About MaxSil™
MaxSil™ has developed and patented a unique silicon-based plant nutrient that boosts crop yields by up to 25% whilst reducing NPK fertiliser and pesticide needs.
MAXSIL™ Boosts Yield
Extensive field trials have confirmed MaxSil™ boosts both crop yields & financial returns. The benchmark for silicon fertilisers is the amount of contained soluble or “Plant Available Silicon” (PAS) per weight. MaxSil™ contains 36 times more PAS than competitor products.
MaxSil™ was recognised in 2012-2013 with a Federal grant of $380,000 as well as being recognised as a finalist in the Banksia Environmental Awards and the inaugural Clean Tech Open accelerator program.
CURRENT STATUS
MaxSil Pty Ltd has been formed to focus solely on realising the potential of the silicon fertiliser product MaxSil™, and commenced production of the MaxSil™ product at a new facility in Brendale (North of Brisbane) in the last quarter of 2022.
MaxSil™ product can be purchased from our partner distributor’s stockists, Nutrien AG Solutions, Muir’s, AIRR, XL Gro, and Elders . Maxsil Stockists.
History
The MaxSil™ product was discovered by David Archer in 2011 through his special cement business.
Pilot production of 250 tonnes was successfully trialled across a range of crops from 2014 to 2017.
PATENTS
Patents have been granted to MaxSil Pty Ltd in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium, and Brazil.
The ownership of these patents and rights has been confirmed by independent experts in 2021. Prior to the corporate restructuring, all patents and trademarks were checked by independent patent attorneys, as selected by MaxSil’s legal advisors, GRT Lawyers in Brisbane, and were found to be all in good standing.
MaxSil™ is a unique silicon fertiliser in more ways than one
MaxSil™ is patented in 7 countries over three continents. It is made from recycled glass, so is part of the circular economy.
PARTNERS
MaxSil has committed to sponsor a preliminary research project, “The alleviation of Aluminium Toxicity” in Western Australian Soils for boosting Wheat yield. MaxSil has committed $30k for this project, which in turn may evolve into a Federal Government’s “Linkage Project”.
David Archer
Managing Director
David has a 25 year history in the design, build and operation of fine powder production plants using a variety of fine grinding equipment and various feedstocks.
He has previously built and operated two large scale powder production facilities (one in Tasmania and another in Queensland) of a similar design to the new plant to be established in Brisbane.
Product from the previous manufacturing plants was marketed as an extremely successful concrete additive that provides high early strength, particularly in sprayed mixes used as a reinforcing material for mining and civil tunnel projects.
He led the team to develop and patent the MaxSil™ product from a soda lime (waste) glass feedstock and again, will lead the team to build and operate the new facility.