Fives wins Marc Regnier Innovation recyclage 2024 Prize for its groundbreaking concrete recycling solution
Presented at the SIM congress in Dijon on October 3, the Marc Regnier Innovation recyclage 2024 prize was awarded to Fives for its concrete recycling solution. This innovation enables 100% of deconstructed concrete to be recycled, while preserving all its component value.
A technological achievement
Fives’ concrete recycling solution stands out due to its advanced features:
- Selective crushing with FCB Rhodax® technology, which offers material bed compression for better component release.
- Efficient components recovery with FCB TSV™ Classifier, which enables the effective recovery of the three main components of concrete - aggregates, sand, and cement.
100% Recycling efficiency
The unique technology developed by Fives enables recycling and recovery of 100% of demolition concrete. The advantages of this innovation are multiple:
- Reuse of constituents: all components can be reused in the production of new cements and concretes, promoting a circular economy.
- Reduced resource extraction: by recycling concrete, the need for new sand and aggregates is significantly reduced, preserving natural resources.
- CO2 emissions reduction: the process not only reduces CO2 emissions but also captures them, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
Industry adoption and future prospects
The FCB Rhodax® solution has already been adopted by customers seeking to decarbonize their building materials production. Following the successful start-up of Heidelberg Materials recycling unit in Poland in 2024, Fives' technology will be implemented at three other sites in Asia and Europe by 2025.
Fives' concrete recycling solution is not just about recycling, it is about transforming the way we consider construction waste.
This award underlines Fives' commitment to innovation and sustainable development in the construction industry. Thanks to its cutting-edge technologies and commitment to sustainable development, Fives is paving the way for a greener, more efficient industry.