News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Jari Mennala has been appointed as the new CEO of Tana Oy, effective May 5th. Jari brings extensive experience in the heavy equipment industry from John Deere. Throughout his career, Jari has successfully led global retail and dealer sales and marketing, developed product and service portfolios and strategies, and driven various business transformation initiatives across multiple regions worldwide. Most recently, Jari served as Director of Worldwide Forestry Sales & Marketing and Managing Director of John Deere Forestry Oy.

Reoil Sp. z o.o. continues to strengthen its position in the recovered Carbon Black (rCB) and tyre pyrolysis industry through quality assurance and technological advancements, supported by EU funding.

Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) in Australia reports intensified efforts to combat illegal tyre dumping following a rise in discarded tyres across the region. Recently, 21 illegally dumped tyres were removed, particularly in Horsham North, where evidence suggests they were used for burnouts.

Innovative sea-cleaning technology using activated carbon from recycled tires will be highlighted at the 30th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling. The project, led by Prof. Fabrizio Quadrini, has successfully integrated porous tablets made from tire-derived activated carbon into smart buoys designed for oil adsorption and marine monitoring.

Boral has introduced a pioneering crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen derived from off-the-road (OTR) tyres, marking am achievement in Australia. The company claims this innovative product can extend pavement life up to twice as long as conventional road treatments, offering a sustainable and high-performance solution for infrastructure.

Freee Recycle, a Nigerian tyre recycling company, unveiled its latest innovation—the Àjàlá tote and laptop bags, crafted from 80 percent recycled materials. Addressing Nigeria’s tyre waste crisis. Nigeria, like many other countries, faced a growing tyre waste crisis. In 2017 alone, the country generated 113,000 tons of waste tyres, with limited recycling solutions available. Companies like Freee Recycle emerged with innovative approaches to address this challenge, transforming discarded tyres into functional and stylish products.

The recognition highlights Orion’s achievement as a "Key Innovator" for being the first company to produce circular carbon black from 100% pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires. The market-ready material serves as an alternative to carbon black made from fossil oil.

Tana Oy strengthens its presence in South America, bringing its innovative waste management solutions to a broader audience. By combining Tana’s expertise in high-performance recycling and landfill equipment with Covema SACIF’s deep market knowledge and customer-focused approach, this partnership is set to drive efficiency, sustainability, and value for businesses across Argentina.

The LEGO Group today revealed tires made using over one-third recycled materials sourced from old fishing nets, ropes and engine oil. These new tires are already featured in select LEGO® sets, with a full transition planned for later this year. This development marks another step on the journey towards the LEGO Group’s ambition of making its products from more renewable and recycled materials by 2032.