Where We Come From
An Australian invention, built for the toughest conditions on earth
- Founded in Western Australia — born from the challenges of remote mining, industrial, and agricultural environments
- Identified a gap — traditional pavements fail under heavy loads, extreme heat, and remote logistics
- Millions invested in R&D to develop a completely new approach to pavement technology
- Product is internationally patented — a protected invention across global markets
- Proven in Australia's harshest conditions — Pilbara mine sites, feedlots, airports, heavy vehicle workshops
- Now scaling nationally and internationally from three manufacturing facilities
THE INSPIRATION
Roman cobblestone roads have lasted over 2,000 years. No other pavement system comes close. The reason? Interlocking modular pieces that flex and distribute load — instead of one rigid slab that cracks. That's the principle Rombus is built on.
What We Are
An Australian manufacturer solving a global problem
- Rombus Industries — manufacturer of patented modular flexible concrete pavement systems
- We make the world's first flexible pavement with a hard concrete surface
- Two products: V1 Grid (the original) and V2 Fusion — a technical evolution that removed the need for expansion joints
- 100% manufactured in Australia using 100% locally sourced recycled polypropylene
- Full supply, delivery, and technical support capability — nationally and internationally
The Problem We Solve
Every operator knows these pain points
Asphalt Fails
Wheel screwing, heat damage, constant maintenance. Short lifespan under heavy-duty traffic.
Concrete is Costly
250mm+ slabs need formwork, steelwork, pump trucks. Costs spiral — especially in remote areas.
Dust & Compliance
Unsealed surfaces create dust, drainage and access issues. Ongoing suppression costs and regulatory risk.
Downtime
Long construction schedules, lengthy curing, road closures. Every day of downtime costs money.
Rombus V1 Grid — The Original
Battle-tested on Tier 1 mining, civil and industrial projects
1000 × 1000
Tile Size (mm)
1 m² per tile
40 mm
Thickness
Minimal overlay profile
10,900 kg/m²
Compressive Strength
With concrete
1 m³ / 25 m²
Concrete Usage
~0.04 m³/m²
5.4 kg/m²
Recycled Plastic
5.6 kg per tile · 100% Aus. PP
Key Advantages
▪ Distinctive geometric grid — proven structural lock pattern
▪ Overlays directly onto failed slabs — no demolition
▪ Used at BMA Blackwater & multiple heavy-vehicle workshops
▪ In-situ repair — lift a section, fix subgrade, replace. Non-destructive
▪ Granular fill compatible — road base, limestone, permeable aggregates
▪ New install or overlay — onto 95% compacted subgrade, or directly over existing ground
Both V1 & V2: 40% faster install · 33% less on-site labour · 100% Australian recycled plastic
Rombus V2 Fusion ★ Recommended
The next generation — bigger tiles, simpler install, built for the heaviest loads
1165 × 1165
Tile Size (mm)
Larger sheet — fewer joins
48 mm
Thickness
Heavier-duty profile
10,900 kg/m²
Compressive Strength
With concrete
1 m³ / 21.7 m²
Concrete Usage
~0.046 m³/m²
5.6 kg/m²
Recycled Plastic
100% Australian PP
Key Advantages
▪ Easier to install — simpler clipping, less training
▪ No expansion joints — continuous monolithic finish
▪ Engineered for the heaviest loads — thicker, stronger, simpler
▪ Overlapping key joint — sheets interlock for a stronger panel-to-panel connection
▪ One continuous shape — single repeating pattern, uniform load distribution
▪ Palletised for container shipping — international deployment ready
Both V1 & V2: 40% faster install · 33% less on-site labour · 100% Australian recycled plastic
How It Works
From bare ground to finished pavement — faster than anything else
01
Prepare
Use existing ground. Minimal earthworks.
02
Lay Grid
Clip together on site. No skilled labour.
03
Pour
Concrete directly in. No pump trucks.
04
Screed
Level back to grid. 1 cube per 25 m².
05
Finish
Exposed aggregate or honed polish.
- No formwork, no steelwork, no pump trucks, no control joints
- 40% faster to install than traditional methods — 33% less labour on site
Install In Action
Quick, easy, minimal labour — vs a massive slab system, for similar or better results
LIVE INSTALL FOOTAGE
TRADITIONAL SLAB
- Excavate & remove existing surface
- Re-engineer sub-base
- Formwork, rebar, large pour
- Days of curing & downtime
ROMBUS
- Lay tiles directly over existing surface
- Clip together — no specialist trades
- Pour shallow concrete (40–48 mm)
- Operational in days, not weeks
40% FASTER · 33% LESS LABOUR
Built From What Would've Been Buried
Every Rombus tile diverts Australian plastic waste from landfill — not adds to it
WHERE IT WAS HEADED
Australia sends ~2.5 million tonnes of plastic to landfill every year
EVEN ON A SMALL JOB
The BMA Blackwater workshop — just 1,200 m² — diverted
~6.5 tonnes
of 100% Australian recycled polypropylene from landfill
1,200 m² × 5.4 kg/m² = 6,480 kg recycled plastic locked into the workshop floor
>130,000 kg
CO² avoided on BMA — less concrete, no excavation
No demolition
Lays over existing surface — zero excavation, trucking or dump fees
Compounds at scale
Every m² installed = more waste plastic permanently out of the system
Case Study: BHP Mitsubishi Alliance — Part 1 of 2
BMA Blackwater, QLD — 1,200 m² heavy vehicle maintenance workshop
BEFORE — FAILED SLAB
Pink survey markings trace the network of cracks across the existing 200–350 mm fibre-reinforced concrete.
DURING — LIVE WORKSHOP
A CAT 560 haul truck is parked metres from the work zone — the alternative was months of full demolition.
The Challenge
A 200–350 mm thick, 40 MPa fibre-reinforced slab on compacted sub-base had failed under heavy mining vehicle loads. Severe cracking, slab shifting, and groundwater pumping to the surface meant standard repair wasn't viable. Conventional remediation required removing 417 m³ of concrete, excavating, re-engineering the sub-base, and pouring a new slab — taking the workshop offline for months.
417 m³
Concrete to Remove
49 Days
Conventional Timeline
Case Study: BHP Mitsubishi Alliance — Part 2 of 2
The Rombus solution — installed, finished, and operational in 10 days
1. GRID LAID
1,200 m² of Rombus Grid laid directly over the failed slab — no demolition.
2. POURED
Just 45 m³ of concrete poured into and over the grid — a smooth, level finish.
3. OPERATIONAL
Trafficable in 10 days — geometric grid signature visible in the cured wear surface.
~$780K
Saved
vs full removal & rebuild
>130,284 kg
CO₂ Avoided
Less concrete & earthworks
7,506 kg
Recycled Plastic
100% Australian polypropylene
39 Days
Faster
Operational in just 10 days
Our Facilities
Three manufacturing locations across Australia
Western Australia
Bibra Lake, Perth
Head office, R&D, and manufacturing. Serving WA's mining, industrial, and construction sectors.
South Australia
Elizabeth South, Adelaide
Manufacturing facility with Port of Adelaide access (~30 km). Export hub for international orders.
Queensland
Kunda Park, Sunshine Coast
Manufacturing facility serving Queensland and northern markets.
National & International
Australian made, globally available
Australia
Direct supply across all states and territories. Established relationships with Tier 1 miners, government, agriculture, and civil contractors. Growing dealer and distributor network. Three manufacturing facilities — WA, SA, QLD.
International
Internationally patented invention with global protection. Palletised shipping from Port of Adelaide. Two partnership pathways — distribution or commission agreement. Active interest from multiple international markets.
What Happens Next
Structured process — long-term partnerships, not transactions
- We begin with a Due Diligence process — aligned on capability, market, and commitment
- Two partnership options — Distribution or Commission Agreement
Distribution
You provide
Minimum stock holding, local marketing, local presence, installation capability, grow your territory
We provide
Training, marketing materials, brochures, flyers, engineering updates, product support
Commission Agreement
You bring the purchase order to Rombus. We pay 3% commission on the PO. You do the work, you bring the business. We handle the sale — you earn.
