About us

Your Trusted Partner in Dust Suppression and Haul Road Management.

At DustAct, we turn production and environmental challenges into corporate advantages by delivering innovative dust management solutions and maintaining unparalleled focus on our clients’ needs.

Our Journey

Founded in 2012 by forward-thinking professionals with diverse expertise spanning Investment Banking to Chemical Engineering, DustAct was built on a foundation of specialized knowledge in dust management and environmental solutions, driven by a mission to create safer, healthier, and more sustainable industrial environments.

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With strategic partnerships and a strong commitment to our vision, we’ve grown into a niche-global expert, proudly expanding our footprint across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. As a Level 2 BEEE contributor in South Africa, we’re dedicated not only to business excellence but also to empowering future generations through continuous social efforts.

We believe that a strong relationship with our client’s problems through continuous communication, data collection and analysis, are the fundamentals of mutual growth and success.

Our Approach

We believe in building strong relationships with our clients by:

  • Understanding Problems: Engaging in continuous communication to understand and address specific challenges.
  • Data-Driven Solutions: Utilizing advanced data collection and analysis for informed decision-making.
  • Mutual Growth: Ensuring our success is tied to the success of our clients.

 

We Are The Only Company In The Market Specializing In Fully Customized Solutions For Material-Handling Dust Management, Delivering Tailored Systems Designed To Optimize Performance, Ensure Regulatory Compliance, And Reduce Environmental Impact

Our Approach

We believe in building strong relationships with our clients by:

  • Understanding Problems: Engaging in continuous communication to understand and address specific challenges.
  • Data-Driven Solutions: Utilizing advanced data collection and analysis for informed decision-making.
  • Mutual Growth: Ensuring our success is tied to the success of our clients.

2012

DustAct was the first company in the world to introduce a unique water-based fume suppression technology for casting areas and furnaces in 2012, setting new standards in environmental innovation.

2023

In 2023, we set another milestone by becoming the first company to replace conventional bitumen applications in South African mining with our cutting-edge biocementation product, part of the innovative BioBind Series, delivering sustainable, high-performance, and environmentally friendly solutions.

Our Mission

  • Sustainable Dust Suppression: To provide environmentally friendly, tailor-made dust suppression technologies and full turn-key solutions for every area affected by dust.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: To remain at the forefront of local and global innovations in dust management, offering reliable products, equipment, and services.
  • Business Partnership: To act as a trusted partner, helping clients achieve their environmental goals with customer-centric, tailored solutions.
  • People and Community: To uplift working conditions for employees and create cleaner, healthier environments for surrounding communities.

 

Our Values

  • Client-Centric Service: An obsession with solving client problems – we stop when the problem stops.
  • Accountability and Responsibility: Taking ownership of our actions, solutions, and their impact on clients, employees, and the environment.
  • Empowering Employees: Recognizing, nurturing, and fostering growth for our team.
  • Smart Work: Encouraging individual productivity and innovation.
  • Integrity and Honesty: Upholding the highest standards of ethics in all that we do.
  • Excellence: Building and maintaining a reputation for quality and reliability.
  • Scientific Innovation: Grounded in facts, our solutions are driven by rigorous research and development.

 

Our Vision

To eliminate or minimize air pollution within the mining and industrial sectors, creating safer and healthier environments for workers and communities.

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Meet The Executive Team.

Carlo Fortugno

Carlo Fortugno

Group CEO - DustAct

Carlo Fortugno holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and an MBA, credentials that laid the foundation for a successful career in both corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. He began his professional journey at JP Morgan in London, gaining international experience in investment banking with assignments in New York, Hong Kong, and Johannesburg.

In 2003, Carlo transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding a company focused on recycling organic waste. He expanded his focus in 2009 by establishing a venture specializing in odor control and bioremediation solutions. In 2012, he founded DustAct, a leader in dust suppression and haul road management for the mining and industrial sectors.

Carlo spearheaded DustAct’s first major project, engineering a system to suppress fumes using water and chemicals for casting activities. The company soon became a specialist in dust suppression systems for processing plants and, by 2019, expanded into haul road management, providing full-service solutions for mining sites.

As Group CEO since 2020, Carlo has led DustAct’s expansion across Africa and South America, forging strategic partnerships and launching innovative products like the BioBind Series—an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bitumen and polymer applications. His expertise in business strategy, market expansion, and sustainability ensures DustAct delivers tailored, high-impact solutions while setting new benchmarks in environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

Dawie Kruger

Dawie Kruger

Group Operations Director - DustAct

With a B-Tech in Environmental Science, Dawie Kruger began his career as an environmental scientist, focusing on water and soil assessments, legal compliance, and safety management. His expertise led to his recruitment by an international dust suppression company, where he specialized in road dust stabilization and rose to the position of Technical Director.
In 2012, Dawie co-founded DustAct and played a pivotal role in installing the company’s first engineered dust suppression system, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. Over the years, he has been instrumental in managing innovative projects across Africa, delivering tailored solutions for challenging environments.

Since being appointed Group Operations Director in 2020, Dawie has overseen DustAct’s expansion into processing plants, haul roads, and stockpile management. His focus on operational excellence, safety, and environmental compliance has been central to the company’s growth and industry leadership.

Setagwa Cecil Mahlo

Setagwa Cecil Mahlo

Operation Improvement Director - DustAct

With a B-Tech in Marketing and over two decades of professional experience across industries such as infrastructure, FMCG, and industrial products, Cecil Mahlo is a driving force behind DustAct’s operational excellence.

Cecil joined DustAct in 2021 as an Operation Improvement Analyst, quickly rising through the ranks by acquiring and managing key projects. His exceptional leadership and strategic vision earned him a stake in the company and his current role as Operation Improvement Director.

At DustAct, Cecil focuses on optimizing operations to meet evolving client needs, ensuring the delivery of innovative dust suppression and haul road management solutions. His ability to align operations with strategic goals has significantly contributed to DustAct’s growth and success in new territories and markets.

Simão Suite

Simão Suite

Managing Director - DustAct Mozambique

With a BSc in Mining Engineering, an MBA, and a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Simão Suite has established himself as a leader in dust suppression and mining operations management.

Simão’s expertise spans mining engineering, project management, and occupational safety, with technical skills in exploration, mining machinery, drilling and blasting, and incident investigation. Starting his career in drilling operations, he advanced through roles focused on operational efficiency and safety compliance, eventually transitioning to leadership positions in mining and industrial projects.

In 2022, Simão co-founded DustAct Mozambique and now serves as Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company has become a trusted partner in the mining sector, delivering tailored dust suppression and road management solutions with a focus on sustainability and operational excellence.