News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

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 Tire Recycling Foundation announced the launch of the Tire Recycling Foundation Awards, a national recognition program honoring organizations, teams, and individuals who are advancing tire recycling technologies, expanding end-use markets, and demonstrating leadership in sustainability and circular economy principles. These awards highlight the people and partnerships turning challenges into opportunities, building markets, driving innovation, and shaping a more sustainable future for scrap tire management across the United States.

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.