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The limitations of the two conventional approaches to rock breaking are well understood. Blasting demands the transport and handling of extremely dangerous materials, with serious security and environmental implications, and remains unavailable or in short supply across much of the world.

Hydraulic hammers break by vibration: an inherently inefficient means of energy transfer, and one that progressively shortens the life of the carrier excavator.

It was long familiarity with both methods that led to the founding of RKX Rock Extraction Ltd in 2021, and to the conclusion that breaking by controlled and precise shock, produced electrically, offered a fundamentally better solution to this problem.

The result is the RKX-Volt 100k, the first truly productive electric rock breaker.

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BUILT WITH THE RIGHT PARTNERS

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The engineering challenge was significant. Developing a genuinely new approach to rock breaking into a machine capable of operating in the world’s most demanding environments took five years. Finding the right technology partners was central to that process.

RKX has built a quality supply chain, including YASA, (wholly owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz), Kocurek, SSAB, Control Technologies, Docan Engineering.

The result is a thoroughly researched, tested and truly productive breaking tool.

Built for every sector where blasting is prohibited, impractical, or under growing regulatory pressure, and designed to protect the excavator rather than shorten its life.

OUR TEAM

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Ian Dawson

Managing Director

Ian has more than 35 years experience in the heavy machinery industry. He has been involved in the sales and financing of a wide range of breaking equipment over the years and has always gravitated towards discovering and developing disruptive technologies. Ian is multilingual, which has helped his work in more than 30 countries worldwide.

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Jon Houston

Finance Director

Jon is a chartered accountant and an experienced finance professional with more than 30 years experience. His record includes working with businesses of all sizes, from one of the world’s biggest accounting firms to a variety of SMEs. His insistence on the highest standards of financial and business integrity continues to serve him well.

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Charley Van Laar

Production Manager

Charley is the company’s production and technical manager. He has over 10 years experience in the engineering, quarrying and mining sectors and in that time has worked throughout the world on rock breakers. His engineering experience allows him to find innovative solutions to complex mechanical and electrical issues.