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Pioneering Success with the CM Liberator and the CM Zero Waste Wire Cleaning System

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Pioneering Success with the CM Liberator and the CM Zero Waste Wire Cleaning System

CM Shredders has seen wire-free Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) gain significant popularity as an alternative fuel source for several compelling reasons, including a mix of economic, environmental, and energy performance advantages

This is particularly true for waste-to-energy plants, cement kilns, and other industrial applications. In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial tyre recycling, CM Shredders has established itself as a leader and innovator, underscored by its exceptional success with the CM Liberator and its complementary CM Zero Waste Wire Cleaning System.

CM Shredders’ trajectory of success extends beyond local markets to global resonance and appeal. The company has achieved significant milestones with the sales of the CM Liberator and the CM Zero Waste Systems, marking its presence across continents. Notably, new installations have been reported in the United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, and South Korea, signifying the universal demand for efficient and innovative recycling solutions.

The U.S. market has been particularly receptive to the advanced recycling turnkey systems and solutions offered by CM Shredders. The company enjoys a strong client base and robust sales across the nation, with new installations proliferating in multiple states across the U.S. in 2023, and even more expected in 2024.

CM’s latest achievements include the development and installation of a state-of-the-art, high-capacity liberation system for Geocycle North America. Geocycle, a subsidiary of Holcim—a global titan in waste management and one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement, aggregates, and concrete—sought out CM Shredders for a solution that could meet its exacting standards. This collaboration underscores CM Shredders’ ability to deliver custom, high-performance recycling systems and solutions that cater to the specific needs of global leaders in waste management and materials technology.

At the heart of CM Shredders’ technological advancements is the CM Liberator, a system designed to separate steel wire from tyre rubber in the cleanest form possible. Its patented flow-through design minimises pinch points, while the serrated knife design enhances the cutting process, resulting in increased production.

The CM 4R Liberator, in particular, stands out for its ability to purify wire from rubber tyres, enabling processors to maximise revenue from both materials. The system’s operational efficiency is further enhanced by its robust design and reliability, ensuring long-term cost savings for clients.

The CM Liberator stands out as a symbol of innovation in the recycling industry. Designed to efficiently process a wide range of materials, it exemplifies CM Shredders’ commitment to advancing recycling technologies. The success of the Liberator is attributed to its versatility, durability, and the significant cost savings it offers to recycling operations by maximising material recovery.

The CM Zero Waste System further elevates the purity level of separated materials, cleaning steel wire to up to 98 per cent free of contaminants. This not only enables processors to enhance their environmental contributions but also significantly increases the resale value of steel, creating a lucrative opportunity in the recycling market.

Sumitomo Rubber Targets Carbon Neutral Supply Chain by 2030

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Sumitomo Rubber Targets Carbon Neutral Supply Chain by 2030

According to Sumitomo, after meeting its carbon reduction targets ahead of schedule, Falken’s push towards carbon neutrality is accelerating – as it aims to more than half its carbon emissions, by 2030

In doing so, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd (SRI), hopes to reduce carbon emissions throughout its supply chain, and across its own production facilities, by 2030.

Rapid progress to-date means previously set sustainability milestones have been hit ahead of schedule. In 2021, SRI set itself the goal of reducing emissions by 50 per cent (from 2017 levels) by 2030 – a target it has already exceeded thanks, in part, to the implementation of renewable energies and energy-saving measures. These include the introduction of electricity generation using renewable energy sources at tyre factories in China and Thailand. 

The manufacturer is now increasing its target to a reduction of 55 per cent by 2030 (compared to 2017 levels) – underlining SRI’s corporate ambitions to become fully carbon neutral by 2050.

Driven by SRI’s long-term sustainability policy, ‘Driving Our Future Challenge 2050’ the latest initiatives will help accelerate its carbon neutral goals – aiming to reduce annual scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions.

Currently, around 90 per cent of SRI’s greenhouse gases are caused by scope 3 CO2 emissions, from material development and procurement, logistics, sales, use and processing/recycling. As such, the brand is targeting a 25 per cent reduction in emissions associated with material development and procurement (by 2030, compared to 2021). Sustainable sourcing and strengthening supplier engagement is central to SRI’s strategy, something which is bolstered by the introduction of the environmental and social risk assessment tool, Rubberway.

SRI is looking to save a further 10 per cent (by 2030, compared to 2021) across logistics – primarily through a modal shift and optimisation in transportation – and by retreading or recycling tyres used during the distribution process.

What is more, the manufacturer is looking at reducing tyre rolling resistance, extending tyre life, reducing tyre weight, expanding retreading capacity and using more sustainable raw materials.  These goals will be achieved by promoting the initiatives outlined in SRI’s ‘Driving Our Future Challenge 2050’ policy, as well as upholding the TOWANOWA circular economy concept for each individual process – with SRI’s approach designed to support an improved circular economy.

Cyprus Grapples with Waste Tyres

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Cyprus Grapples with Waste Tyres

For many years, Cyprus has struggled to get a grip on its waste tyre issues, with a series of ill-fated projects leaving the country with an ongoing issue

The latest estimates suggest that there are 1,000 tons of tyres scattered around Cyprus, posing a significant problem for the environment and public healthThe recent discovery of a pile of tyre waste buried in a plot of land in Limassol highlights the prevailing situation, underscoring the magnitude of the problem. Discarded tyres stand as one of Cyprus’s most serious waste management challenges.

Despite the existing legislation for tyre management, many exploit loopholes and weaknesses in the law to avoid paying the necessary fees for tyre collection and disposal. This includes bypassing payments to the Vasiliko cement factory, by simply tipping them in various locations.

Each year, Cyprus imports 500,000 to 600,000 tyres into its market. According to regulations, importers must pay a recycling fee for each tyre brought in, a prerequisite for customs clearance and tyre acceptance. However, the majority of old tyres in Cyprus are not recycled for material reuse but are burned for energy at the cement factory, which gives rise to complaints about pollution.

The issue of managing used tyres has long concerned the public sphere, with interventions from Parliament and the Auditor General, yet a solution remains elusive.

Sustainable management

The collection of tyres can be achieved through a voluntary or statutory management scheme as can be seen in operation across Europe. The recycling element varies, with around half of tyres recovered going to energy consumption, the others going for some form of material recovery. However, that latter figure is somewhat skewed by uncertain final destinations for tyres exported from Europe, in particular the UK.

Source:KNEWS

Ecopneus Collects Over 187,000 Tonnes in 2023

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Ecopneus Collects Over 187,000 Tonnes in 2023

In 2023 Ecopneus exceeded its objectives for the collection of End-of-Life Tires (ELTs), reaching 112 per cent of the legal target and recovering over 187,000 tonnes of ELTs

This created a resource that would allow the creation of well over 4,700 km of rubber asphalts recycled from resistant, silent and long-lasting ELTs, or for example over 12,000 basketball courts. These results have allowed Ecopneus to meet the extraordinary objectives established by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.

The President Alessandro De Martino underlined the fundamental role played by Ecopneus in the management of ELTs, guaranteeing high standards of service and homogeneous collection throughout Italy, continuing to pursue a vision of excellence, directing efforts also towards innovation and the development of new sustainable practices in the treatment of ELTs.

The recycling system managed by Ecopneus represents a model of sustainability and innovation, with recycled rubber made available for use in various applications such as sports surfaces, safe asphalt, acoustic insulation and street furniture.

The collection operated by Ecopneus is widespread in all Italian provinces, respecting the legal targets established by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.

According to 2023 data, the volumes recovered can be broken down as follows:

  • Lombardy 29,941 tonnes
  • Veneto with 18,775 tonnes
  • Lazio with 17,074 tonnes
  • Campania 16,205 tonnes
  • Emilia-Romagna 15,294 tonnes
  • Sicily 14,443 tonnes
  • Puglia 12,217 tonnes
  • Tuscany 11,984 tonne
  • Piedmont 11,176 tonne
  • Marche 6,252 tonnes
  • Trentino-Alto Adige 5,957 tonnes
  • Sardinia 5,882 tonnes
  • Calabria 5,803 tonnes
  • Liguria 4,915 tonnes
  • Abruzzo 4,398 tonnes
  • Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2,135 tonnes
  • Basilicata 1,282 tonnes
  • Umbria 1,758 tonnes
  • Molise 1,358 tonnes
  • Valle d’Aosta 151 tonnes.

Birla Carbon Plants in the USA and South Korea Gain ISCC PLUS Certification

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Birla Carbon Plants in the USA and South Korea Gain ISCC PLUS Certification

Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, advises that its plants in the USA (Hickok) and South Korea (Yeosu) have secured ISCC PLUS certification with zero non-conformities

This accomplishment follows the successful ISCC PLUS certification of Birla Carbon’s plant in Italy, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability and circularity.

Birla Carbon’s Italy plant received the ISCC PLUS certification in May 2023, making it the first plant to receive this certification.

Commenting on this recognition, John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon, said; “We are proud to announce the ISCC PLUS certification for our plant in Hickok (USA) and Yeosu (Korea), marking another milestone in our sustainability journey. These achievements underscore Birla Carbon’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. As we expand our certification efforts globally, with the rest of our locations, we are reinforcing our dedication to sustainable and traceable practices.” He further added, “Birla Carbon remains committed to setting industry benchmarks and contributing to a more sustainable future.”

Looking ahead, Birla Carbon is actively pursuing ISCC PLUS certification for several other global plants. The certification process for two units in Brazil and three units in India, Spain, Egypt, and Hungary is underway, with the remaining sites slated for completion through the remainder of CY 2024. The company remains dedicated to implementing sustainable practices, and this recognition reinforces its commitment to responsible operations.

This globally recognized certification is in line with Birla Carbon’s aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the successful introduction of ContinuaTM Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM).

Enviro’s Uddevalla Plant Construction Starts

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Enviro’s Uddevalla Plant Construction Starts

The construction of Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ end-of-life tyre recycling plant in Uddevalla has received its starting notice

The municipality of Uddevalla notified about the permit in a letter. On February 7, Enviro, Antin Infrastructure Partners and Michelin announced the final investment decision for the plant and that the joint venture, formed between Enviro and Antin, has started to place orders for key materials and machinery for the plant.

The General contractor for the construction is EBC Group together with Fratera Fastigheter. The plant is expected to be fully operational by 2025.

“We have established an excellent cooperation with EBC Group, Fratera and the municipality of Uddevalla, which has been key to getting here. The starting notice is yet another milestone in Enviro’s ambition to reach a world-leading position within its field”, says Fredrik Emilson, CEO for Enviro.

The Uddevalla plant has been a keystone to the development of Enviro’s growth, taking the project from its low volume status to a proven technology with a large-scale production plant expected to be operational within two years.

This, along with contracts to supply a growing number of rubber industry clients puts Enviro on track to hold a good slice of the rCB sector in Europe.

Enviro to Supply Nokian with rCB

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Enviro to Supply Nokian with rCB

Nokian Tyres has made a long-term purchase agreement with a Enviro as part of a plan to increase the share of recycled and renewable raw materials in tyres to 50 per cent by 2030

The company started to use Enviro’s recovered carbon black in a commercial product line in 2022 and the new deal enables its increased use.

Antin Infrastructure Partners and Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ plan is to establish recycling plants across Europe with capacity to recycle up to 1m tons of tyres annually by 2030. The first plant, in Sweden, is expected to be fully operational by 2025. Deliveries to Nokian Tyres will begin in 2026. Enviro is partially owned by tyre-giant Michelin, which has licence agreements with Enviro for OTR recycling in Chile.

“The emissions from manufacturing recovered carbon black are over 90 per cent lower than those from virgin carbon blacks,” said Juha Hietalahti, head of procurement at Nokian Tyres.

“When introducing new raw materials in tyres, one of the most demanding tasks is to find the right balance between raw material selection and tyre properties, as the use of recycled or renewable materials must not impair safety characteristics.”

Life4Tyres Group Plans for Louisianna

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Life4Tyres Group Plans for Louisianna

Life4Tyres plans to open a $46 million processing plant at the Port of South Louisiana, state economic development officials recently announced

With offices in Ireland and Spain, Life4Tyres Group Ltd. said it plans to start construction of its first U.S. location at the end of the year, with commercial operations starting in spring 2026.

CEO Tilen Milicevic said; “A strong industrial ecosystem, the availability of qualified personnel and suppliers, excellent connectivity, abundance of feedstock and proximity of our final clients are just a few of the many reasons why Life4Tyres Group, following a thorough market study, decided for Louisiana to be home to our first investment in the U.S.”

The recycling and manufacturing plant will convert end-of-life tyres into high-quality sustainable commodities such as advanced biofuel feedstock, recovered carbon black, which can be used to strengthen rubber, and scrap steel. The company expects to create 46 direct new jobs in St. John the Baptist Parish as a result.

“This new project is a perfect example of the power of the ports to drive investment and job creation in Louisiana,” Gov. Jeff Landry said. “In addition to the tremendous impact this foreign investment will have on the state and local economies, Life4Tyres will support Louisiana-based oil and gas and petroleum chemical companies with high-quality sustainable commodities that help them achieve their carbon management goals.”

Louisiana’s facility is part of a broader global expansion plan by the company, which recently opened a plant in Puertollano, Spain, and plans to expand in Ecuador and Japan.

The state of Louisiana offered an incentives package that includes the comprehensive workforce development solutions of LED FastStart, according to the training centre. It also includes a $1 million performance-based grant that will be used for site improvements. The company is also expected to participate in Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption and Quality Jobs programmes.

The openness of the Port of South Louisianna towards this project is somewhat of a contrast to the reaction to a similar project by SOBE in Youngstown, Ohio.

Perl-Besch Approves New Pyrum Plant

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Perl-Besch Approves New Pyrum Plant

Construction of the new Pyrum-owned plant in Perl-Besch (Saarland) to begin in the second half of 2024, first plant components already ordered

The municipal council of Perl-Besch on the Mosel in Saarland has approved the development plan for the site of the new plant of Pyrum Innovations AG  by a large majority. This means that the company has created the necessary prerequisites and can immediately start detailed planning.

As a further step towards expanding its own production capacities, Pyrum plans to build a new pyrolysis plant in Perl-Besch by the end of 2025, modelled on the facility at the main plant in Dillingen/Saar with a capacity of 20,000 tonnes of ELT per year. The wholly owned subsidiary “Pyrum GreenFactory II GmbH” was founded at the beginning of January to operate the second Pyrum plant in Saarland.

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG said; “We continue to push the pace. Only around eight weeks have passed between the initial approval of the local and municipal councils for the establishment of Pyrum in December 2023 and the current adoption of the final development plan. After demonstrating with the expansion of our main plant in Dillingen that our technology works and is scalable, we now want to roll out our pyrolysis process on a large scale to sustainably solve the recycling problem with used tyres. To this end, we have already ordered the first plant components with notoriously long delivery times and construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2024.”

New investor newsletter launched

To provide its shareholders with even more comprehensive information on current developments, Pyrum has also sent out its first investor newsletter. The newsletter will be published quarterly in future and will also answer the most important questions that the company regularly receives from investors. You can subscribe using the contact form on the company website.

Eriez Strengthens its R&D Capabilities with Cardiff University

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Eriez Strengthens its R&D Capabilities with Cardiff University

Eriez® announces the inauguration of its cutting-edge Research and Development hub, Eriez at sbarc, located at Cardiff University in Wales

This strategic partnership with Cardiff Innovations underscores its dedication to fostering innovation and expanding its Research and Development initiatives. Eriez’ Wales-based R&D team now operate primarily from this new, state-of-the-art facility. 

Eriez’ history of working with Cardiff University began when Eriez joined the advisory board for the university’s Magnetic Materials & Applications (MAGMA) research centre. The relationship progressed into a successful Engineering and Knowledge Transfer Partnership (eKTP) from 2019 to 2022. The result of this effort is a groundbreaking new series of metal detectors from Eriez which are scheduled to launch in early 2024. 

Gareth Meese, Managing Director of Eriez-Europe, highlights the success of the eKTP, stating, “The fusion of the technical prowess of the University with Eriez’ industry expertise led to significant advancements in signal processing and electronic design for our new metal detectors.” He emphasizes that the collaborative partnership with Cardiff University provides Eriez with streamlined access to support and a seamless communication pipeline.   

In addition to these achievements, Eriez has privately funded a project with the Cardiff University School of Engineering, focusing on enhancing the performance and reliability of metal detector coils. As of 2024, Eriez continues its partnership with Cardiff University on an Artificial Intelligence (AI) feasibility study, supported by InnovateUK, exploring AI techniques in metal detection for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Eriez is also actively involved in supporting an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) initiative, investigating and developing AI applications within metal detection and other related fields, according to Chris Dyer, Research and Development Engineer, Eriez-Europe. 

Mike Mankosa, Eriez Executive Vice President of Global Technology, adds; “Working with Cardiff University has enabled Eriez to tap into unparalleled technical expertise, enhancing our existing products and exploring new technologies without the usual hurdles associated with significant upfront investments. Joining forces with Cardiff University has been instrumental in driving innovation at Eriez, positioning us at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development and propelling our global technological leadership.” 

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