceCo to the development of recycling. This has been illustrated over past years by the grants that have been received to support our research.

"ResourceCo has a schedule of trials which are planned for the upcoming year that will promote our business and provide growth in key areas of strategic importance. We see this work as vital to our ongoing success," Simon Brown, Managing Director, ResourceCo.