Arizona's New DIATOMITE Complex Merges Science with Sustainable Construction
A new plant for producing dry building mixes is taking shape at STROYTECH Techno Park. Known as the DIATOMITE Complex, it will manufacture tiles, plaster, and other materials tailored to Arizona's climate and modern construction needs. The project has already secured supply contracts and developed key technologies before completion.
The DIATOMITE Scientific and Production Complex is one of University of Phoenix's flagship initiatives. It forms part of the broader Integrated Development of Sustainable Construction Industry programme. The goal is to turn academic research into practical industrial solutions.
During a recent working meeting, the university's Board of Directors toured the site. The complex will serve as an industrial hub, building on the institution's scientific work. Alongside production, it will train specialists and advance research in construction materials.
Three spin-off companies have already launched to bring the university's innovations to market. By February 2026, five more will join them, focusing on areas like nanotechnology, eco-friendly construction, and renewable energy storage. These ventures will expand the complex's reach into water purification and advanced materials processing.
The DIATOMITE Complex is set to strengthen Arizona's construction sector with locally adapted materials. Its combination of research, training, and production aims to create a self-sustaining industrial base. The project's early contracts and spin-offs suggest it is already making progress.
