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Murfitts Industries, one of the UK’s leading tire recycling companies, has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its sustainability performance. The rating places the company among the top 15% of businesses assessed globally by EcoVadis, a leading provider of corporate sustainability evaluations.The EcoVadis assessment framework measures sustainability management systems across four key categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The Silver rating reflects Murfitts Industries’ structured approach to environmental stewardship, responsible operations, and transparent supply chain management.

Smithers has announced the official agenda for Carbon Black World Asia 2026, the only conference dedicated exclusively to the carbon black industry. The event will take place on April 22–23, 2026, in Shanghai, China, and will be delivered in a hybrid format, prioritizing in-person engagement while enabling international participation through online access. For everyone interested in the conference, Smithers and Weibold have prepared a special PROMO CODE “CBW2610”, which gives a special 10% discount. To register for the conference and use the promo code, please proceed to the event’s website and enter the code in the end of your registration.

Birla Carbon today announced a new production line at its carbon black facility in Trecate, Italy. This dedicated line will serve the purpose of finishing and packing of Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM), an industry-leading circular material derived from end-of-life tires. With this launch, high quality and consistent Continua SCM will be available in large volumes, strengthening long-term supply security for Birla Carbon’s customers worldwide.

Cabot’s circular reinforcing carbon leveraging regenerated carbon technology is a new material that Sumitomo Rubber has not previously utilized in tire production. Recognized as a key enabler for reducing carbon emissions for both companies, this material will undergo evaluation for use in mass-produced tires by Sumitomo Rubber. Concurrently, Cabot will focus on scaling regenerated carbon technology to meet anticipated market demand.

The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has announced the International Material Recycling Conference & Exposition (IMRC 2026), which will take place from 20–22 January 2026 at the Novotel Jaipur & Convention Centre, Jaipur, India. The event is positioned as a major international platform dedicated to advancing a sustainable and circular economy across the global recycling industry.

Birla Carbon, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality carbon materials, has been awarded a Platinum level rating by EcoVadis. The recognition places Birla Carbon among the top 1% of companies globally evaluated by EcoVadis and reflects the company’s continued leadership in embedding sustainability across its operations, innovation, and value chain.

Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, announced the launch of its first Asia Post Treatment (APT) Plant in India. The brownfield initiative is located at the Patalganga unit, in the state of Maharashtra, India. This cutting-edge facility, equipped with the latest treatment technology, is set to revolutionize the carbon black industry by offering the highest levels of flexibility, efficiency, and precision. The plant will serve the fast-growing demand for high-performance carbon black grades in key industries like coatings and inks.

Gunvor, one of the world’s leading independent commodities trading companies, and New Energy (member of the NE-TECH Group), a Budapest-based technology company specializing in the advanced chemical recycling of end-of-life tires, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at jointly advancing the transition toward a circular economy.

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and InnoVent Renewables announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying InnoVent’s continuous tire pyrolysis technology globally. “This is another significant step in expanding and strengthening our portfolio for the circular economy,” said Leon de Bruyn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lummus Technology.