COLAS Australia Group

What COLAS Australia Group does

COLAS Australia Group Pty Ltd is a vertically integrated pavement solutions provider and the Australian and New Zealand arm of global Colas Group (Société Colas SA, listed on Euronext Paris). The company produces and supplies asphalt, bitumen emulsions, crumb rubber modified binders, and aggregates, and delivers sprayed sealing, pavement preservation, line marking, and dust control services through state-based contracting teams. Its customer base is dominated by Australian state road authorities (QTMR, TfNSW, Main Roads WA, VDoT), local councils, regional airport operators, and, via its Dust-A-Side subsidiary, mining haul road operators. Geographically the business operates across all six Australian states plus ACT, with a 70%-owned New Zealand subsidiary (ASCO) and a presence in New Caledonia.

The company's core technology stack is built on a national network of aggregate, binder and asphalt production facilities supported by SAMI Bitumen Technologies' import terminals at Kwinana (WA), Laverton (VIC) and Pinkenba (QLD). Proprietary products include EME2 high-modulus asphalt, which delivers equivalent performance to dense graded asphalt at up to 25% reduced pavement thickness; I-Brid high-performance binder developed in collaboration with RMIT; ECO5 sustainable asphalt using recycled crushed glass, crumb rubber from end-of-life tyres, and reclaimed asphalt pavement with warm-mix technology; and the Flowell active LED line marking system. R&D is anchored by an on-site laboratory network, a central testing centre, and university partnerships.

COLAS Australia monetises its services through project-based tenders and multi-year contracts with government agencies and councils, and through ongoing supply agreements for bitumen, binders and specialty asphalt products. There is no public pricing; all contracts are tendered or negotiated. Revenue streams span asphalt production and contracting, bitumen and binder supply (via SAMI), spray sealing services, and managed dust control services for mining (Dust-A-Side). Growth has been driven by a programmatic buy-and-integrate M&A strategy under Colas Group ownership since 2008, complemented by product innovation and expansion of sustainable, warm-mix and crumb rubber solutions aligned with government procurement mandates.

Name

COLAS Australia Group

Legal name

COLAS Australia Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://colas.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

COLAS Australia Group is a vertically integrated pavement solutions provider producing asphalt, bitumen and aggregate products and delivering road, airport and mining infrastructure services primarily to Australian and New Zealand government clients under Colas Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Construction and Pavement Services

NAICS

Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing (324121), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Asphalt Mixing & Paving Materials (Hot/Warm/Cold Mix, RAP/RAS Blends) (EUALAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asphalt Additives & Performance Enhancers (Anti-strip, Warm-mix, Fibers, Rejuvenators) (EUALAKAH), Paving-Grade Asphalt Binder (PG/Performance-Graded) (EUALAKAA), Polymer-Modified Asphalt (PMB) & Modified Binders (SBS/Crumb Rubber/Plastomers) (EUALAKAD)

Keywords

• Asphalt production
• Road construction services
• Pavement maintenance
• Bitumen supply
• Airport pavement surfacing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Production and Contracting: Production and supply of asphalt materials combined with contracting services for road surfacing, maintenance and construction. State-based contracting teams deliver projects across cities, regions and remote areas.
2. Bitumen and Binder Supply: Supply of bitumen, bitumen emulsions, crumb rubber modified binders and specialty binders through SAMI Bitumen Technologies terminals and processing facilities across Australia.
3. Spray Sealing Services: Full range of surfacing and maintenance services including SealCoat application, pavement rejuvenation, crack and joint sealing, and line marking delivered to government agencies, local councils and airports.
4. Dust Control Management (Dust-A-Side): Specialised dust suppression and haul road management services through Dust-A-Side Australia acquisition, serving mining and transport infrastructure sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

COLAS Australia Group produces and supplies asphalt materials, bitumen binders, and spray sealing products through a national network of aggregate, binder and asphalt production facilities. It also delivers road construction, pavement surfacing, maintenance and rehabilitation contracting services to government agencies, local councils, airport operators, and mining clients across Australia and New Zealand. Its portfolio includes specialty products such as EME2 high modulus asphalt, I-Brid binder, ECO5 sustainable asphalt, and the Flowell LED-based active line marking system.

Product overview

COLAS Australia Group operates as a pavement solutions and infrastructure company providing a comprehensive portfolio of road construction and maintenance products and services. The core offerings include asphalt production and paving (hot mix, warm mix, cold mix), spray sealing, SealCoat, crack sealing, and line marking services delivered through state-based contracting teams. Key specialty products include EME2 High Modulus Asphalt for heavy-duty applications, I-Brid innovative binder, ECO5 sustainable asphalt incorporating recycled materials, and crumb rubber asphalt. The company operates subsidiaries including SAMI Bitumen Technologies for bitumen supply and terminals, Dust-A-Side Australia for dust control, Hutchison Quarries for aggregates, and ASCO in New Zealand. Services span aviation (airport pavements), remote area construction with mobile asphalt plants, and specialized treatments including geofabric reseals, Otta Seal, and microsurfacing. Flowell represents an innovative LED-based active road marking technology for smart infrastructure applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SealCoat: Road preservation treatment product for protecting bitumen sealed roads from UV degradation
• Flowell
• ECO5
• ECO asphalt
• EME2
• I-Brid
• SAMI Float
• Gravseal
• Otta Seal
• SAMI Bitumen Technologies
• Dust-A-Side

Products and services

• Asphalt (Hot, Warm and Cold Mix)
• Spray Seal Bitumen spray sealing services for road surfacing and maintenance, including conventional binder application and specialized aggregate spreading, delivered to government agencies, local councils and airports.
• SealCoat Pavement Rejuvenation Pavement rejuvenation treatment that protects bitumen sealed roads from UV degradation, applied as part of COLAS Australia's full range of surfacing and maintenance services for government agencies, local councils and airports.
• Crack and Joint Sealing Pavement preservation service involving sealing of cracks and joints to prevent water ingress and extend pavement life, delivered to government agencies, local councils and airports.
• Flowell Active Line Marking System Active road marking solution using LED panels embedded in pavement structure for dynamic and controlled light signalling, designed to transform roads into multifunctional shared spaces with adaptable public area planning capabilities.
• ECO5 Sustainable Asphalt Sustainable asphalt mix incorporating recycled crushed glass, crumb rubber from old tyres, and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), produced using warm mixing technology to reduce production temperatures and environmental impact.
• EME2 High Modulus Asphalt Structural asphalt designed to achieve high strength and flexibility with reduced pavement thickness up to 25%, achieving the same performance as conventional dense graded asphalt with less material.
• I-Brid High-Performance Binder and Asphalt High-performance binder developed through RMIT and SAMI collaboration providing superior deformation and cracking resistance for asphalt, designed for Australia's harsh weather conditions with maximum rut resistance at high temperatures and flexibility at low temperatures.
• Crumb Rubber Asphalt (CR1) Asphalt using crumb rubber binder blended from end-of-life truck tyres, providing up to 50% improved performance against conventional asphalt with warm-mix additive for safer working temperatures.
• Warm Mix Asphalt Asphalt produced at reduced temperatures using foaming systems or chemical additives, reducing energy consumption, fumes, carbon emissions, and increasing durability by reducing binder oxidisation.
• Geofabric Reseal Road resealing using geofabric reinforcement combined with crumb rubber spray sealing for enhanced pavement durability and extended road life.
• Gravseal Cost-effective surfacing solution for gravel roads using semi priming rubber modified graded seal based on the Otta seal concept.
• Otta Seal Road surfacing treatment using soft bitumen with graded aggregates, originating from Norway for all-weather surfacing on gravel roads.
• Bituminous Slurry Surfacing / Microsurfacing Microsurfacing treatment for road preservation improving rideability and extending pavement life.
• Aviation Pavement Services Airport pavement solutions including runway, taxiway and apron asphalt works for regional airports across Australia.
• Western Australia Mobile Asphalt Plant Portable asphalt production facility enabling road construction in remote Western Australia locations.
• Dust-A-Side Australia (Dust Control Management) Dust control management services for haul and mine roads improving air quality, visibility, worker health and safety, and reducing road maintenance costs.
• SAMI Bitumen Technologies (Bitumen Supply) Bitumen import, storage and processing operations including terminals at Kwinana, Laverton, and Port of Brisbane, producing EME2 bitumen and specialty binders including crumb rubber and polymer modified products.
• Hutchison Quarries (Aggregate Supply) Quarry operations providing aggregate materials for asphalt and road construction in Queensland.
• Line Marking Road line marking services as part of full surfacing and maintenance service offerings for government agencies, local councils and airports.

Quantifiable outcome

• EME2 asphalt reduces pavement thickness by up to 25% while maintaining the same traffic load capacity compared to conventional dense graded asphalt, resulting in cost savings for clients and reduced raw material demand
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dust-A-Side AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2023COLAS acquired Dust-A-Side Australia expanding service offerings into dust control management for haul and mine roads. Strategic connection enables Dust-A-Side to leverage COLAS in-house manufacturing facilities, operational scale and technical expertise. Dust-A-Side provides services focusing on worker health and safety, operational efficiency and sustainability in the mining sector.
• ASCO (Auckland, New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020COLAS acquired 70% shareholding in ASCO, an Auckland-based company specialising in asphalt manufacturing and surfacing. ASCO gains access to COLAS' full range of safe sustainable solutions from materials to mobility. ASCO has 90 years of industry experience and operates within the New Zealand market under the COLAS umbrella.
• Hanson (Wolfdene Quarry)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2019Hanson Wolfdene quarry visited during QTMR Bitumen Bootcamp training course for Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads staff, demonstrating aggregate supply chain and quality control processes.
• SAMI Bitumen TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2014SAMI Bitumen Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of COLAS Australia and the primary supplier of bitumen and specialty binders. SAMI developed EME2 bitumen at Port of Brisbane terminal and I-Brid binder in collaboration with RMIT. Operates bitumen import terminals at Kwinana (WA) and Laverton (VIC). All COLAS asphalt and contracting operations rely on SAMI for binder supply including crumb rubber modified binders, high-float emulsions and warm mix additives.
• RMIT UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2014Collaborative R&D partnership with RMIT under guidance of Dr Filippo Giustozzi for the development of I-Brid high-performance binder that provides maximum rut resistance at high road temperatures and high flexibility at low temperatures. RMIT collaboration was instrumental in creating binder technology suited to Australia's harsh weather conditions.
• VSA Group (Victoria)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner50% owned joint venture incorporating Primal and InRoads spray sealing, Centre State Asphalt and Western Quarries businesses in Victoria, and TopCoat Asphalt in South Australia. VSA provides spray sealing, asphalt and quarry operations across eastern and southern Australia.
• Hutchison QuarriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHutchison Quarries in Queensland, founded by the late Scott Hutchison, supplies aggregate materials. COLAS maintains a relationship with Hutchison Quarries for aggregate supply supporting asphalt production and contracting operations in Queensland.
• Centre State Asphalt (Victoria)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVictorian asphalt producer that paved 540 tonnes of I-Brid asphalt on Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo for VDoT trial. Binder was blended at SAMI's Laverton plant and transported to Centre State Asphalt's Maryborough plant for asphalt production.
• Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (QTMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQTMR is the primary government customer in Queensland and a strategic partner for technology adoption. QTMR mandated warm mix asphalt techniques for all their projects and has been instrumental in adopting EME2 and crumb rubber modified asphalt. Joint Bitumen Bootcamp training program conducted for QTMR Roadtek staff on bitumen, aggregates and asphalt.
• TransurbanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransurban organised a fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House Charities attended by 10 members from COLAS QLD. Supports families with seriously ill children through in-hospital emergency accommodation at Queensland Children's Hospital.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boral Limited: Boral is Australia's largest integrated construction materials and asphalt producer, competing head-to-head with COLAS on state road authority and council tenders for asphalt supply, spray sealing and quarry aggregates across NSW, QLD, VIC and WA.
• Fulton Hogan Australia: Fulton Hogan is a major Australasian road construction, asphalt and infrastructure services contractor with parallel operations in Australia and New Zealand, matching COLAS on spray sealing, asphalt paving and airport pavement tenders.
• Downer EDI (Roads and Infrastructure): Downer's Road Services business delivers asphalt, surfacing and asset management for government road authorities across Australia and NZ, competing directly with COLAS on regional and remote tenders such as Pilbara and Wheatbelt works.
• Hanson Australia (Heidelberg Materials): Hanson produces aggregates, asphalt and concrete across Australia and operates its own bitumen and binder supply chain, overlapping directly with COLAS' vertically integrated aggregate-binder-asphalt model.
• Alex Fraser Group: Alex Fraser is Australia's largest recycler of construction materials, producing high-RAP asphalt and crushed concrete aggregates; it competes directly with COLAS' ECO5 and reclaimed-asphalt offerings on sustainable road tenders.
• Wagstaff Paving: Wagstaff Paving operates asphalt plants and spray sealing crews across VIC and regional areas, directly competing with COLAS' VSA Group and TopCoat Asphalt on council and regional Victoria tenders.
• Stabilised Pavements of Australia: Stabilised Pavements of Australia provides pavement recycling, stabilising and asphalt services across NSW, VIC and QLD, overlapping with COLAS' maintenance and rehabilitation service line.
• VSA Group: VSA Group is a 50%-owned COLAS joint venture covering Primal, InRoads, Centre State Asphalt, Western Quarries and TopCoat, but it also competes with COLAS' wholly-owned NSW/QLD operations on Victorian and South Australian tenders.

Broad incumbents

• CRH plc: CRH is a global building materials group cited alongside Colas Group in the asphalt paving market and operates cement, aggregates and asphalt assets globally, including Australia, as a broad incumbent competitor.
• CEMEX: CEMEX is a globally diversified cement, ready-mix and aggregates producer named in the same Verified Market Research report as a key participant in the global asphalt paving market alongside Colas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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