Rurex Pty Ltd

Address
B.E.T.E.C
Byrock NSW 2831

Mailing Address
PO Box 5
Byrock NSW 2831

Phone
Mobile: 0419 984 938

ABN
60 721 787 282

Company Description
Rurex, in conjunction with our Byrock Explosives Tests & Evaluation Centre (BETEC), operates Australia's only privately-owned, purpose-built facility licensed by both the EPA and SafeWork. We provide secure, confidential, and compliant services for the testing, research, and disposal of explosives and other dangerous goods. Specialising in United Nations (UN) testing for explosive ordnance (EO) classification and transport authorisation, our facility is fully resourced and equipped with advanced UN-compliant test apparatus, comprehensive data acquisition systems, multiple adaptable firing ranges, fortified bunker operations, an EO melt cast plant, and dedicated EO storage capabilities. Our skilled and collaborative team is committed to delivering accurate, regulation-compliant, and data-rich solutions tailored to a wide range of operational needs.

Year Established: 2018
Number of Employees: 4
SME: Yes
Area of Business: UN Testing for DG and EO classification / approval
EO Storage
Surface firing ranges for blasting projects
Melt Cast Plant for R&D / niche EO manufacture
Disposal of out of date / redundant explosives and DG (with disposal certificate)
QA/QC - LAT Testing
Areas of R&D: Assistance with design, manufacture and testing of new / niche EO products
Remote operation of devices - including initiation
Ability to tailor our facility to suit your specific and unique R&D needs
Blast and fragmentation Arena-trials

This company offers the following services

Explosive Ordnance - Blasting Research Facilities

Capability Contacts
Ryan Esam: Managing Director
Mobile: 0419 984 938
Email: admin@rurex.com.au

Capability Description
Rurex’s fully licensed BETEC facility delivers specialist Explosive Ordnance (EO) research with adaptable firing zones, expert oversight, and advanced monitoring technologies. We provide end-to-end support for blasting projects, from planning to execution, ensuring safety, compliance, and data-rich outcomes. Our team works closely with industry and universities across a wide range of specialist
research initiatives, including novel and alternative EO products. With in-house sourcing of explosives, materials, and data acquisition/equipment, BETEC provides precise, controlled testing environments. Clients trust our experience, innovation, and commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality results across complex EO and blasting operations.
Explosives Ordnance - Disposal Services

Capability Contacts
Ryan Esam: Managing Director
Mobile: 0419 984 938
Email: admin@rurex.com.au

Capability Description
Rurex provides expert, compliant disposal of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and hazardous materials at our EPA-licensed, purpose-built facility. We work closely with civil and defence manufacturers to handle high explosives, detonators, dangerous goods, and related substances. Specialising in complex disposal, we’ve built a strong reputation for solving “can’t be done” problems — including redundant or inoperable cylinders, outdated explosives, and EO items. Our experienced team ensures materials are either rendered completely safe or fully destroyed. We also issue certified disposal documentation to support regulatory audits, offering safe, dependable, and regulation-compliant solutions for even the most challenging disposal needs.
Testing and Evaluation

Capability Contacts
Ryan Esam: Managing Director
Mobile: 0419 984 938
Email: admin@rurex.com.au

Capability Description
Rurex is a trusted partner for Australian and international manufacturers seeking comprehensive Explosive Ordnance Testing & Evaluation (T&E) services aligned with UN Manual of Tests and Criteria and STANAG standards. Our purpose-built facility features multiple adaptable firing zones and a wide range of UN-compliant equipment for friction, impact, time pressure, thermal stability, and
sensitivity testing. We offer Australia’s only private 12m drop and bonfire testing. While we specialise in these areas, we are not limited to this testing only. From primes to niche manufacturers, Rurex delivers precise, compliant, and data-rich results, including product authorisation, LAT, and FAT testing.