Siemens AG has joined the AZuR network as a new partner, strengthening collaboration around digitalization and industrial innovation within the tire recycling and rubber recovery sectors.

The AZuR network, which focuses on promoting sustainable management of end-of-life tires and circular economy solutions, said the partnership will support the development of digital technologies for recycling and industrial process optimization.

Focus on digital transformation in tire recycling

Through its involvement in AZuR, Siemens is expected to contribute expertise in industrial automation, digital infrastructure, data management, and smart manufacturing technologies relevant to the recycling industry.

Digitalization is becoming increasingly important across the tire recycling sector as operators seek to improve material traceability, operational efficiency, emissions monitoring, and production control.

Advanced monitoring systems, automation platforms, and predictive maintenance technologies are also playing a growing role in facilities involved in pyrolysis, devulcanization, crumb rubber production, and other forms of rubber recycling.

Growing demand for traceability and efficiency

The partnership reflects broader industry trends toward greater transparency and digital integration across recycling supply chains.

As regulations tied to sustainability, carbon reporting, and circular economy targets continue to expand in Europe, recycling companies are under increasing pressure to document material flows and optimize resource recovery processes.

Digital tools are being used to support quality control, process efficiency, and traceability for recovered materials including recovered carbon black (rCB), tire-derived oil, pyrolysis char, and crumb rubber.

Industrial digitalization is also expected to support scalability as more recycling facilities move from pilot-scale operations toward larger commercial production models.

AZuR expands industry collaboration

The AZuR network continues to expand its partnerships across the tire, recycling, logistics, and manufacturing sectors in support of circular economy initiatives for end-of-life tires.

The organization promotes collaboration between recyclers, manufacturers, technology providers, and research institutions focused on improving recovery pathways for tire materials.

With increasing interest in advanced recycling technologies and sustainable raw materials, partnerships between industrial technology providers and recycling networks are becoming more important for the future development of the European recycling and sustainability landscape.

Article source: AZuR.