News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

On November 27, 2024, Weibold7s webinar by CM Shredders delved into the innovative features of the company's tire shredders. CM Shredders is a global leader in industrial shredders and recycling systems, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and lowering the cost per ton in tire recycling. The session explore CM’s patented technology and turnkey solutions designed to produce clean-cut tire-derived fuel (TDF) and wire-free crumb rubber while reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.

Episode 69 features Stefan Hey, Chief Executive of the NTDA. The episode explores key issues in waste tyre management and highlights critical topics such as the need for improved enforcement to combat criminality and abuse of exemptions, as well as the importance of raising professional standards in the sector.

The Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) has raised concerns regarding the interpretation of data published by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of the figures and their implications. “All recycling sectors have issues that need to be resolved,” said Robert Kelman, Executive Officer ATRA.

On November 20, Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) received the unlimited delivery approval from Continental for the Pyrum recovered Carbon Black (rCB) of the plant in Dillingen/Saar. As part of the Continental audit, Pyrum successfully carried out the process capability analysis for the two new lines in recent weeks. The analysis serves to evaluate the short and long-term process stability. The values determined show a long-term capability (Cpk) of 2.16 for TAD 2 and 2.70 for TAD 3 as well as a short-term capability (Ppk) of 2.49 (TAD 2) and 3.38 (TAD 3). The results are above the required standard values specified by the automotive industry (Cpk: 1.33; Ppk: 1.67).

According to Rosehill, its modular drainage system has demonstrated its effectiveness in ongoing testing across diverse real-world scenarios. Designed to protect infrastructure such as roads and railways from flooding, the system effectively manages water flow, handling everything from frequent rain to extreme weather events like 1-in-1,000-year storms. As a surface drain, it matches the discharge flow rate of a 225mm pipe while requiring over 70% less ground work.

The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF), a joint initiative led by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), announced its Board of Directors and Board President, Anne Forristall Luke, President and CEO of USTMA. The inaugural Board consists of 15 global industry leaders with deep knowledge and expertise in the manufacturing, recycling and transportation industries. This diverse group will help steer the Foundation’s mission to drive innovation in tire reuse markets, secure funding for critical projects, allocate grants for research, education, intervention and demonstration projects and enhance the sustainability of the tire recycling supply chain.

Synthos, a global producer of synthetic rubber, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), a Japanese tire manufacturer, to promote the development and use of high-performance rubber powders for the production of sustainable tires.

The workshop "Rubberised asphalt between myths and reality. How to overcome the obstacles", organized under the LIFE RE-PLAN CITY LIFE and LIFE SILENT projects, aims to raise awareness about the use of Recycled Tyre Materials (RTMs) in transport infrastructure, urban planning, and sports facilities. These projects focus on promoting circular economy practices and improving the sustainability of road construction while addressing environmental and economic challenges.

Prism Worldwide – a full-service custom compounder and material provider utilizing end-of-life tire materials founded in 2019 by Spike Anderson, William Coe and Bob Abramowitz – is revolutionizing recycling by converting end-of-life tires (EOL) and plastics into high-performance materials. By combining recycled rubber from tires with post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics, Prism develops sustainable alternatives that meet the specifications of virgin materials while reducing environmental impact and production costs.