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In Episode 80 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, BAFTA-winning BBC journalist Paul Kenyon joins live from the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne. Kenyon, whose File on 4 documentary “The Tyre Scandal” uncovered the illegal export of UK end-of-life tyres to India, reflects on his investigation and insights from the summit.

Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, announced the launch of its first Asia Post Treatment (APT) Plant in India. The brownfield initiative is located at the Patalganga unit, in the state of Maharashtra, India. This cutting-edge facility, equipped with the latest treatment technology, is set to revolutionize the carbon black industry by offering the highest levels of flexibility, efficiency, and precision. The plant will serve the fast-growing demand for high-performance carbon black grades in key industries like coatings and inks.

Fornnax, a pioneering force in tyre recycling machinery, has been awarded the Excellence in Top Domestic Sales Award 2024-25 by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA). The recognition, under the Rubber Machineries and Equipment category, celebrates Fornnax’s remarkable sales performance, industry leadership, and dedication to sustainable innovation.

Jon Visaisouk, CEO of Tyromer, appeared on Episode 79 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, recorded live at the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne. Tyromer employs a proprietary devulcanization process to convert crumb rubber into high-value material for new rubber manufacturing. During the interview, Visaisouk discussed the company's transition following the passing of founder Sam Visaisouk, operational progress at Tyromer's European facility in Arnhem, Netherlands, and increasing adoption of devulcanized rubber products, particularly from Tyromer India's production operations.

Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd, a leading recycling equipment manufacturing company, has announced the launch of its latest breakthrough – the R-MAX3300, the biggest secondary shredder in its class. The unveiling took place on 14th October, 2025 at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai, India, one of the most prestigious events for environmental technologies, waste management, and sustainable resource innovation.

The European Union’s REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) has long set the benchmark for chemicals legislation worldwide. Since entering into force in 2007, REACH has reshaped how industries produce, import, and use chemical substances. Its philosophy is straightforward but demanding: “no data, no market.” Companies must generate safety data and register any substance manufactured or imported in quantities of one ton or more per year. While waste itself is exempt, once a waste-derived product—such as pyrolysis oil, recovered carbon black (rCB), or syngas—achieves end-of-waste status, it is treated as a chemical substance and falls within REACH obligations.

Mathe Group, a South African radial truck tyre recycler, has announced a multi-million-rand investment in advanced equipment to recover high-quality “clean steel” from end-of-life tyres. The new systems include a steel cleaning mill with automated packaging and several state-of-the-art de-beading machines, designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality, and expand export potential.

The UK Environment Agency (EA) has recently published a detailed internal review on the export of end-of-life tires (ELTs). The report highlights significant regulatory shortcomings, raising questions about the environmental and legal soundness of current practices. Since India receives the majority of UK tire exports, the review carries substantial implications for trade flows, compliance requirements, and the structure of the ELT recovery market.

Kuwait has announced new measures to transform its stockpile of used and damaged tires into a source of economic growth and environmental sustainability. Millions of tires, once stored in the large Rahiya dumps, are now being transported to specialized recycling plants, reducing environmental risks while creating new investment and employment opportunities.