AECI Much Asphalt and Origin Materials have launched a programme to create a novel low-carbon bitumen that is expected to create considerable value in the developing African market. It could also revolutionise global bitumen production.

Charmaine Du Preez, Product Manager: AECI Specialty Chemicals, is the President of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists South Africa (COSCHEM). At the same time Jacques Strydom, Technical Manager: AECI Specialty Chemicals who was previously the Chair of the Cape Town Chapter, is a member of the Council, Chair of the Afternoon Lecture Committee and a Lecturer in Basic Chemistry and Surface Chemistry.

Only 20% of rubber tyres are recycled in South Africa, so the reuse of waste rubber in asphalt has the potential to significantly increase this figure and support greater sustainability.

Polymeric emulsifier technologies that enable customers to use waste oil in blasting have been developed by AECI Mining Chemicals. This is particularly desirable from an environmental management perspective.

AECI Mining, AECI Much Asphalt, AECI Spraypave and AECI Specialty Chemicals

AECI has invested EUR2,5 million in a strategic collaboration with Clariter, an international cleantech company with a revolutionary upcycling technology that transforms plastic waste

AECI’s range of hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants that protect people against the spread of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) have received important credentials confirming their efficacy and quality in the fight against COVID-19!

G-user preventative maintenance technology, developed in-house by AECI Specialty Chemicals, is ensuring minimal downtime on two excavators at the B2Gold mine in Namibia.

AECI Much Asphalt has presented free workshops to government departments, contractors and consultants, SMMEs and new entrants into the asphalt sector for nearly 15 years.

AECI is the first in Africa to offer the eco-friendly, globally patented Mega-Inliner^® supply chain system to the continent’s burgeoning food and beverage industry. A number of leading brands are already lining up, including The Coca-Cola Company.