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The Role of Calcined Clays in Sustainable Construction
Understanding Calcined Clays Calcined clays are not merely a replacement for traditional materials. They represent a significant advancement in sustainable construction. The potential of these materials lies in their ability to lower carbon emissions associated with cement production. By utilizing calcined clays, we can achieve substantial reductions in CO2 emissions, thus contributing to a more sustainable future. Not All Clays Are Equal A common misconception in the industr
Mar 243 min read


From Mine Tailings to Technology: Cementitious Strategies for Lithium, Alumina & Iron Mining By-Products
As with any mining process, metal production from all mineral deposits incurs the inevitable production of mineral residues. The global push for sustainable resource management has placed increasing pressure on the mining industry to find viable solutions for processing by-product residue materials. Lithium mining, crucial for battery technologies, generates substantial by-products, At the 3rd Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering Sympo
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Reformix looks to Revolutionise Agriculture with Eco-Friendly Fertilizers Synthesised from Mining By-Products
Reformix’s core expertise lies in advanced materials characterisation, compositional modelling, Industrial process and product optimisation to convert underutilised by-products into engineered products - mostly in the construction, industrial chemistry and cement/concrete sectors.
The question then became: Could this same material science foundation we've curated as experts in the construction and industrial chemistry fields also create value in agriculture?
The answer was
Sep 26, 20244 min read


Reformix Joins Southwest Hemp Committee to Pioneer Sustainable Building Solutions
Reformix has recently been invited to join the Southwest Region’s Hemp Alliance Group, marking a significant step in sustainable construction efforts in Western Australia. This collaboration aims to develop innovative building materials using hemp agricultural byproducts combined with geopolymer binders. The initiative promises to deliver a carbon-negative, cost-effective, and locally produced alternative to traditional concrete, with the potential to benefit both the environ
Oct 9, 20222 min read


Ramon Skåne And Hendrik Gildenhuys: Pioneers In Collie’s Sustainability Movement With “Colliecrete”
Appearing on the ABC, Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys, are spearheading an eco-friendly concrete initiative. Embracing innovation and environmental responsibility, the Reformix directors have invented a pioneering concrete solution named 'Colliecrete', aiming to transform Collie by-products into commercial concrete...
Sep 17, 20212 min read


Sustainable Housing built from Industry Waste Material
Engaging with Stakeholders for Reinventing the Construction Industry
Reformix, spearheaded by directors Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys, stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, revolutionizing the construction landscape by transforming coal industry by-products into eco-friendly building materials. This visionary initiative, highlighted in a recent Murdoch University article during work with the Colliecrete Project, showcases Reformix's commitment to sustainabl
Jul 21, 20211 min read


Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys co-found the “Colliecrete Project” with Murdoch University
Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys Spearhead Colliecrete’s Research Efforts & Feasibility Study in Western Australia 🌟🔍.
Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys joined forces in co-founding the Colliecrete project, actively contributing as researchers in the pursuit of innovative geopolymer concrete solutions and its feasibility in Collie, in Western Australia’s southwest region. Embracing their roles, they continued their groundbreaking research aimed at revolutionizing constr
Jan 31, 20212 min read


Transforming Industrial Waste into “Concrete Gold”, Reformix Innovators Recognised in Murdoch University’s Think Big Program
In a groundbreaking venture towards sustainable innovation, Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys both Environmental Engineering students at Murdoch University, have emerged as finalists in Murdoch University's prestigious "Think Big" program and set their sights on a revolutionary startup idea with Reformix Materials Group...
Feb 9, 20202 min read


Beginning of the “Eco-Concrete” Vision & Innovation
Ramon Skåne and Hendrik Gildenhuys pioneer Geopolymer Concrete in Western Australia...
Feb 2, 20201 min read

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