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EDUCATION
Satu Bumi
In their most basic sense, precast concrete products are made by filling moulds with a wet concrete mixture and allowing them to cure. However, with the evolution of GRC concrete technology, although concrete planters are still manufactured with the use of form moulds, they can now be made to be much harder, much stronger, more waterproof and more durable.
EDUCATION
Satu Bumi
Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete is often referred to in different ways such as GRC, Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete or Lightweight Concrete. While the name can be interchangeable the fundamentals of well manufactured GRC remain the same and it is an amazing material for making high quality precast concrete planters.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
Fytogreen Australia
Fytogreen’s latest installation at Festival Tower Two, King William Street (Adelaide) showcases how GRC water reservoir planters can elevate urban design while keeping upkeep simple.
NEWS
Schweigen
South Melbourne DesignFest 2025 has officially concluded - and it delivered an inspiring, high-energy showcase of product design and innovation. Schweigen was proud to stand alongside 13 other leading brands in the Open House Showcase, presenting the very best in contemporary design, craftsmanship and innovation.
NEWS
APT Asia Pacific
In a global first for the sports surface industry, APT (Advanced Polymer Technology) has joined forces with Paintback to give unwanted domestic paint a powerful second life through their Australian-made Laykold® courts and the backing of all locally produced turf products.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
Fytogreen Australia
From installation day to today — what a difference time and nature make.
NEWS
Satu Bumi
Choosing precast concrete planter boxes for commercial landscaping projects is easy, right? Well, maybe not as easy as it looks! But since planter boxes usually form a long term and highly visible element of most commercial building or landscaping projects, it’s important to get your planter box decision right. Let’s have a look at five things you should take into consideration.
PROJECT CASE STUDIES
Satu Bumi
From a very broad perspective, GRC planters can be either sourced as a commodity or as a solution and both approaches can be appropriate depending on the circumstances. Let’s have a closer look at each of these approaches.
NEWS
ASKIN
When it comes to defence infrastructure, material selection is about more than structure — it’s about security, resilience, thermal performance, and long-term operational efficiency. ASKIN’s insulated panel systems are increasingly the trusted choice for architects, builders, and defence contractors delivering the next generation of bases, training facilities, logistics hubs, and secure operational environments.
NEWS
ASKIN
When it comes to high-performance sporting facilities, material selection goes far beyond appearance — it’s about durability, acoustic control, thermal performance, and long-term efficiency. ASKIN’s insulated panel systems are increasingly the material of choice for architects and builders delivering the next generation of stadiums, indoor arenas, aquatic centres, and school and community sports hubs.