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Bridgestone EMEA (Bridgestone), Grupo BB&G (BB&G) and Versalis (Eni) announced the signing of an agreement aimed at establishing a closed-loop ecosystem to transform end-of-life tyres into new tyres. The agreement will bring together the innovation, experience and technological skills of all three companies. The partnership aims to develop a model for the creation of a scalable and increasingly sustainable supply chain. Around one billion tyres reach the end of their useful service life every year, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)’s Tire Industry Project1. Bridgestone, BB&G and Versalis are seeking a solution that provides innovative and more environmentally responsible ways to address increased sustainability in the synthetic rubber business, helping to maximise the complete lifecycle of a tyre.

End-of-life tires (ELTs) represent a significant environmental challenge globally, with over 1 billion tires produced and discarded each year. Their durability and complex composition, which includes a mix of rubber compounds, metals, textiles, and fillers, make them particularly difficult to recycle. Traditional disposal methods like incineration and landfilling not only fail to recover valuable materials but also contribute to environmental degradation. As the world seeks more sustainable recycling practices, pyrolysis—a process of thermal decomposition in an inert atmosphere—has emerged as a promising alternative. This method allows for the recovery of valuable products such as recovered carbon black (rCB) and tire pyrolysis oil (TPO), including limonene, a solvent derived from the degradation of rubber components. However, achieving consistent, high-quality outputs through pyrolysis requires careful control of both feedstock characteristics and process parameters.

Weibold is pleased to support the 29th annual Chemfest—REACT 2024-25, organized by the Department of Chemistry at S.P. Mandali’s Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College. This year’s festival is themed "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) with a special focus on "AI in Chemistry," reflecting the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and chemical sciences.

As the construction of the Uddevalla recycling plant continues, Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (publ) has released a half-year report. Second quarter 2024: Net revenues for the period were MSEK 58.5(3.6) Earnings after tax for the period were MSEK 30.5 (-25.3) Earnings per share for the period (before dilution) was SEK 0.04 (-0.03)

Orion S.A. will showcase its high-performance conductive additive portfolio at the IWCS 2024 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum, highlighting products like PRINTEX® kappa 60, designed for wire-and-cable applications. These additives extend cable service life by improving conductivity, surface smoothness, and UV protection.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has received an order for deliveries of 500 tons of recovered pyrolysis oil from a leading European oil player. The oil, which will be produced at Enviro’s facility in Åsensbruk, will be delivered during the fall of 2024. The customer is a leading company within the petrochemical supply chain and has previously received smaller deliveries of tire pyrolysis oil from Enviro. Deliveries linked to the new order will start in August 2024 and continue until year-end. The tire pyrolysis oil will be delivered from Enviro’s plant in Åsensbruk, which has been in operation since 2013.

New Energy, a Hungarian company specializing in pyrolysis recycling and technology development, announces its recent certification by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. This milestone, reached in June 2024, underscores New Energy's dedication to sustainability and innovation.

Recovered Carbon Black is the must-attend event for anyone involved within the carbon black supply chain! The Recovered Carbon Black Conference provides a much-needed platform for experts and innovators, who research, develop and commercialise recovered carbon black to stay updated on the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities. Over 400 rCB representatives are expected to join us at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam on the 5-6 November 2024.

LD Carbon, a Seoul-based producer of recovered carbon black (rCB), has closed a $28 million Series C funding round led by Toyota's growth fund, Woven Capital, with participation by Meritz Securities, Investwith, Industrial Bank of Korea, Hyundai Motor Group Zer01ne, Elohim Partners and New Main Capital. LD Carbon will use the investment to scale operations to recycle end-of-life tires and materials from end-of-life vehicles into rCB and tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) through pyrolysis, which can be used to create new automotive parts and tires. The company says the investment will advance its mission of accelerating the circular economy while delivering material cost and carbon savings to global customers.