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Ohio EPA Director Anne M. Vogel announced a $1.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Remediation Fund to clear debris from the former Crest Rubber Co. site in Ravenna, Ohio, facilitating redevelopment. The project, in partnership with the city of Ravenna and the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, aims to remove 6,600 tons of construction and demolition debris, including nonfriable asbestos-containing material.

VTTI, a global leader in energy storage and infrastructure, has entered into an agreement with Pyrum Innovations AG, an expert in the recycling of waste tyres via thermolysis, to develop a state-of-the-art waste tyres recycling thermolysis plant at VTTI’s Antwerp Terminal (ATPC). This agreement marks a significant step towards integrating sustainable waste management solutions into VTTI’s infrastructure and marks another important step in Pyrum’s international expansion plans.

The Tire Technology Expo & Conference kicks off next week! We are looking forward to a comprehensive 3-day conference, where the latest industry developments in tire manufacturing and design will be explored! What’s in store? Over 240 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products. More than 165 speakers from leading manufacturers, organizations, and educational institutions. Three accredited short courses running alongside the show

Pyrum Innovations AG has successfully completed the mechanical assembly of its new grinding plant in Dillingen. Developed by Hosokawa, the jet mill has an input capacity of 1,650 kg/h and an output of 1,350 kg/h, making it the world's largest grinding plant for recovered carbon black (rCB). The process recirculates unused material to minimize waste and enhance efficiency.

Tyros B.V., a start-up specializing in end-of-life tire recycling, is set to launch a 2-hectare pyrolysis plant at the Port of Ostend, Belgium. Backed by €1 million in strategic ecological support from the Flanders regional government, the company is investing in an electric pyrolysis reactor capable of processing 9,125 tonnes of rubber granulate annually into recovered carbon black, pyrolysis oil, and syngas.

Bolder Industries, a leading innovator in circular-economy solutions for rubber, plastic, and petrochemical industries, has secured a strategic investment from Tiger Infrastructure Partners. The funding will support Bolder’s expansion, including the construction of new tire recycling facilities in the U.S. and Europe.

In Episode 71, Ewan Scott discusses the Australian tire recycling landscape with Lina Goodman, CEO of Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). The conversation covers the key challenges and opportunities in the industry, focusing on the potential introduction of a mandatory tire stewardship scheme to enhance regulation and sustainability.

On February 3, key local personnel from Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Antin Infrastructure Partners’ joint venture company Infiniteria, moved to the site outside Uddevalla where the joint venture company is establishing its first full-scale recycling plant. Among the personnel now starting to work from the site are Fredrik Alpner, Plant General Manager, along with about ten other key individuals.

Kal Tire is actively working towards a more sustainable mining industry by implementing strategies to extend tire life, repair and retread used tires, and recycle end-of-life (EOL) mining tires. With over 50 years of servicing the mining sector, the company recognizes the high costs of mining tires and aims to maximize their lifespan, reducing waste and supporting customers' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.