News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Enviro’s joint venture together with Antin Infrastructure Partners and Michelin – Infiniteria – has appointed Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren as the new CEO. Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren most recently comes from the green steel company Stegra, where since 2021 they have been responsible for growth in the role of Chief Growth Officer. Ryttberg-Wallgren has extensive experience in industrial operations and in establishing new businesses worldwide after previous leading roles in several Scandinavian companies, including PIAB, Yara International, Sandvik, and Sapa.

AIMPLAS and the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) will host an international workshop dedicated to exploring how recycled plastics and rubber can support the clean energy transition — and how renewable energy technologies can contribute to more sustainable recycling systems.

In Episode 82 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, Daniele De Maria of Proge Plast Engineering provides an overview of the Italian family-owned company, which has more than four decades of experience in customised polymer processing and circular rubber technologies.

The 5th European Carbon Black Summit, taking place on 3–4 December 2025 in Prague, will bring industry leaders together to discuss a central issue for the sector: the evolving balance between virgin and recovered carbon black (rCB) in Europe’s changing market landscape. This is a final call for those wishing to join the discussions.

In Episode 81 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, Dr. Barry Takkalou, CEO and Founder of CRM, speaks with Richard Wilson during The Round Trip: Tyre & Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit. With four decades of civil engineering experience, he outlines how CRM has worked to translate scientific research on rubberised asphalt into commercially viable applications for North American road networks.

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.