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The tyre and rubber industry across the Asia-Pacific region is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by new regulatory frameworks, expanding recycling capacity, and the growing adoption of circular materials. The upcoming Green Tyre Summit 2026, taking place in Bangkok on 28–29 January, will bring together policymakers, manufacturers, recyclers, and technology providers to examine how the region is progressing toward a more sustainable and circular tyre economy.

GIIB Rubber Compound Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of GIIB Holdings Berhad, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stamford Tyres International Pte. Ltd., a major Singapore-based tyre distributor and retreader. The agreement establishes a two-year framework for collaboration on sustainable materials and circular-economy practices in the truck and bus tyre sector.

The AZuR-Netzwerk, Germany's leading initiative for sustainable tire management, has released its October newsletter showcasing an active autumn season of trade show appearances, industry events, and circular economy demonstrations. The organization, which now offers its monthly newsletter in English, reported significant engagement across multiple platforms as it continues to advance tire retreading, recycling, and circular economy solutions.

The REMADE Institute®, a division of the Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Alliance Corp., today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit both technology development projects and technology demonstration projects that will increase the reuse, remanufacturing/retreading, or recycling of end-of-life tires (ELT) generated in New York State.

The Latin American Rubber Technology Society (SLTC) has announced the 4th Latin American Tire Recycling Conference, to be held from November 12–14, 2025, at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center. The event will bring together professionals, companies, and institutions involved in tire recycling, the circular economy, and sustainable technologies.

AZuR shares key updates in its August–September 2025 report. AZuR is the European network for a sustainable tire circular economy. Founded in 2020, the alliance unites more than 90 partners from industry, trade, and academia across all segments of the tire value chain. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, AZuR develops innovative solutions to make tire use more resource-efficient, supporting both ecological and economic sustainability in the industry.

The second AZuR Retreading Summit took place on September 16–17, 2025, at the KRONE Trailer Forum in Werlte. More than 80 participants from the new tire and retreading industries, logistics, politics, and academia met to discuss technologies, materials, and opportunities for increasing the market share of retreaded tires. The program featured expert presentations, case studies, a partner exhibition, and a tour of KRONE’s assembly and surface facilities.

Leader Rubber Company, part of the Marangoni Group, has officially resumed full production at its Johannesburg facility after a fire at the end of 2024 caused severe damage to its mixing department. Despite the incident, the company maintained operations throughout the rebuilding process, thanks to swift response from its team and support from partners and customers.

Vaculug has submitted a proposal to the UK Cabinet Office consultation Public Procurement: Growing British Industry, Jobs, and Skills, calling for retreaded tyres to be mandated in public sector fleets. The company argues that such a policy would cut costs, create jobs, and support national sustainability objectives.