A new innovative technology is helping utilities and road asset owners streamline repairs and cut back on construction waste.
SIMEX has launched its ART 1000 Gen II solution, which leverages zero-waste technology to make asphalt repair and road surface maintenance faster, cleaner and more sustainable.
This innovative solution allows for asphalt regeneration without removing milled material or introducing new aggregates, which SIMEX said sets a new standard in road maintenance efficiency.
At the core of the SIMEX ART 1000 is a patented technology specifically designed to regenerate bituminous conglomerate using 100 per cent of the existing material on site.
As there is no need to add external materials or remove what’s already in place, this solution as environmentally friendly as it is cost-effective.
A multi-stage process in one efficient machine
During operation, the ART 1000 Gen II performs multiple functions in a single pass, including:
- Milling the deteriorated section of road
- Controlling the injection of rejuvenating agents, which are automatically adjusted based on milling depth and machine speed
- Granulating the milled material to the ideal grain size
- Performing the final mixing to producing a homogenous, ready-to-use recycled conglomerate
The regenerated mix is then redeposited directly into the milled area, ready to be levelled and compacted using standard tools like rollers or vibrating plates.
A greener, smarter way to repair roads
By reusing all materials on-site, the SIMEX ART 1000 not only eliminates waste but also reduces the need for new asphalt mixes and raw aggregates. This translates into:
- Lower operational costs
- Minimal traffic disruption
- Immediate road usability post-repair
This focus on sustainability also aligns with modern environmental and operational standards, making it a smart investment for forward-thinking municipalities and contractors. It’s also ideal for common surface distresses, such as:
- Alligator or branch cracking
- Surface bumps, dips or ripples
- Potholes and joint gaps
- Localised wear or aggregate smoothing
- Temporary repairs requiring high-speed turnaround
The SIMEX ART 1000 also ensures rapid, long-lasting surface restoration that does not generate waste, requires minimal crew and equipment to complete, and results in zero material procurement and transport costs. This regeneration can also be repeated during future maintenance cycles
With an operating depth of 30–60mm, the ART 1000 Gen II is ideal for functional maintenance and surface distress restoration, ensuring safer roads and smoother rides with fewer resources.
The SIMEX ART 1000 Gen II is set to launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2025. For early access and more information as it becomes available, contact your local SIMEX dealer:
Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
Walkers Hammers – walkershammers.com.au
New South Wales
Groundtec – groundtec.com.au
Queensland and Northern Territory
QLD Rock Breakers – rdw.com.au/qld-rock-breakers
Western Australia
Total Rockbreaking Solutions – totalrockbreaking.com.au
For contact details, visit attachmentspecialists.com.au/simex
