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Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announces the addition of Tyromer Inc. as a new member. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Tyromer’s proprietary rubber devulcanization technology converts scrap tire rubber crumb into TDP (Tire-Derived Polymer) that has a broad applicability and can be incorporated into most new rubber products including tires, retreads, conveyor belts, and general rubber goods. “Tyromer and its technology have been on TRAC’s radar since the early stages of the organization’s efforts for commercialization, and we knew it was only a matter of time before TRAC would be able to welcome this company with its unique Canadian technology to TRAC ranks,” says Carol Hochu, President and CEO of TRAC. “Tyromer is a pioneer in the field of rubber devulcanization, and we look forward to a cooperative and lasting relationship that will be mutually beneficial.”

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announces its new Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting of members held on June 6, 2024. At that meeting, the members elected two new directors: Michelle Black of Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. and Christine Baker of Cabot Corporation. Ms. Black serves as Corporate Counsel/Strategic Business Advisor at Michelin. Previously she worked at Stewart McKelvey. She received her BSc in Psychology from Nipissing University, her MSc in Anatomy and Neurobiology/Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Dalhousie University.

The Sustainability in Tires, set to convene industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates was successfully held on 14-16 October in Shanghai, China, and online. This landmark event focused on advancing sustainable practices in tire manufacturing, use, and recycling, underlining the critical need for eco-friendly solutions in the tire industry.

A Spanish scrap tire collector and manager Signus revealed earlier this month during its traditional press-conference that it is adopting new rates starting March 1, 2020 in accordance with the planned reform of Royal Decree (RD) 1619/2005 regarding waste tires. During the press-conference, the company also stated that it was creating a sustainability label; the Director of Development and Innovation presented some trademarks to boost the sales of recycled rubber.

The TIP plan created in 2005 is partly managed by Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin. Other big names, including Pirelli and Continental, are also involved in the initiative. In total, all the stakeholders represent over 60 percent of international tire producers who provide jobs for over 650,000 employees. To keep the project going, once in two years the CEOs meet in Geneva to hold talks.

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) – a regulatory body responsible for end-of-life tire management – announced this April that Mercedes-Benz Australia has become newest contributor to TSA in a commitment to the responsible disposal of end-of-life tyres. Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced it will contribute a levy to Tyre Stewardship Australia based on all new vehicles sold in Australia. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Retailers across the country will be able to become accredited participants with the TSA, agreeing to work with accredited recyclers and collectors of end-of-life tyres. Claire Painter, Corporate Communications Manager, said Mercedes-Benz Australia was proud to demonstrate its commitment towards the sustainable management of end-of-life tyres in an initiative that took effect from January 1, 2021.

The Traction Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, brought together key players in the tire and automotive industries to discuss sustainable mobility and the journey toward net-zero emissions. Michelin shared its target to achieve net-zero scope 1 and 2 emissions and develop fully recyclable tires by 2050, while Continental aims for 40% sustainable tire content by 2030, moving to 100% by 2050. Presenters highlighted that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the U.S. is expected to advance as the need for tire recycling solutions grows.

Smithers Carbon Black World conference is back in Europe for its 19th year. The event will take place across the 14-15 May 2024 at the Imperial Riding School in Vienna, Austria. The Carbon Black World conference regularly attracts an international delegation of producers, end-users, and equipment solution providers from across the tire, rubber, plastics, compounds and ink industries to make new connections, share strategic insights, and explore future opportunities in the marketplace with key influencers and decision makers from all aspects of the value chain!

A comprehensive study of the 2023E-2030 Global Eco-Friendly Tire Market has been released by HTF MI, offering valuable insights into the future trends, growth factors, and industry-validated market facts until 2029. The report discusses key market regions and segments while shedding light on emerging trends in eco-friendly tire manufacturing. The global market is expected to grow from USD 42.4 Billion in 2023 to USD 81.4 Billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 11.4%.