FBR executes MOU for Hadrian unit sale
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FBR executes MOU for Hadrian unit sale
17 June 2025 – Robotic technology company FBR Limited (ASX:FBR; OTCQB:FBRKF) (‘FBR’ or ‘Company’) is
pleased to advise that it has executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Territory
builder Habitat (NT) Pty Ltd (‘Habitat’) for the sale of Hadrian X® units under a Machine Supply Agreement.
The Machine Supply Agreement would see FBR supplying Hadrian X® units to Habitat for use in and around
Darwin, with an initial purchase order for one unit at a cost of A$7.8 million (subject to finalisation of the agreed
machine specifications and options). The MOU proposes a staged transaction, starting with an information
exchange process where Habitat will provide detailed information about the structure designs and
construction methods it wishes to implement with the Hadrian X® units, while FBR will provide information
about the Hadrian X® and the wall system it constructs.
Subject to finalisation and entry into a binding definitive agreement (the Machine Supply Agreement) and
Habitat obtaining financing, Habitat would pay FBR a deposit of A$780,000 within 14 days of execution of the
definitive agreements, with the remainder of the purchase price to be paid within 30 days of successful
completion of Factory Acceptance Testing.
FBR would provide a minimum 12-month warranty from the date of delivery, and would provide training to
Habitat personnel in Perth on operating and maintaining the Hadrian X®. FBR would also provide remote IT and
operating/maintenance support under a future service level agreement, and would provide licensed access to
all ancillary software including TAD, FBR’s proprietary architectural software.
Habitat is a construction and development company based in Darwin, Northern Territory, specializing in all
aspects of residential, industrial, and commercial construction. Habitat has a substantial pipeline of
construction work for the next 3 years, comprising residential and defence projects.
The Northern Territory has a significant housing shortage, and a substantial deficit in its capacity to supply new
housing at the rate required to meet the forecast housing needs.
The HomeGrown Territory Grant was launched in 2025, offering $50,000 for first-home buyers to put towards
building or buying their first home in the Northern Territory, which has boosted the market for the construction
of new housing. In addition, major infrastructure upgrades are occurring at the Robertson Barracks (15km east
of Darwin) (including living accommodation, mess facilities, physical fitness and essential base support
infrastructure), and significant construction works are ongoing as part of the Bradshaw Training Base
upgrades.
Habitat wishes to use the Hadrian X® in the construction of Besser-block structures (homes and defence
infrastructure) in and around Darwin, to supplement the capacity of manual brick-layers in the region, and
accelerate the overall rate of construction in the Northern Territory.
FBR’s CEO, Mark Pivac, commented:
“It is exciting to be selling a Hadrian X® robot into the Northern Territory market to help solve the housing crisis.
Habitat is an innovative and proactive builder well positioned to operate Hadrian X®. I look forward to a
successful long term relationship.”
Habitat’s Managing Director, Paul Winter said:
“Darwin and the broader Northern Territory are currently experiencing a construction boom, with NTG first
home owner grants, Defence and mining pushing the construction sector into overdrive. Whilst the NT can
handle the workload, one key trade, “blockies”, are struggling to keep up with demand. Our primary
construction method to external walls is 190mm Besser block, with reo and core fill to handle the tough
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
122 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
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cyclonic conditions of Northern Australia. We believe the inclusion of the Hadrian Automated Robotic Block
Laying Machines will help us deliver mums and dads homes and assist Defence to achieve their goals to further
enhance infrastructure. The Habitat NT team is looking forward to seeing the robot in action, and I’m sure once
it starts the streets will be packed full of trades and “tourists” watching the machine do its thing.”
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the FBR Board of Directors.
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For more information please contact:
For investors:
Kiel Chivers
Chief Operating Officer
T: +61 8 9380 0240
kiel.chivers@fbr.com.au
About FBR Limited
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR; OTCQB: FBRKF) is commercialising Dynamic Stabilisation Technology (DST ®) with long
boom robotics including the Hadrian X robot, Wall as a Service (WaaS ®) and future robotic applications in the
shipbuilding, steel, and energy industries.
To learn more please visit www.fbr.com.au
About Habitat
Habitat NT are professional quality builders. Habitat NT shape and transform the physical space and
provide a full service, handling every aspect of your build.
For more information about Habitat, go to https://www.habitatnt.com
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
122 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
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