In the United States (US), Verde Resources Inc., a leader in sustainable, next-generation infrastructure materials, has worked closely with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. and its state-of-the-art Paragon Technical Services laboratory to validate a groundbreaking emulsion. This emulsion, tested and piloted through a collaborative effort, will be integral to producing low-carbon surface course materials for sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Verde Resources specializes in innovative solutions that advance the transition to a Net Zero future.
By integrating proprietary technologies with sustainable practices, Verde is at the forefront of creating low-carbon materials for infrastructure projects worldwide
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, a subsidiary of Ergon, Inc., is a leading provider of high-performance asphalt products and technologies.
With decades of experience, Ergon specializes in delivering advanced emulsions, polymer-modified asphalts, and other solutions that enhance pavement performance and sustainability.
Proprietary emulsifying agent
The process involved blending a proprietary emulsifying agent with Ergon’s high-performance emulsion base to create a specialized emulsion.
This emulsion acts as a unique binder, facilitating the integration of Verde’s carbon and aggregates into a durable and sustainable surface material.
The material was installed on December 20, 2024, at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track.
This marks the first time this proprietary emulsifying agent has been blended with emulsion base asphalt in the United States, and the results exceeded our expectations and represent another crucial step forward in transforming America’s US$165 billion road surfacing industry. Collaborating with organizations as experienced and professional as Ergon and Paragon is critical to scaling Verde’s breakthrough approach to making road surfacing more cost-effective, durable, and environmentally friendly. Their team’s dedication to detail and expertise in manufacturing have been invaluable, and we are excited to continue working with the best in the industry, said Eric Bava, Chief Operating Officer of Verde Resources.
This achievement was preceded by a small-scale pilot at Paragon Technical Services in Mississippi (MS) on December 4, 2024, and a more extensive production run at Ergon’s Port Birmingham emulsion mill in Alabama (AL) on December 18, 2024.
Verde has introduced a unique innovation to the U.S. asphalt industry, and we were eager to be part of this groundbreaking project. It was a pleasure working alongside their team to successfully produce this emulsion for the first time in the United States. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions, said Larry Tomkins, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Ergon.
