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World Steel Association lowers 2024 global demand forecast

World Steel Association lowers 2024 global demand forecast

Steel price

October 29, 2024

For tire recyclers, steel price trends are critical as recovered steel from recycled tires can fluctuate in value with the steel market, affecting overall revenue and planning in tire recycling operations. The World Steel Association has revised its 2024 forecast, projecting a 0.9 percent drop in global steel demand to 1.75 billion tons. The Association’s Short Range Outlook for 2024-2025 anticipates this decline will be followed by a moderate recovery in 2025, with demand rising by 1.2 percent to reach 1.77 billion tons, primarily outside of China.

Innovating for a greener future: Sustainability in Tires 2024
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Innovating for a greener future: Sustainability in Tires 2024

Events

October 28, 2024

The Sustainability in Tires, set to convene industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates was successfully held on 14-16 October in Shanghai, China, and online. This landmark event focused on advancing sustainable practices in tire manufacturing, use, and recycling, underlining the critical need for eco-friendly solutions in the tire industry.

Kal Tire Chile achieves key milestone with end-of-life OTR tire management plan approval

Kal Tire Chile achieves key milestone with end-of-life OTR tire management plan approval

OTR Tires

October 27, 2024

Kal Tire Chile has announced an important milestone with the approval from Chile’s Ministry of the Environment for its Management Plan under the Category B Individual Management System. This approval allows Kal Tire to introduce high-performance Ultra-Class tires with 57" and 63" rings, produced by the Asian manufacturer Maxam, into Chile’s mining market. This move aligns with Chile’s Law 20,920 (Rep Law) requirements and reflects Kal Tire's commitment to sustainable operations in the mining sector.

Third AZuR colloquium with high participation: Fresh scientific impulses for the tire recycling economy

Third AZuR colloquium with high participation: Fresh scientific impulses for the tire recycling economy

Regulations

October 27, 2024

The third scientific AZuR Colloquium took place on October 10, 2024, on the Jülich campus of the Aachen University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen) with high participation. Forty scientists from various universities, institutes, and disciplines came together to discuss current research findings and projects related to the sustainable reuse and recycling of end-of-life tires. The agenda included workshops, discussion panels, and keynote presentations on topics such as the pyrolytic utilization of end-of-life tire granulate, the use of old rubber granulates in flood protection, and the future of recovered carbon black (rCB) as a sustainable filler.

Continental Tyres wins 2024 NTDA Tyre Industry Award

Continental Tyres wins 2024 NTDA Tyre Industry Award

Awards

October 26, 2024

Continental Tyres has received the “Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year” award at the 2024 National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) Tyre Industry Awards. Presented during the NTDA’s 94th Annual Dinner, the award celebrates Continental’s commitment to sustainability, surpassing competitors like Bridgestone, Hankook, Marangoni, and Michelin.

AZuR nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2024

AZuR nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2024

Awards

October 26, 2024

German AZuR has announced it had been nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2024. The German Sustainability Award 2024 (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis), Europe's biggest award for environmental and social commitment, will be presented for the 17th time in 2024. This award recognizes pioneering contributions that are shaping our future more sustainably.