News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Australian environmental technology company Entyr has achieved a significant milestone by entering into offtake and collaborative agreements with global commodities industry giant Trafigura. Specializing in addressing the global tire waste problem, Entyr and Trafigura will collaborate on exploring markets for high-quality products derived from end-of-life tires. The offtake agreement stipulates that Trafigura will receive 100% of Entyr's products, including tire pyrolysis oil, carbon char, and recovered carbon black production. The collaboration spans 20 years, aiming to contribute to Entyr's growth and profitability by sustainably recycling key waste streams.

A collaborative effort is underway, uniting companies and professionals across tire manufacturing, retailing, and recycling industries, as they seek a substantial grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The objective is to create a comprehensive system for generating Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all recycled tire products originating from tire recycling processes. Led by the United States Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire Industry Association Scrap Tire Research and Education Foundation (TIA STREF), this collective initiative is focused on advancing sustainability practices within the tire industry.

Bekaert – a Belgium-based company that specializes in the transformation and coating of steel wire, with operations spanning 45 countries – has been paving the way for tire reinforcement with high recycled content that contributes to the circular economy. High recycled content reduces the CO2 footprint of the company’s product by about 50%. As a next milestone on its sustainability journey, Bekaert announced that it has obtained its first third-party certificates for its tire reinforcement with high recycled steel content. Such certification helps meet the rising demand of its customers and end markets and address a critical challenge in the industry.

Rosehill Security intruduced its Impakt Defenders – an effective and sustainable solution for preventing hostile vehicle attacks in crowded spaces and during events. According to Resehill, their large footprint and unique shape - designed to deform upon impact - significantly improves their stopping power. Each Impakt Defender is made using 100% recycled rubber, strengthened with polyurethane for enhanced durability. These units are straightforward to install and remove, and their reusability for multiple events reduces waste and lessens environmental impact.

The renowned in the tyre recycling industry British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling,recently shared a comprehensive recording of this year's Future of Recycling Conference. The full stream for the 2023 Future of Recycling Conference can now be accessed on YouTube where we welcomed three different speakers:

On December 4th, 2023, Reoil Sp. z o.o. of Poland was awarded REACH Registration EC: 948-949-8 for pyrolysis oil from waste rubber and tires. This makes Reoil the first manufacturer in the world with a permit to produce/import the substance or produce or import an article containing it in quantities exceeding 1,000 MT per year in Europe. Reoil is a tire pyrolysis technology developer and operator in Poland. Reoil has been producing tire derived oils and carbon products at their Bukowna site since 2016. Their successful operation allowed them to achieve positive results over the last three years, achieving a turn-over of EUR 11 million from sales of product in 2023 with an EBITDA margin of EUR 6 million.

Ecore International – a converter of reclaimed tire rubber in North America – has recently acquired Ameritread Remanufactured Tires, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in remanufacturing certified reconstructed tires. This strategic move is in line with Ecore's dedication to sustainability and circular economy. The acquisition enhances Ecore's access to crucial recycled materials, aligning seamlessly with its mission to transform waste into environmentally responsible, high-performance solutions. Art Dodge, CEO of Ecore, emphasizes the synergy between Ameritread's commitment to remanufacturing tires and Ecore's dedication to the circular economy, solidifying their industry leadership in sustainability.

Carbon Black World is the must-attend event for anyone involved within the carbon black supply chain! The Carbon Black World Conference provides a much-needed platform for experts and innovators, who research, develop and commercialise recovered carbon black to stay updated on the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities. Over 300 rCB representatives are expected to join us at the Imperial Riding School, Vienna on the 14-15 May 2024.More than 250 key stakeholders from the carbon black industry joined the Carbon Black World Conference 2023 in Asia. The conference provides a unique opportunity for delegates to get the latest industry information and network face-to-face with global experts.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) (Enviro) has hired Fredrik Emilson, former CEO of Höganäs AB, as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Emilson takes office in February 2024 at the same time as current CEO Thomas Sörensson moves to a role as senior advisor. Fredrik Emilson comes most recently from Höganäs AB, where he worked since 2010 and from 2017 as CEO. During his time at Höganäs AB, Fredrik also held the role of European manager followed by the role of responsible for Asia. Höganäs is the world leader in metal powder solutions with sales totaling approximately MSEK 12,000 and with 2,400 employees globally.