News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

As recovered carbon black (rCB) gains importance as a key output from tire pyrolysis, Netzsch Group is positioning its technology to support producers in upgrading pyrolysis char into high-performance materials. In Episode 90 of the Tyre and Rubber Recycling Podcast, Andreas Steinlage, Senior Business Development Manager at Netzsch, outlined how the company’s grinding, classification, and processing systems are increasingly being deployed across the tire recycling value chain.

The Rubberized Asphalt Foundation (RAF) has strengthened its position as a global driver of sustainable infrastructure by acting as a strategic partner at the Georgia Rubberized Asphalt Summit (GRAS 2026), held in Tbilisi. Hosted by Tegeta Green Planet in collaboration with Wasteless, the event brought together policymakers, engineers, and industry leaders to accelerate adoption of rubberized asphalt in emerging markets, particularly across the Caucasus.

Revenue for the financial year 2025, based on preliminary, unaudited figures, rose to EUR 4,103 thousand, doubling compared to the previous year (2024: EUR 2,022 thousand). This includes revenue from consulting services in the amount of EUR 2,000 thousand. Due to the lack of revenue from ThermoTireBlack (TTB®) in the fourth quarter, the full-​year forecast of EUR 4,500 thousand to EUR 6,000 thousand could not be achieved. Own work capitalized amounted to EUR 6,158 EUR (2024: EUR 8,994 thousand). The decline results from the largely completed commissioning work on a significant portion of the plant expansion in Dillingen.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has welcomed the findings of a major study by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), which concludes that crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields is unlikely to pose health risks to users. The comprehensive assessment found no evidence of significant cancer risk or other health concerns, including for young athletes, based on currently available data. The findings align with a broader body of research that has consistently indicated crumb rubber is safe for use in sports fields.

With just 4 weeks to go, the event has confirmed participation from industry players including Goodyear, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, Greif-Velox, PCBL Chemical, Arvos Group, Epsilon, Michelin, Linglong Tire, BKT, Doright, Hanwa Trading, and others across the value chain, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and industry networking.

The European tyre recycling sector is set to convene at the 31st ETRA Conference, taking place from March 24–26, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to address the future of circularity in tyre management. Organised by the European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA), the event will focus on market development, regulatory trends, and emerging applications for tyre-derived materials.

Infiniteria takes note of Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB’s ("Enviro") announcement today that it is terminating its joint venture agreements with Infiniteria. The proposed termination is not pursuant to any contractual rights but is stated to be pursuant to the Swedish Company Reorganization Act. Infiniteria intends to fully defend its rights under law in light of this announcement. It will take every measure to defend and protect its contractual position and to deliver on its customer commitments.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (publ) ("Enviro" or the "Company") today announces that Enviro is terminating agreements with Infiniteria Europe Sàrl and Cuibhil Luxco regarding the collaboration related to the joint venture Infiniteria (the "JV Company"). The terminations are made within the framework of Enviro’s ongoing corporate reorganization and with the support of Chapter 3, Section 9 of the Swedish Company Reorganization Act. The notice period is three months.

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