SAMI Bitumen Technologies was formed in 1978 to meet a market need for new bitumen technology. SAMI is the leading business in Australia supplying the full range of bituminous products to the Australian roads industry. Our products constitute the critical raw material required in the construction of highways, bridges, runways, raceways, container terminals and local roads.
Our comprehensive product range is a “one-stop shop” for our customers to obtain all bituminous products required for the construction of all types of road surfacing. Our product range encompasses a wide variety of bitumen grades, including PMB (Polymer Modified Bitumen), CRMB (Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen), specialised binders, bitumen emulsions, cutback bitumen, crack sealant mastics, and cold-mix asphalts. Leveraging our technical expertise, we continuously pioneer innovative solutions to meet the diverse demands of our customers. Our bitumen and asphalt laboratory is a leading facility in our region, renowned for its advanced capabilities.
SAMI Bitumen Technologies is one of the biggest suppliers of bulk bitumen in Australia operating in Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Sydney, and Melbourne and has a storage capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes nationally for its bulk products. SAMI supplies all bitumen grades as specified in the Australian Standard from their bulk bitumen facilities.
As an independent operator, SAMI enjoys global support and guaranteed bitumen supply from its French parent company Colas, a publicly listed company that operates internationally through businesses primarily focused on specialty bitumen activities.
The Colas Group is a highly regarded global bitumen technology organisation, with an emphasis on bitumen supply and associated technologies. An important element of this strategy has been the investment by a Colas subsidiary in the construction and operation of a new bitumen refinery located in Malaysia, capable of producing more than1 million tons of bitumen per year. Additionally, Colas subsidiaries own and operate a fleet of several bulk hot bitumen shipping vessels in the region.
Our Core Principles
Even amidst evolving landscapes, SAMI Bitumen Technologies values remain our unwavering beacon. They deeply resonate with our ethos of 'strengthening infrastructures' globally.
Respect
Respect, treat others how you would like to be treated
Respect is THE absolute foundation of everything. Without it, there is no trust, no team, no future. At SAMI, we care about and consider everyone - our clients, teams, colleagues and stakeholders. We champion transparency and honesty, and we stick to our word. It is the key to a collective that moves forward together, with high standards and consideration.
Pioneering
Bold innovation, not blind ambition
At SAMI, we push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist, and dare what others do not.
It is about analysing, preparing, calculating risks and pre-empting challenges before taking on the adventure. We innovate with ambition, and we find solutions. Great pioneers are not those who just take a leap of faith and hope for the best, they form their vision and ambition based on intelligence, expertise and boldness.
Commitment
Commitment is about giving your heart and soul
When we commit, it is a collective pact and an investment in everyone's success. At SAMI, you don't succeed alone. We invest in our customers, our teams, and our colleagues, and with our ethical approach and total transparency, we know we can count on our people and partners. This collective energy allows us to go further, to overcome any challenge, and deliver our exceptionally high standards. We commit 100% and we commit together.
Sharing
Knowledge and experience are meant to be passed on
At SAMI, we don't believe in well-kept secrets. Each of us holds knowledge that could and should be shared. We see sharing and guidance as fundamental in helping us all grow. This also ensures that we do not rely solely on a few experts but on a strong collective. We pass on our knowledge so that we can achieve the best of ourselves and others.
