World-Class Facility Driving Renewable Energy and Low-Emission Production
Innovation
Naturally Derived. Precisely Refined.
At ATP, we stay true to nature. The tartrate molecule we extract from grape by-products remains completely unaltered throughout our refining process. The exact same molecule found in the grape is simply extracted and purified to produce a premium, food grade acid ready for use across multiple industries.
Our process begins with the collection of grape marc and lees waste from our network of valued winemaking partners. This material is transported to our state-of-the-art facility in Mildura, where it’s transformed into high-value natural products, reducing landfill and promoting circular resource use.
Award Winning Innovation
In 2013, ATP was honoured with the prestigious Lever Award for Innovative Processes in recognition of our Biomass Boiler technology built specifically for the grape marc. This award celebrates excellence in innovation within medium to large businesses and highlights our commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
Our leadership in clean technology was further supported through the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program, a merit-based initiative designed to help Australian manufacturers thrive in a low carbon economy. Through this program, ATP invested in energy efficient equipment and low emission processes that continue to drive our environmental performance today.
Sustainable Innovation Driving ATP Forward
ATP is committed to sustainable manufacturing, and our state-of-the-art Biomass Boiler plays a key role in reducing our carbon footprint by using renewable fuel sources. This system diverts over 90,000 tonnes of grape marc from landfill each year, transforming wine industry waste into clean energy, significantly lowering our energy costs and supporting a circular economy.
To further our environmental commitment, we have also invested in a large-scale Solar Plant, which provides additional renewable energy and further cuts emissions. These initiatives not only enhance our sustainability but also strengthen our international competitiveness through innovation and efficiency.
Environment
ATP utilise grape waste material that would otherwise end up in landfill as a core input in its sustainable production process. At our advanced facility, we process substantial volumes of grape marc, grape lees, and centrifuge de-sludge, all by-products of winemaking, and transform them into high quality, all-natural products.
Renewable
Here is a step-by-step guide to how the process works and how ATP manages a complete end-to-end solution that results in a vastly reduced carbon footprint.
1. Grape marc and residuals from the Australian Wine Industry:
Grape marc and residuals are collected and delivered to the ATP Colignan site from our winery partners as they are produced during Vintage. This is a valuable service that ATP provides allowing the wine industry to ensure their wastes are efficiently and environmentally processed.
2. Extraction:
ATP extracts both Natural Tartaric Acid and Grape Spirit from the wine residuals using processes originating from the oldest traditional method improved for both quality and quantity by the use of modern equipment. ATP only uses wine industry residues for its products.
3. Purification:
After extraction, Grape Spirit and Tartaric Acid are both concentrated, purified and packaged for use. This process is all completed at our site in Colignan, Victoria.
4. By-products – Renewable energy:
Using the latest furnace technology, grape marc undergoes combustion to generate steam. Steam is used directly in the manufacturing process. This energy derived from steam negates the need to use fossil fuels normally required to power such a plant.
5. By-products – Agricultural products:
Due to the nature of the process by-products are suitable for agricultural use. ATP supplies gypsum, marc and marc ash back to the agricultural sector. It is another aspect which allows ATP to ensure its operations have minimal impact on the environment.
Contact Us
Address
Australian Tartaric Products, 1074 Boonoonar Rd, Colignan VIC 3494, Australia
Phone
+61 3 50291450