Representatives of Poland-based The Recykl Group have visited road technology specialist Gaoyuan Road Industry Group in China to explore opportunities for advancing the use of tyre-derived materials in road construction and maintenance
The meeting, held on 26 May, focused on green asphalt and bitumen technologies, road maintenance and regeneration solutions, and the more efficient use of recycled tyre materials, including rubber powder and textile fibres.
Recykl, through its GreenPowder® rubber powder product and SMAPOL® technology, has developed expertise in recovering and transforming materials from end-of-life tyres for use in a range of industrial applications. The company also has experience in rubber devulcanisation and tyre recycling process optimisation.
Gaoyuan is one of China’s leading manufacturers of road maintenance equipment and technologies. Through its ShengGong brand, the company develops advanced road machinery and supports research activities through the National Engineering Laboratory for Road Maintenance Equipment, China’s only national innovation platform dedicated to this field.
A particular area of interest for the two companies is the application of rubber-modified asphalt technologies. Gaoyuan has experience with both stationary production systems and mobile intelligent equipment designed for applying thin protective and functional road surface layers.
According to Recykl, the discussions highlighted the complementary strengths of both organisations. While Recykl brings expertise in tyre recycling and material processing, Gaoyuan contributes knowledge of road engineering, equipment design and practical implementation.
The companies believe closer cooperation could help address technological challenges associated with incorporating recycled tyre materials into road construction while supporting the development of more sustainable, durable and resource-efficient road infrastructure.
