News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Fornnax Technology Pvt. Ltd. made its mark as a bronze sponsor at the India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2026 by All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) in New Delhi, India. Held from April 7–10, 2026, at ITPO Pragati Maidan, the expo is Asia's largest and most significant rubber industry event. The gathering brought together global manufacturers, recyclers, and technology providers, offering Fornnax a premier platform to engage directly with tyre recyclers and waste management companies seeking advanced solutions for large-scale pre-processing challenges.

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Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and InnoVent Renewables, a leader in sustainable tire recycling, today announced the signing of a master cooperation agreement (MCA) to jointly license and deploy InnoVent's proprietary continuous tire pyrolysis technology worldwide.

Weibold welcomes the renewed step by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek public comment on removing the reference to “pyrolysis/combustion units” from the definition of “municipal waste combustion unit” in the Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) framework.

The European Commission’s December 2025 Environment Omnibus package is not a complete solution for the recycling industry, but it is an important signal of direction. For companies active in end-of-life tire (ELT) recycling, plastic recycling, pyrolysis, recovered carbon black (rCB), and pyrolysis oil upgrading, the package is best understood as a first-step competitiveness reform: it promises faster procedures, lower administrative burden, and a clearer policy bridge toward the Circular Economy Act expected in 2026.

Under the proposed “zero-tolerance” framework, the agency could be given powers derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). This would enable earlier intervention, stronger investigative reach, and—critically—the ability to target the financial structures underpinning organised waste crime.

At the beginning of the year, ARJES – recycling equipment manufacturer from Germany – announced a new partnership with the Spanish company Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria (HJM). With more than 20 years of experience in the sector, HJM is a well-established and respected player in the market. As ARJES’ exclusive sales and service partner in Spain, HJM stands for stability, reliability and a clear, value-driven corporate philosophy. Its family-oriented approach, in which employees and customers are regarded as part of one large family, closely aligns with ARJES’ own corporate values.

The tyres, which had accumulated over several years, posed a significant environmental and public health risk, with potential impacts on soil, water, and local communities. Despite challenging terrain, the site was cleared within days using company resources and in full compliance with safety and environmental regulations. All collected tyres are set to be recycled in line with technical standards.

Launched in 2023 as the first open, searchable platform dedicated to tyre recycling research, ELTRP brings together international studies covering both material performance and the environmental and health impacts of recycled tyre applications. With a growing database now exceeding 600 research articles, the platform has become an increasingly important resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals.