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On March 21-23, Robert Weibold, a tire recycling and pyrolysis consultant from Vienna, Austria, will attend Tire Technology Expo 2023 in Hannover. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold, discuss business opportunities or request information on consulting services, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com. Tire Technology Expo Conference brings together leading industry figures for three days of presentations, discussions and networking on the latest developments in tire manufacturing, scientific advances, sustainability and the global tire business.

After the recent release of the 14th Scrap Tire Management Report, U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) has scheduled a webinar “What happens to scrap tires in the U.S.?” The webinar will become a review of the USTMA 2019 Scrap Tire Management Summary Report. The report highlights that moving the world forward requires all stakeholders in tire recycling industry to act today with purpose and to share with key stakeholders one’s progress and commitment to sustainability, including tire safety, environmental stewardship and the communities one serves. To learn more about the report, please read our article here.

The Hindu Business Line reports that Bridgestone India is on a full-circle sustainability drive. According to newspaper, the company’s new range of tires helps vehicles reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Moreover, according to the magazine, Bridgestone India has set up a tire recycling plant to ensure circularity of its product. Reportedly, its manufacturing facility, too, supplements its power consumption with renewable sources.

Traction Summit 2022 brings the tire industry together to discuss developing technologies. The Traction Summit 2022 takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 26 – 27, and takes the theme "Sustainability in tires: from materials to aftermarket".

Schwalbe has started a pilot project to create an innovative bicycle tire recycling technology in conjunction with Pyrum Innovations AG and the Technische Hochschule Köln - University of Applied Sciences.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announced that the deadline to register at the “Early Bird” price for the highly anticipated 2023 Rubber Recycling Symposium has been extended to August 8. The “Early Bird” pricing is an attractive option for industry professionals interested in attending the event. By registering early, attendees can rest assured they receive the best value and can start planning their visit to the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, on October 4-5. See event details and register.

Nokian Tyres held a sustainable tyre innovation challenge called FAST RACE, BIG CHANGE to discover new solutions for more environmentally friendly tyres. The competition received almost 50 entries from 18 countries, and four finalists were chosen by Nokian Tyres' experts. After the world's fastest pitch and careful consideration, the jury awarded Reselo AB from Sweden with the winning place. Reselo’s innovative renewable rubber made from residue birch bark convinced the judges with its versatility and future potential.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (Enviro) is once again nominated at the Recircle Awards, this year in the Tyre Pyrolysis Award category. In addition, CEO Thomas Sörensson is nominated for the Best Company Director award. Enviro has previously won the Tyre Pyrolysis Award twice and Best Tyre Recycler last year. "Enviro is making international progress and our technology is constantly being recognized, it is a great honor to be nominated together with other important sustainability players. Awards like this further highlight the importance of circular solutions for tire recycling," says Thomas Sörensson, CEO of Enviro.

Novum Energy Australia managing director Rowan Kendall said the company’s target was to process 19,000 tons of rubber per annum. This would produce approximately nine million liters of fuel oil, 4500 ton of recycled carbon black, 2500 tons of waste steel and excess syngas for electricity generation. According to Kendall, this was an effective way to ensure used tires were being reclaimed in a safe and sustainable manner.