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Robert graduated from the University of Business Administration and Economics in Vienna and has extensive international experience in the recycling and secondary-raw-materials sector. He began his career in 1997 in secondary raw material trading before establishing his own business focused on trading rubber granulate and powder and providing commercial support to tire recyclers.
Over the course of his career, he has managed several turnkey tire recycling projects and developed strong expertise across the tire recycling value chain. Since 2009, Robert has specialized in tire recycling and pyrolysis consulting, completing more than 500 projects worldwide.
International team of Weibold is composed of experts with different professional and academic backgrounds such as chemistry, engineering, finance, etc. Weibold collaborates with global leaders and innovators in tire recycling industry. Our team is actively involved in laboratory tests on recycled rubber products, and R&D partnerships around the world. Our collaboration with research institutions lets us monitor technology advances in rubber powder production, crumb rubber surface activation, superficial modification, devulcanization, tire pyrolysis, blends of thermoplastic (e.g. TPE, TPV) and rubber powder, etc.
Since 1999, we carried out over 500 projects in tire recycling and pyrolysis consulting worldwide on behalf of plant operators, investors, authorities, etc. We apply our industry insights and experience to maximize our customers' profit. Weibold will put your tire recycling business on a sustainable footing from the first days of operation!
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Consulting services offered by Weibold target both new and well-established tire recycling and pyrolysis companies. Companies that just plan to launch tire recycling business receive our support in market researches, technology reviews and feasibility studies, which serve as a foundation for bankable business plans. In our business plans, we precisely define which products and markets our customers should target, which production and sales strategies they should follow to maximize ROI and build their business up.
InquireOur team is composed of experts with different professional and academic backgrounds. We collaborate with pioneers of tire recycling and pyrolysis industry, engage in laboratory tests on recycled rubber and pyrolysis products, and partner up with R&D organizations worldwide.
Founder & Managing Director
After graduation from the University of Business Administration and Economics in Vienna, Robert joined Sterz KEG Rohstoffe in 1997, specialized in secondary raw material trading. Two years later he founded his own business for trading rubber granulate/powder and supporting tire recyclers in their sales efforts. Robert had been head of project management for several turn-key tire recycling projects. Since 2009, he has been focusing on tire recycling and pyrolysis consulting and carried out 500+ projects around the world.
Senior Partner
Andreas brings extensive international experience in tire recycling, pyrolysis, and the broader circular economy. As a Senior Partner at Weibold, he advises clients worldwide on financial planning, strategy development, and business growth.
With more than 40 years of business experience across four continents, he has co-founded several companies in sectors such as renewable energy, environmental technologies, and IT, including ventures that went public. His work combines strategic insight with broad industry experience gained across diverse international markets.
Senior Pyrolysis Consultant
Claus brings extensive international experience in the financing, development, and implementation of complex technical projects. Since 2010, he has focused exclusively on sustainability-related projects, including biodiesel production, bio-waste-to-energy, offshore wind power, and chemothermal depolymerization.
He joined the Weibold team in 2021 and is responsible for evaluating the feasibility of waste-tire and plastic-recycling projects with a particular focus on technical implementation, permitting, and chemical registration. His experience also includes overseeing the first successfully completed approval process for an end-of-life tire pyrolysis project in Austria.
Senior Pyrolysis Consultant
Dr. Pavol Fehér brings extensive industry experience in the thermal conversion of waste materials, covering the full value chain from feedstock preparation to end products. His background includes R&D work at Slovnaft Refinery and MOL Group, where he focused on the feasibility of treating waste materials, particularly waste tires and plastics, as well as on technologies to improve pyrolysis-derived fuels.
With more than 40 years of experience in the oil refining and petrochemical industries, he brings deep technical expertise in waste conversion processes and in developing commercially relevant pyrolysis solutions. He is fluent in Slovak, Hungarian, and English.
Senior Pyrolysis Consultant
Henry brings extensive executive and operational experience in renewable energy, resource recovery, and solid waste management. His background includes senior leadership roles as Plant Manager, COO, CEO, and Co-founder of Anothen WTE in South Korea, as well as more than 20 years of business development experience in renewable energy and waste management projects.
He has managed multiple large-scale tire pyrolysis projects worldwide, covering plant construction, operational ramp-up, financial evaluation, and contract negotiation. His expertise also includes rCB production, municipal waste incineration, and environmental technologies, with a strong understanding of their commercial applications and end markets. He is fluent in English and Korean.
Technical Consultant Carbon Black
Yogesh brings more than 15 years of industry experience in chemicals, material science, and carbon black. He holds an MSc in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and has built deep expertise in the analysis of petroleum products, carbon black production technologies, feedstock evaluation, and end-use applications.
Over the course of his career, he has held technical and managerial roles, including lab analyst, quality assurance officer, research associate, laboratory manager, and technical and product development manager. He has contributed to leading R&D and product development activities at Gharda Chemicals, Geo Chemical Laboratories Pvt., Birla Carbon, Phillips Carbon Black, and BKT Carbon. He is fluent in English and Hindi.
Representative for the Americas
Agustina supports Weibold’s tire recycling and pyrolysis activities across the Americas, with a focus on pre-feasibility studies, market research, and technology evaluation. She holds a BSc in Social Communication and contributes to the assessment of project opportunities from both market and strategic perspectives.
Her work combines analytical support with regional market insight, helping clients evaluate technologies and business cases in the tire recycling and pyrolysis sectors. Her working languages are Spanish and English.
Representative for Middle East & Africa
Younes supports Weibold’s consulting activities across the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on business analysis, investment recommendations, and consultancy studies related to tire recycling and downstream projects. He holds an MSc in Finance and Management from Cranfield University in the UK.
His background includes business development experience with several companies in Morocco, including a Swedish firm specializing in rubber sealing solutions. Combining financial expertise with regional market insights, he helps evaluate commercial opportunities and investment cases in the recycling sector. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.
Representative for APAC
Franklin supports Weibold’s consulting activities in the APAC region, focusing on pre-feasibility studies, market research, and technology evaluation for tire recycling and pyrolysis projects. He holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Technology from the University of Twente in the Netherlands, with a specialization in thermochemical processes.
His academic work included research on the recovery of rCB from end-of-life tires in a fluidized bed reactor, providing him with a strong technical foundation in tire pyrolysis. In his current role as a Pyrolysis Business Analyst, he contributes to assessing technologies and business opportunities across the regional market. He is fluent in English.
Senior Consultant
Mohamed brings extensive experience in research, business environment development, and sustainable waste management. Prior to joining Weibold in 2013, he worked as a research consultant at DAI under USAID’s Morocco Economic Competitiveness Program, focusing on cold chain logistics, legal and business environment development, and sustainable solid waste management.
At Weibold, he supports the development of business plans and market studies for tire recycling projects worldwide, with particular expertise in the MENA region. His work combines strong analytical capabilities with deep regional market insight. He is fluent in Arabic, French, and English.
Technical Consultant GCC
Vipin brings extensive industry experience in tire recycling, with a particular focus on downstream products such as molded rubber goods, reclaimed rubber, and safety flooring. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked across India and the Middle East, developing strong expertise in both the technical and commercial aspects of tire recycling operations.
Through his work with equipment suppliers worldwide, he has gained in-depth knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wide range of tire recycling machinery. He also represented one of the largest tire processors in Saudi Arabia for more than a decade. At Weibold, he supports the evaluation of tire recycling technologies and the preparation of market studies. He is fluent in Arabic and English.
Market Research Associate
Mohamed supports Weibold’s consulting activities through research and analysis on tire recycling and pyrolysis projects. He holds a MSc in innovation management and digital transformation, he contributes to the evaluation of market conditions, business opportunities, and project development.
Before joining Weibold, he worked in financial consulting, where he supported small and medium-sized companies in improving and streamlining their business processes. His background combines economic insight with practical business analysis. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.
Market Research Associate
Yassine brings more than five years of experience in social entrepreneurship and project management in multinational environments, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030. His background includes involvement in international initiatives such as programs led by the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union in Beirut.
At Weibold, he supports market research and project management for the recycling of end-of-life tires and plastics. His work combines analytical capability with international project experience in sustainability-related fields. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French.
Market Research Associate
Imane supports Weibold’s consulting activities through market research and project support related to tire recycling and pyrolysis. She holds a BA in English Literature and contributes to evaluating market developments and project opportunities in the recycling sector.
Before joining Weibold, she worked in administrative roles and gained additional experience in social entrepreneurship and project management. Her background has strengthened her skills in coordination, problem-solving, and teamwork. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.
Market Research Associate
Jinane supports Weibold’s consulting activities through business research, financial evaluation, and market studies related to the circular economy. She holds an MBA in Finance with a specialization in financial analysis and strategic management and contributes to assessing market opportunities and investment-related projects.
Her academic work focused on sustainability, green technologies, and investment strategies. She has also been involved in entrepreneurship programs and startup incubators, gaining experience in developing early-stage ventures. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.