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The European tyre recycling sector is set to convene at the 31st ETRA Conference, taking place from March 24–26, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to address the future of circularity in tyre management. Organised by the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA), the event will focus on market development, regulatory trends, and emerging applications for tyre-derived materials.

Robert Weibold – the founder a tyre recycling and pyrolysis consulting company Weibold – was interviewed by the Rubber Review magazine this February. Below, we cite Issue 33 of the Rubber Review magazine (February 16-22) featuring the interview.

Rathi Group has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITTAC) to strengthen technical collaboration on the integration of recovered carbon black (rCB) into tyre manufacturing. The agreement establishes a structured framework to evaluate, standardise, and enhance the material properties of rCB to ensure performance consistency in tyre applications. The initiative focuses on responsible adoption aligned with mechanical performance, durability, and safety requirements.

Birla Carbon, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality carbon materials, is co-hosting the Conference on Advanced Carbon Materials (CACM) 2026 with the Indian Carbon Society (ICS), the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS). The conference will take place from February 18-20, 2026, at the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus.

Writing to the Minister for Waste and Recycling, Mary Creagh MP, the TRA praised the minister for the action she instigated last year after it had been demonstrated that enforcement activity on end-of-life-tyre (ELT) exports was deficient. Illegally imported waste tyres from Britain were acknowledged to be a core source for highly polluting batch pyrolysis plants in India.

Fullerton Fund Management announced that its Fullerton Carbon Action Fund has completed an investment in PyroEnergie, Thailand’s leading end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycler. This marks the Fund’s second deployment and its first investment in Southeast Asia, reinforcing its strategy of backing established, mid-market leaders that combine scalable decarbonisation impact with strong financial fundamentals.

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.

A recent report by NITI Aayog, Enhancing Circular Economy of Waste Tyres in India, outlines how India can transform its growing end-of-life tire (ELT) challenge into a strategic opportunity for circular economy development, resource security, and emissions reduction.

Effective 1 January 2026, TOSHNIWAL Brothers (SR) Pvt. Ltd. became HITEC’s exclusive sales and service partner in India for its carbon black testing equipment range. This partnership marks a significant step in HITEC’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in the dynamic Indian market. TOSHNIWAL Brothers, headquartered in Bangalore, has a 75-year legacy of instrumentation sales and service excellence across key industrial sectors that align closely with HITEC’s portfolio, including carbon black manufacturing, Tires & Rubber, and the emerging Battery market.