AIC Group, a global specialist in thermal treatment and waste-to-energy technology, is expanding into the Australasian market through a new distribution partnership with local equipment and systems integrator SKALA Environmental.
A Partnership Built on Innovation and Market Need
Craig Cosgrove, Director at SKALA Environmental, says the partnership reflects a shared desire to tackle one of the industry’s most persistent issues: managing organics residual material a after composting.
“FOGO and other organics waste streams continue to grow, and the market is demanding alternatives to traditional mulch and compost outlets,” Cosgrove says.
“This partnership enables us to deliver innovative systems that create new revenue opportunities while supporting broader sustainability goals.”
A New Solution for Organics Overburden
Among the technologies SKALA expects to gain immediate market traction is the AIC Mobile EcoChar Phoenix 8000, designed specifically for managing organic and timber overburden from composting and wood-processing facilities.
The Phoenix 8000 delivers volume reductions of up to 90% with no required pre-processing, converting wood waste into high-value biochar suitable for agriculture, compost blends, and carbon markets. With a 28 m³ chamber and throughput rates of 8–12 tph, the system sets a new benchmark for mobile biochar production.
Key features include:
• Significant onsite volume reduction
• High-capacity continuous processing
• No pre-processing required
• Eliminates transport and disposal costs
• Remote-control drive and deployment
• Track-mounted mobility
• Live-stream video for safe and visible loading
• Diesel–electric hybrid efficiency
• Carbon sequestration benefits
• Low operating cost and operator-friendly design.
Australia’s first Phoenix 8000 unit is scheduled for commissioning in early 2026, producing high-quality biochar for agricultural applications.
Growing Market Demand for Biochar
AIC Group’s Technical Sales Director, Conor Donnelly says the global shift toward decarbonisation is accelerating interest in biochar.
“Biochar isn’t just a by-product — it’s a smart business opportunity. Companies are increasingly focused on reducing their carbon footprint, and our technology is ideally positioned to support carbon-reduction targets.”
Cosgrove agrees, noting the expanding commercial upside: “Biochar enhances soil health, boosts yields, and improves water retention, making it a premium input for agriculture and horticulture. Its carbon-rich structure enables long-term carbon sequestration, supporting climate-change mitigation and unlocking new revenue through carbon credits. The result is a high-value product for composting, horticulture, and agricultural industries.”
To learn more about AIC’s biochar and thermal treatment technologies, contact SKALA Environmental at sales@skala-env.com.au or call +61 2 4905 0650. More information is available at www.skala-env.com.au