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The 5th European Carbon Black Summit, taking place on 3–4 December 2025 in Prague, will bring industry leaders together to discuss a central issue for the sector: the evolving balance between virgin and recovered carbon black (rCB) in Europe’s changing market landscape. This is a final call for those wishing to join the discussions.

Chennai-based Rathi Group is set to significantly expand its recovered carbon black (rCB) production capacity, reaching 20,000 metric tons annually by December 2024. The company is adding a new greenfield facility with a 15,000 MT/year capacity under its Rathi Green Energy Private Limited entity, leveraging insights from its existing 5,000 MT/year plant.

On November 20, Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) received the unlimited delivery approval from Continental for the Pyrum recovered Carbon Black (rCB) of the plant in Dillingen/Saar. As part of the Continental audit, Pyrum successfully carried out the process capability analysis for the two new lines in recent weeks. The analysis serves to evaluate the short and long-term process stability. The values determined show a long-term capability (Cpk) of 2.16 for TAD 2 and 2.70 for TAD 3 as well as a short-term capability (Ppk) of 2.49 (TAD 2) and 3.38 (TAD 3). The results are above the required standard values specified by the automotive industry (Cpk: 1.33; Ppk: 1.67).

VTTI B.V., an industry leader in energy infrastructure, has opened a market consultation for recovered carbon black (rCB) as part of the VTTI TyreLoop Antwerp project at its existing terminal VTTI Antwerp, Belgium. The initiative marks an important milestone in VTTI’s commitment to addressing the global waste challenge and supporting the energy transition.

The Carbon Black World conference returns to the U.S. for its momentous 20th anniversary. With world events causing uncertainty and subsequent supply and demand issues, this timely event will give an in-depth analysis of markets and pending legislation. Industry challenges will be addressed, sustainability challenges will be explored, and the latest innovations will be discussed to provide a full 360 degree view of the carbon black world.

The recognition highlights Orion’s achievement as a "Key Innovator" for being the first company to produce circular carbon black from 100% pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires. The market-ready material serves as an alternative to carbon black made from fossil oil.

Smithers is set to host Carbon Black World (CBW) next week in Fort Worth, Texas on May 12–13. With the event just days away, this is your final chance to secure a spot.

On the 6th of February, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) announced opening a committee which will develop standards for the recovered carbon black (rCB). The goal of the ASTM’s new committee D36 will be to establish and update standards in end-of-life tire (ELT) and scrap rubber decomposition, standards in material characteristics and sustainability. ASTM declared that the committee will be formed and governed by the members of its existing committee on carbon black (D24) who engaged in working with a vast portfolio of standards on recycled carbon black goods.

Smithers is gearing up to host Carbon Black World (CBW) 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas on May 12–13. With the event now just around the corner, it’s the last chance to secure your spot — and Weibold is offering a 10% discount on registration with the exclusive promo code “CBW25WB.”