#1 In Rubber Upcycling
At A1 Rubber, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s the foundation of everything we do. We transform waste Australian tyre rubber into high-quality, long-lasting products, giving end-of-life tyres a second life while reducing environmental impact.
Building on this commitment, A1 Rubber is a proudly Australian manufacturer of high-performance rubber products for sport, play, fitness, landscaping and construction. As a recognised circular economy leader and passionate upcycler of Australian tyre rubber, we design durable, purpose-built solutions that deliver performance, safety and longevity. Our focus on local manufacturing and responsible innovation ensures every product is built to last — and built with purpose.
Our History
1993
Founded as an Australian manufacturer, delivering innovative rubber products for playgrounds and recreational spaces.
1997
Embedded sustainability into the business by beginning the upcycling of end-of-life Australian tyres.
2005
Moved into a purpose-built manufacturing facility to support rapid growth and increasing market demand.
2010
Expanded beyond playgrounds, launching resilient flooring, acoustic underlay and sports underlay solutions.
2010
Opened a Sydney warehouse to better service customers across New South Wales.
2010
Expanded Queensland warehousing to keep pace with growing national demand.
2011
Designed and launched the Rotatub wetpour mixer — developed from contractor feedback to make wetpour installation easier and more accessible.
2012
Brought Olympact fitness underlay to market — the first of its kind — responding to the rise of gyms in high-density urban environments.
2015
Significant growth drove the expansion of Queensland facilities, adding two additional warehouses and increasing total site area to over 7,000m².
2016
Strengthened local manufacturing capability to enhance product quality, consistency and performance.
2022
Recognised by Tyre Stewardship Australia as a Circular Economy Collaborator for the use of Australian end-of-life tyres.
2022
A1 Rubber is acquired by Straight Bat Private Equity Group, supporting the next phase of strategic growth and investment.
2024
Opened a Melbourne warehouse to better service customers across Victoria.
Today
A1 Rubber is a trusted Australian manufacturer and circular economy leader, delivering durable, sustainable rubber solutions nationwide.