News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

On March 21-23, Robert Weibold, a tire recycling and pyrolysis consultant from Vienna, Austria, will attend Tire Technology Expo 2023 in Hannover. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold, discuss business opportunities or request information on consulting services, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com. Tire Technology Expo Conference brings together leading industry figures for three days of presentations, discussions and networking on the latest developments in tire manufacturing, scientific advances, sustainability and the global tire business.

Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announces the addition of Tyromer Inc. as a new member. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tyromer’s proprietary rubber devulcanization technology converts scrap tire rubber crumb into TDP (Tire-Derived Polymer) that has a broad applicability and can be incorporated into most new rubber products including tires, retreads, conveyor belts, and general rubber goods. “Tyromer and its technology have been on TRAC’s radar since the early stages of the organization’s efforts for commercialization, and we knew it was only a matter of time before TRAC would be able to welcome this company with its unique Canadian technology to TRAC ranks,” says Carol Hochu, President and CEO of TRAC. “Tyromer is a pioneer in the field of rubber devulcanization, and we look forward to a cooperative and lasting relationship that will be mutually beneficial.”

On February 21, at the SIGNUS offices in Madrid, the General Director of SIGNUS Gabriel Leal presented, together with Miguel Ángel Invarato from Traductores del Viento, “A Second Life – Aid for Creation from Sustainability” Awards in its First Edition of 2022. This program aims to support expression through the arts, creation and thought and in collaboration with Traductores del Viento. This first annual call has had numerous projects presented, twelve of them going to a hard-fought semifinal, among which the projects of the artists Jesús Moreno (JM.YES) “A second life” were selected to go to the final and executive phase. . and Francisco Pradilla with his work «Traces».

On behalf of our Client, we seek partners to establish end-of-life tire pyrolysis facilities in Europe. Our Client has more than a decade of commercially successful experience in the end-of-life tire pyrolysis industry. In addition, the Client will contribute its extensive knowledge of the ELT pyrolysis process and its products, as well as its knowledge of the international market. The Client is open to any form of partnership with: Existing ELT pyrolysis operators who wish to sell their business, incl. licenses and permits, or Entities seeking to replace or expand their existing ELT pyrolysis facility, or Companies in the planning phase, or Entities seeking partnerships or equity, or Entities willing to take up the responsibility for site procurement, necessary licenses & permits, construction, commissioning and operation of the plant, or Also open to other partnership terms.

On behalf of our Client, a South-Eastern European entity, we seek a suitable off-taker for the unmilled and non-pelletized (raw) recovered Carbon Black (rCB). The Client has over a decade of experience in the pyrolysis industry. The Client seeks immediate off-takers for the readily available 4,000 tons of raw rCB, which is stored in 600kg big bags. In addition, the Client can supply 600 to 800 tons of raw rCB per month. Test results can be shared on request.

According to the article by The News International, Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has drafted guidelines to regularise pyrolysis plants presently operating across the Punjab province without any legal cover. Sources in EPA revealed that during the recent smog season strict action was taken against these plants and many were demolished and sealed either by the District Administration or by the EPA. Presently, majority of the pyrolysis plants operating in the province used to dispose off used tyres and extract carbon, wires and low quality furnace oil, which were sold in the open market.

The tire engineers and material experts of Continental are silently revolutionizing the industry by planning to use only sustainable materials for tire production by 2050. Although the journey is long, the gradual selection of raw materials has already begun to give shape to the future tire construction. The list includes agricultural waste, such as ash from rice husks, dandelion rubber, and recycled rubber or PET bottles. Claus Petschick, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires, is clear about Continental’s mission, saying, “Continental is on the road toward becoming the most progressive manufacturer in the tire industry in terms of sustainability. We aim to use 100 percent sustainable materials in our tire products by 2050 at the latest.” He adds, “Our innovative power enables us to break new and even more sustainable ground. This encompasses everything from the origin and sourcing of our materials through to the reuse and recycling of our tires.”

Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) has made a significant breakthrough in its expansion plans, with the Homburg City Council voting unanimously to approve the sale of a city-owned property to the eco-friendly end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycling company. The land sale allows Pyrum to construct a new pyrolysis plant in Saarland, which will have three pyrolysis reactors and a processing capacity of roughly 20,000 tonnes of ELT each year. The company is due to sign the contract to secure the land soon, allowing the planning and approval process to begin immediately. The new plant will be a valuable addition to Pyrum's existing operations, which include a main plant in Dillingen. Like the Dillingen plant, the Homburg facility will utilize Pyrum's patented pyrolysis technology, which allows the company to recycle ELT sustainably. With support from the city of Homburg, Pyrum is committed to building a bridge to a circular economy that enriches the tradition-steeped automotive location with end-of-life tyre recycling.

According to the recent Carlton Forest Group’s press release, Chris Brown has joined the business as Chief Renewables Officer as the pyrolysis plant and other pioneering projects continue to gather momentum within their relevant market sectors. “Chris has a fantastic range of skills ideally suited to this field and he is already proving to be a great asset to the business with his technical, engineering, and renewables knowledge,” said Mark Pepper, CEO, Carlton Forest Group. “He’s a real team player, which is very important to our company ethos, and this will ensure we continue to press forward with our innovative and unique projects that will make a significant difference in a number of ways, including the way that we deal with end-of-life tyres across the globe.”