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Gradeall, a renowned Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of tyre baling and recycling equipment, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the Gradeall OTR Tyre Splitter. This robust, easy-to-operate machine is specifically designed to process Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres, including puncture-proof models filled with polyurethane foam.

Smithers has successfully held Tomorrow's Tire in 2019 and 2022 and Sustainability in Tires 2023 & 2024 in China. More than 500 delegates participated in the past conferences. Sustainability in Tires 2025 will again gather industry professionals and stakeholders in the global tire industry to discuss the latest trends, future outlook, innovative materials and technologies, EV tires, circular economy and sustainable development, end-of-life tires, and more.

Kal Tire is redefining sustainable practices in the mining sector through its advanced recycling facility in Antofagasta, Chile, which focuses on the recovery of ultra-class mining tires. Opened in 2021, the plant uses a proprietary thermal conversion process that transforms end-of-life tires into valuable resources such as alternative fuel, high-tensile steel, and recovered carbon black (rCB).

Perth-based CTS Tyre Recycling is expanding its leadership team and industry partnerships as it advances plans to reshape end-of-life tyre (EOLT) disposal across Western Australia. Part of the family-owned Cometti Group, which began as Cometti Tyres in 1984, CTS builds on decades of experience in tyre supply and servicing, particularly for major fleet operators. The group now includes Complete Tyre Solutions, with 13 branches across WA, SA, and the NT, servicing over 800 clients.

Boral has introduced a pioneering crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen derived from off-the-road (OTR) tyres, marking am achievement in Australia. The company claims this innovative product can extend pavement life up to twice as long as conventional road treatments, offering a sustainable and high-performance solution for infrastructure.

In 2024, Sunshine Coast Council launched a demonstration project to test the use of off-the-road (OTR) tyre-derived crumb rubber in road construction and repairs. Now, 12 months on, the results are in—and they reveal a promising future for this innovative material. The project not only confirmed that crumb rubber from OTR tyres can replace traditional crumb rubber in bitumen blends and asphalt mixes, but also provided valuable technical data on performance, constructability, and durability.

This week, Tyrecycle's recycling facility in East Rockingham, located 40 kilometers south of Perth, received its first delivery of off-the-road (OTR) tyres from Alcoa’s mining operations.

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.

The Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) has raised concerns regarding the interpretation of data published by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), emphasizing the need for a clear understanding of the figures and their implications. “All recycling sectors have issues that need to be resolved,” said Robert Kelman, Executive Officer ATRA.