Industries

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Working to ensure safe, clean water

James Cumming & Sons is an industry-leader in environmentally friendly water and wastewater filtration.

Internationally recognised, our high-quality Australian Filter Coal and Activated Carbon products effectively address health risks linked to water and soil contamination.

We manufacture to exact project specifications and service various industries, including potable water, wastewater, process water, desalination pre-treatment, construction, glass manufacturing, soil remediation, iron foundries, civil engineering, steelworks.

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Potable water

Water intended for human consumption must meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 2004 or equivalent. These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety and quality of drinking water.

We supply C&S Brand Australian Filtration media and Support Media for the potable water industry, servicing water filtration plants across Australia, South East Asia and the Middle East.

Additionally, we supply Powdered and Granular Activated Carbons for enhanced water quality and the removal of algal taste, odours, colours, as well as MIB (methyl-isoborneol) Geosmin, microcystin & saxitoxin.

Wastewater

The wastewater industry plays a pivotal role in environmental stewardship by responsibly disposing of water utilised in industrial and commercial processes.

James Cumming & Sons supplies C&S Brand Australian Filtration Media and Support Media to resource recovery plants to assist in treating wastewater to tertiary standards to meet water authority requirements.

We customise our premium products to meet client specifications, delivering high-performance solutions.

Process water

Process water is essential for diverse industries such as paper and pulp mills, steel mills, sugar refineries, mining sites and large industrial and agricultural operations.

James Cumming & Sons supplies high-quality Filter Media to the process water industry, essential for treating water in manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with discharge standards.

We tailor our products to specific purposes and industries, manufacturing them to project specifications.

Desalination pre-treatment

The desalination process extracts salt from seawater. It offers a sustainable water solution that is critical in addressing worldwide water scarcity.

James Cumming & Sons manufactures and supplies dual-media filtration for reverse osmosis (RO) pretreatment to ensure the longevity of RO membranes, also optimising the process in subsequent stages.

We manufacture our dual-media filtration products to exact specifications and supply in a timely and safe manner.

Construction

Water filtration is vital for the construction industry and in contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly building practices.

James Cumming & Sons supplies Filter Media to project management and construction organisations requiring these products for their larger scale projects.

We collaborate with our construction industry clients to deliver tailored filtration solutions that contribute seamless project execution and the efficient management of natural resources.

Glass manufacturing

The glass manufacturing industry heavily relies on specialised carbon products for the colourisation process to achieve vibrant and consistent colours.

James Cumming & Sons supplies premium colourisation carbons for glass bottling plants all around Australian and South East Asia that meet the stringent quality and consistency standards of the industry.

Our industrial Graded Coal is a cost-effective solution, and we are able to collaborate with fellow manufacturers to tailor mineral processing products for specific application needs.

Soil remediation

Soil remediation relies on specialised carbon products to address and resolve soil contamination issues by removing or neutralising or stabilising pollutants and hazardous substances.

At James Cumming & Sons, we manufacture and supply premium Activated Carbons and coal-based products for the adsorption and retention of hydrocarbons, PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and PFOAs (perfluorooctanoic acid).

Our commitment extends to safe packaging and delivering our specific solutions for the soil remediation industry with care.

Iron foundries

Iron foundries depend on a range of essential materials, including coal, blackings, graphites, metallurgical cokes, terraflakes and bentonite blends, to drive iron manufacturing and the efficiency of casting processes.

Milling, packaging and servicing the iron foundry industry is a core part of our 115 year heritage.

At James Cumming & Sons, we have an extensive understanding of the iron foundry industry’s requirements, and we are committed to delivering ongoing support and premium products.

Civil engineering

The civil engineering industry relies on coal and carbon products for key applications in large infrastructure projects from producing high-strength concrete and steel to powering industrial furnaces.

James Cumming & Sons reliably supplies premium coal and carbon for use in civil engineering.

Our clients can trust that our products consistently meet the rigorous standards necessary for civil engineering projects, assuring the quality of their work.

Steelworks

Vital steelworks processes depend on Filter Media for wastewater, as well as coal, carbon and coke products, serving as fuel for furnaces and essential reducing agents in blast furnaces.

James Cumming & Sons has supplied the steelworks industry with these critical materials for over a hundred years.

We are a trusted partner in the steelworks sector, contributing to the efficiency of steel production and the quality of final products by providing premium products.

Thermal

The thermal industry across Southeast Asia relies on coal and carbon products for vital applications such as power generation and boiler operations.

James Cumming & Sons manufactures and supplies coal for the thermal industry. Our advanced crushing processes guarantee products that are fit for industry purposes.

We ensure that our materials not only meet the stringent requirements of power generation but also contribute to the reliability and sustainability of the thermal sector.