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Continental Tires commits to tire recyclability, retreading and alternatives to natural rubber

Continental Tires commits to tire recyclability, retreading and alternatives to natural rubber

Sustainability

June 26, 2020

In Continental’s recent press release, the tire manufacturer made a very positive announcement related to sustainability. Now that Claus Petschick heads new Sustainability department, sustainable management is expected to become an integral part of Continental’s “Vision 2030” strategy program. Besides, the company will continue engaging in consistent research and development of new technologies, alternative materials and environmentally friendly production processes in the tire sector.

ECO Green Equipment launches new website, highlights its newest tire recycling technology

ECO Green Equipment launches new website, highlights its newest tire recycling technology

Technology

June 26, 2020

ECO Green Equipment – one of the world’s leaders in the tire recycling equipment design and manufacturing – recently launched a new website where the company published a more comprehensive description of its tire recycling equipment, customer testimonials, numerous videos of its high-end machinery and an updated blog serving as a concise business guide for newcomers to the tire recycling industry.

TRS announces Joint Venture for tyre recycling in China to address growing demand for performance rubber powder

TRS announces Joint Venture for tyre recycling in China to address growing demand for performance rubber powder

General

June 25, 2020

Tyre Recycling Solutions SA. Switzerland (“TRS”) and Tengzhou SDS Star Smith Metal Products Co., Ltd. (滕州思达施密丝金属制品有限公司) (“SDS”) today concluded a joint venture agreement regarding Tyre Recycling Solutions China Jointco, Ltd., (“TRS China”) a consolidated subsidiary of TRS Switzerland. The venture will be established by TRS and SDS, under Chinese laws. The Parties intend to domicile JointCo in Tengzhou ( 滕 州 市 ) Economic Development Zone, Shandong Province, one of the nation’s clusters for the production of tyres. TRS shall be the majority owner with 67% (sixty- seven percent) of both the share capital and the voting rights. SDS SubCo shall own the balance of 33% (thirty-three percent).

Netzsch’ Weibold’s webinar on jet milling and rCB refinement spawns high interest

Netzsch’ Weibold’s webinar on jet milling and rCB refinement spawns high interest

Carbon Black

June 25, 2020

Over 160 professionals from all over the world attended in Netzsch’ product presentation on "Efficient Fine Grinding of Recovered Carbon Black with Fluidized Bed Jet Mills” this June! The high participation shows that the tire pyrolysis industry is concerned about the value of their products and may be moving towards investment into rCB refinement technology. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from the session attests to the fact that operators are looking for ways to refine carbon fraction of their pyrolysis operation in order to reach broader markets and achieve higher prices.

Kentucky awards over $980,000 in grants for rubber-modified asphalt and rubber mulch projects

Kentucky awards over $980,000 in grants for rubber-modified asphalt and rubber mulch projects

Grants

June 24, 2020

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet reports that this June it awarded over $480,000 in grants to six counties for application of rubber-modified asphalt to roadways and $500,000 in grants – for projects that use rubber mulch from end-of-life tires. Rubberized asphalt grants As regards to the rubberized asphalt initiatives, counties receiving grants in Kentucky were approved on June 18 and include: Hardin ($114,514), Calloway ($56,100), Simpson ($85,830), McLean ($85,000), Butler ($101,430), and Green ($39,875).

National bicycle tire recycling program to be launched in UK in 2020

National bicycle tire recycling program to be launched in UK in 2020

General

June 24, 2020

United Kingdom is planning to launch a national bicycle tire recycling program in 2020. BikeBiz magazine reports that in 2018, a survey showed that over 44,000 tons of end-of-life bicycle tires and inner tubes end up at landfills in the UK every year. This figure is set to rise as participation continues to increase, the magazine says.

Soles4Souls and Bridgestone to turn recycled end-of-life tires into shoes

Soles4Souls and Bridgestone to turn recycled end-of-life tires into shoes

General

June 23, 2020

Great news about the involvement of tire manufacturing companies in tire recycling activities is coming from Indonesia. Global non-profit organization, Soles4Souls Asia, Ltd (Sole4Souls Asia) and PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia (Bridgestone Indonesia), a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, one of the world’s largest tire and rubber companies, announced a new 2 year partnership (2020 – 2022) for an exciting sustainable project to create new shoes out of recycled end-of-life tires. The partnership will be set in motion on June 5 in celebration of World Environment Day, serving as an important reminder for the world to address pressing environmental concerns and work collectively toward a sustainable society.

Tire recycling and waste processing group acknowledged as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

Tire recycling and waste processing group acknowledged as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

General

June 23, 2020

This year, Emterra Group has been recognized on Canada’s Greenest Employers list. According to a news release from Emterra, the company is the only waste and recycling company included on the list this year. “At Emterra Group, we have a saying, ‘think innovatively, transform waste into resources.’ For more than 40 years we have been reshaping the way consumers, businesses and municipalities manage waste,” says Emmie Leung, founder and CEO of Emterra Group. “We work every day to be a positive example of environmental stewardship for our employees, our customers, our communities and the environment.”

World’s first webinar about rCB in masterbatches held by Martin von Wolfersdorff

World’s first webinar about rCB in masterbatches held by Martin von Wolfersdorff

Carbon Black

June 21, 2020

On June 17, 2020 the world’s first webinar about recovered carbon black (rCB) in plastic color concentrates (also called masterbatches) was held by Martin von Wolfersdorff from Wolfersdorff Consulting Berlin. During the webinar, Martin spoke about the state of technology for recovered carbon black, introduced masterbatch basics such as types of masterbatches and color measurement with CIE L*a*b*, showcased 5 companies who offer recovered carbon black masterbatches and explained important test methods for masterbatches with recovered carbon black as well as regulatory aspects.