News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Pyrum Innovations AG announced thermolysis plant tour on 30 October 2024. Experience the fascination of thermolysis live – on a guided tour of the Pyrum thermolysis plant in Dillingen. The company develops and builds recycling plants for rubber and various plastics. The Pyrum thermolysis plant with an annual throughput of 5,000 tonnes of rubber per year.

Recovered Carbon Black is the must-attend event for anyone involved within the carbon black supply chain! The Recovered Carbon Black 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 400 rCB representatives are expected to join us at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam on the 5-6 November 2024.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has received an order for deliveries of 500 tons of recovered pyrolysis oil from a leading European oil player. The oil, which will be produced at Enviro’s facility in Åsensbruk, will be delivered during the fall of 2024. The customer is a leading company within the petrochemical supply chain and has previously received smaller deliveries of tire pyrolysis oil from Enviro. Deliveries linked to the new order will start in August 2024 and continue until year-end. The tire pyrolysis oil will be delivered from Enviro’s plant in Åsensbruk, which has been in operation since 2013.

Government procurement and stronger product stewardship are essential to creating hundreds of local jobs by processing and using the 500,000 tons (equivalent to 62.5 million passenger tires) of used tires generated annually in Australia. Speaking at the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Procurement Practices, Tire Stewardship Australia’s CEO, Lina Goodman, emphasized the need for government to leverage its procurement power and product stewardship regulation to drive the investment needed for circular economy jobs, boosting Australia’s manufacturing sector and stimulating markets for recycled products.

QLD Mining Tyres & Conveyor Belts Sustainability Forum run by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) with support from the Queensland Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation, is by invitation only and will kick-start how we can work together to find real-world solutions for used mining tire and conveyor belts in Australia. TSA has been running a working group/hub with mining companies in Western Australia, and most recently in New South Wales. We’d be delighted to connect you with appropriate participants if you want to hear about their experience.

Smithers is thrilled to announce the upcoming Sustainability in Tires 2024 conference, scheduled for 14-16 October and to be held in China, Shanghai. Building on the success of past events including Tomorrow's Tire in 2019 and 2022, and Sustainability in Tires 2023, this year’s conference aims to once again unite global industry professionals and stakeholders in insightful discussions on the future of tire sustainability. With over 500 delegates participating in previous conferences, Sustainability in Tires 2024 promises to be a pivotal event. It will feature comprehensive sessions covering the latest trends, future outlook, innovative materials and technologies, electric vehicle (EV) tires, circular economy practices, sustainable development, and the management of end-of-life tires.

Episode 63 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast features Part 1 of the Tyre Recycling Panel Discussion recorded at the Circular Economy Forum during The Tire Cologne event. In this episode, host David Wilson interviews Tyre and Rubber Recycling Editor Stephan Rau from WDK and Frank Cremer from Bolder Industries, exploring various aspects of the tyre recycling industry.

Contec S.A., a leading player in the cleantech industry, announced the appointment of Dominika Żelazek as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Management Board. This strategic move underscores Contec’s commitment to innovation and sustainable growth as it prepares for international expansion and fundraising efforts. Dominika Żelazek’s Expertise and Strategic Role Dominika brings more than 20 years of financial management experience in demanding and regulated sectors. Her previous roles include key positions at Arriva Poland, where as Vice President of the Management Board and CFO she oversaw finance, IT, communication, and external relations. As Contec focuses on strengthening competencies and developing products using its unique Molten® technology, Dominika will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s growth, enhancing management capabilities, and driving fundraising initiatives for new plants construction and product development.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced new legislation on Thursday aimed at supporting tire manufacturers and reducing tire costs for consumers. The proposed bill offers a 30% tax credit to commercial fleets that purchase retreaded tires. "This 30% credit is designed to help offset part of the retreading costs," Brown explained during a call with reporters on Thursday.