News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Fornnax has unveiled one of the world's largest New Product Development center and demo plant, spanning over 12 acres, to advance global recycling technology. This new facility marks a significant step toward Fornnax's long-term vision of becoming a global leader in recycling solutions by 2030. The demo plant will serve as a hub for new product development, specifically designed to meet evolving application demands. Fornnax plans to use the facility to upgrade its existing line of shredders and granulators by increasing their capacity, improving energy efficiency, and reducing downtime. These enhancements will not only increase equipment availability, allowing for 18 to 20 hours of operation per day, but also validate the equipment for up to 3,000–15,000 hours under real-world conditions.

Tire Technology Expo 2026 is set to take place on March 3–5, 2026, at Deutsche Messe, Hannover, Germany. As one of the industry’s leading global events, the exhibition brings together scientists, engineers, academics, and professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore the latest advancements in tire manufacturing technologies.

The Tyre & Rubber Recyclers Association of India (TRRAI) has announced that its 3rd Annual Conclave will take place on 17–18 January 2026 in South Goa. The event will bring together industry leaders, recyclers, technology providers, policymakers and sustainability specialists working across the tyre and rubber value chain.

The tyre and rubber industry across the Asia-Pacific region is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by new regulatory frameworks, expanding recycling capacity, and the growing adoption of circular materials. The upcoming Green Tyre Summit 2026, taking place in Bangkok on 28–29 January, will bring together policymakers, manufacturers, recyclers, and technology providers to examine how the region is progressing toward a more sustainable and circular tyre economy.

Continental is pushing forward with efforts to reduce tire wear by using innovative technologies, carrying out cutting-edge research and actively participating in various industry initiatives. The result: demonstrably lower environmental impact. According to a recent ADAC analysis of 160 tested products, Continental tires abrade 11 percent* less material than the average competitor tire – clear evidence of the effectiveness of Continental’s technologies and measures. A key driver of this progress is intensive research.

In this episode of TRR Insights, Tyre & Rubber Recycling speaks with Laura Banasiak, Senior Scientist at PHF Science, about a research initiative exploring the use of tyre-derived materials in seismic isolation systems. Presented at The Round Trip: Tyre & Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit hosted by Tyre Stewardship Australia and Tyrewise, the conversation introduces a foundation system designed for earthquake-prone regions, particularly New Zealand, where improving residential resilience is a national priority.

Hankook Tire & Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotoboost, a Finnish company specializing in thermocatalytic methane decomposition, to jointly develop low-carbon carbon materials for use in tires. The agreement was formalized on 20 November at Rotoboost’s China office in Shanghai.

Pyrum Innovations AG and SUAS Ecology s.r.o. have a Shareholder agreement for the joint venture „SUAS reTIRE s.r.o.“ in the Czech Republic. Under the terms of the agreement, Pyrum is taking a 49 % stake in the equity of the new joint venture, which will develop, build and operate a state-of-the-art recycling plant in the Czech Republic provides. By successfully securing its equity share of around € 8.6 million, Pyrum has taken an important step towards full project financing. Another major milestone is the Conclusion of a long-term oil purchase agreement over ten years for the pyrolysis oil produced at the future plant – a strong signal of confidence in Pyrum’s technology and the future viability of the project.

GIIB Rubber Compound Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of GIIB Holdings Berhad, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stamford Tyres International Pte. Ltd., a major Singapore-based tyre distributor and retreader. The agreement establishes a two-year framework for collaboration on sustainable materials and circular-economy practices in the truck and bus tyre sector.