Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Smarter Materials. Greener Roads.

Sustainability has long been central to Much Asphalt’s vision. Since 2020, we’ve accelerated innovation in recycling, research, and low-carbon materials — reducing reliance on finite virgin resources and helping lower the carbon footprint of road construction.

Plant Consistency

Modern and regularly updated operating system software ensures product consistency across all Much Asphalt's 15 plants, enabling best practices and quality at all times.

Recycled Asphalt (RA)

Asphalt pavement is 100% recyclable, and Much Asphalt can incorporate 10% to over 50% recycled asphalt in new mixes—conserving petroleum and aggregate resources while reducing material costs.

Advanced Testing

World class testing equipment & expertise have put Much Asphalt’s laboratories in a class of their own. Our CenLab is the only fully SANAS-accredited bitumen & asphalt laboratory in South Africa.

Rubber Recycling

Our subsidiary Spraypave produces Extended Bitumen Rubber (EBR) with 18%–22% recycled tyre rubber, improving road durability, flexibility, & lifespan.

Low-Carbon Bitumen

Much Asphalt's partnership with USA-based Origin Materials creates a low-carbon bitumen with wood residues (since 2021).

Instant Bio-Bitumen

We are testing Instant Bio-Bitumen, a carbon-negative bitumen from natural hydrocarbon resins and waste cashew nut shells.

Glass Recycling

Working with the CSIR, we are currently trialling waste glass as a partial aggregate replacement in hot mix asphalt.

Plastic Reuse

Non-recyclable waste plastic is being researched as an aggregate and binder modifier.

GB5 Trials

GB5, a new cost-effective & hard-wearing asphalt, has been successfully trialled with eThekwini metro in Durban.

50%
RA for a Lower Carbon Footprint

Using 50% recycled asphalt (RA) can reduce carbon footprint by up to 50% per tonne compared to a completely virgin mix.

20%
Recycled Rubber Alternative

By blending recycled ground tyre rubber into our specialised heavy-duty asphalt mixtures, we replace approximately 20% of the petroleum-based virgin bitumen binder.

100%
SANAS Accredited

Our CenLab is the only fully SANAS-accredited bitumen & asphalt laboratory in South Africa

Why Choose Us

Promoting responsible use of petroleum resources

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Cleaner

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Stronger

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Better

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