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Michelin North America, Inc. has introduced TreadVision by Michelin Retread Technologies, a new tire retreading system that combines artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced data analytics to improve retread quality, operational consistency, and processing efficiency for commercial fleets.

German Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR) reports thar each year, more than 500,000 metric tons of end-of-life tires are generated in Germany. Tires that can no longer be repaired, regrooved, or retreaded are ideally directed toward climate-friendly recovery pathways—preferably mechanical recycling, followed by chemical recycling where appropriate. A new film released by the Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR) clearly illustrates how tire pyrolysis plays a key role in avoiding waste, keeping valuable raw materials in circulation, and sustainably substituting fossil resources.

Michelin announced the full deployment of TreadEye, a proprietary technology developed to enhance the retread process and deliver measurable value to fleets. After a period of phased implementation, TreadEye is now available across the Michelin Retread Technologies franchise network in the United States.

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 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.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announced the program for the 2025 Rubber Recycling Symposium that will take place October 8–9 in Calgary, Alberta. Recognized as a cornerstone event for professionals across the tire and rubber recycling sector, the Symposium brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to advance sustainable solutions and foster collaboration.

Following the conclusion of 2025 Rubber Recycling Symposium, Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) and the event’s Host Sponsor Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) are pleased to offer an exclusive optional tour of Kal Tire’s tire retreading facility on Friday, October 10, 2025. This tour will provide attendees with a rare behind-the-scenes look at this sustainable tire management practice and witness tire retreading in action!

On 8 July 2025, the AZuR project group on retreading met at Marangoni’s facility in Henstedt-Ulzburg to advance strategies for strengthening tire retreading in Germany and across Europe. A main focus was preparation for the second AZuR Retreading Summit, scheduled for 16–17 September 2025 at the KRONE TrailerForum. The event will bring together key players in transport and logistics to promote the circular economy through retreaded tires, with a special Logistics Day for fleet operators.

TNU (Tratamiento de Neumáticos Usados) has confirmed its participation as an institutional sponsor in the IV Jornadas Iberoamericanas del Reciclaje 2025, to be held from November 12 to 14, 2025, at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center in Colombia.