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Ecopneus Suffers Tragic Loss with Sudden Passing of Federico Dossena

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Ecopneus Suffers Tragic Loss with Sudden Passing of Federico Dossena

It was with sadness that Tyre and Rubber Recycling learned of the sudden and unexpected death of Federico Dossena, the General Manager of Ecopneus

Federico Dossena fell ill whilst out walking on a path to Care Alto in Trentino, Italy, and was later found by passing walkers. Emergency services were unable to revive him.

Federico leaves behind his widow, Paola and a son, Luca.

Dossena joined the Italian EPR Group from the world of paper, from the Mondadori Group, dealing with printing, paper production and its associated recycling chain. He had been General Manager of Ecopneus since 1 July 2021, where he had been able to develop the Group’s authority and experience as well as beginning to build its future, despite the ongoing difficulties experienced by the sector.  Ecopneus staff said that he worked hard, motivating and involving the whole structure of the business, in which he had always recognised great value.

Most recently, Dossena, 57, had spent the second week of August in Australia, for a series of meetings with the highest institutional representatives. Tyre and Rubber Recycling interviewed Dossena upon his appointment, and more recently to discuss how Ecopneus was planning to address the loss of the crumb rubber market in the event of the expected microplastics ban.

Ecopneus stated; “Federico’s sudden passing has struck everyone like a bolt of lightning. We thank him for the passion and all the work which he has contributed towards achieving our goals, which remain a daily commitment for Ecopneus into the future.”

Rathi Group Invests to Build Recycling Capacity

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Rathi Group Invests to Build Recycling Capacity

Rathi say that the introduction of EPR is driving expansion in the Indian tyre and rubber recycling industry

The recycling industry anticipates huge growth potential in the near future and is investing heavily in building capacities to meet the demand.

Tamil Nadu-based Rathi Group, regarded as a diversified recycling group since its inception in 2012 continues to expand every six months over the past decade. Based at Gummidipoondi Industrial Area, about 45 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, Rathi manages four sites with its core business focused on tyre and rubber recycling.

Rathi Rubber India Private Limited is engaged in batch pyrolysis system processing and pyrolysis oil distillation. While Jai Ambe Rubber Products Private Limited is involved in ELT shredding, rubber chips manufacturing and steel cleaning. Rathi Green Energy Private Limited focuses on continuous pyrolysis system processing and Rathi Industrial Enterprises is engaged in rCB (Recovered Carbon Black) processing.

Expansion with focus on technology

“We are investing about INR 270 million in the ongoing expansion spread over all the recycling vertical pyrolysis, recovered carbon black and steel ELT shredding. Our focus remains on continuous expansion along with the adoption of technology by installing the latest machinery,” emphasised Ravi Rathi, Director, Rathi Group.

The technology-driven zero-debt state-of-the-art recycling company has all its sites IoT enabled to track real-time performance like pressure, temperature, and production levels on handheld mobile devices. The pyrolysis operation functions in a modern environmentally sound closed-loop basis. “SynGas generated within the system is used for captive consumption via our SynGas distribution system through which we have saved substantial volume of external fuel and energy cost by optimising the usage of SynGas generated in the process.”

On the evolving potential of the tyre recycling sector, it is estimated that India imports almost 1 million tons of ELTs or used tyres annually with another 2 million generated domestically clearly indicating the market potential.

But it is technology that drives the growth in the future. “Tyre companies are actively seeking partners capable of transforming scrap into technically valuable products. A successful recycling operation necessitates the correct tools, a skilled team, an initiative-taking outlook, and management’s genuine commitment,” adds Rathi.

Fornnax is partner in growth

Rathi Group believes Ahmedabad headquartered Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd has been an instrumental and continuous partner in growth. Fornnax has now strongly established its credentials in the domestic and global markets with a wide portfolio of recycling lines and solid after-sales service. “Our continued faith in the brand drives us to invest in more machinery from Fornnax. We have almost invested INR 150 million in the ELT shredding and steel cleaning vertical to date and in a recent expansion in May installed a secondary shredder R4000-HD worth INR 50 Million.”

As part of the expansion in ELT shredding and steel cleaning, capacity has been raised by 75,000 MT from the current 50,000 MT to 125,000 MT per annum. Initially, the ELT shredding operation started with one Fornnax line of R2000 model with a capacity of 25,000 MT yearly. In January 2020, a second R2000 was installed thereafter as part of further expansion. Recently, the third which is also a three times bigger line R4000 was commissioned in May 2023, having a capacity of 75,000 MT annually bringing the cumulative capacity to 125,000 MT yearly.

Expanding pyrolysis & recovered carbon black (rCB) capacities

The Rathi Group is also adding additional capacity in the continuous pyrolysis side. “We are also investing about INR 100 million in the expansion of our continuous pyrolysis capacity, adding 7,200 MT raising the capacity to 14,400 MT per annum. The expanded capacity would be online in late August 2023,” informed Ambesh Rathi, Director, Rathi Group.

Meanwhile, the recycler is also in the midst of doubling the capacity of rCB, adding an additional capacity of 6,000 MT, hiking the capacity to 12,000 MT yearly. Rathi forayed into the rCB sector in January 2022; the company has already invested INR 100 million in the rCB business.

“Doubling of rCB capacity is in line with catering for the surging demand from the tyre industry which requires quality rCB to meet sustainability and circularity goals. All the tyre OEMs have to achieve net zero goals by 2050 and we hope to be strongly associated with our buyers and help them achieve the same.”

Rathi Group’s continued expansion and business growth raised its annual revenue to INR 1.75 billion in the last fiscal year. “We have doubled annual turnover in the post-covid phase as the industry experienced huge demand bringing steep hike in turnover.”

Exploring overseas market

Rathi Group has started exploring the overseas market and ventured into the export market in 2021. “We are exporting 50-60 tons of rCB each month to the Sri Lankan and the Middle Eastern markets.”

Monagri Machinery Supplies Shredders to Africa

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Monagri Machinery Supplies Shredders to Africa

Monagri Machinery is a South African machinery company supplying various business enterprises with equipment and engineering solutions from tractors to tyre shredders

Monagri offers tyre recycling solutions capable of reducing bike, car, and truck tyres down to granulates and powders. Although not an equipment manufacturer itself, it has built up relationships with suppliers who offer solutions for waste recycling. They have forged strategic relationships with manufacturers and partners, locally and internationally, to serve their customers with quality products and services according to their specific needs.

Monagri Machinery’s aim in association with Monagri Enterprises is to provide high-quality machines all over Africa to speed up the recycling of wasted goods that would end up in landfills or being burnt and releasing toxic chemicals that lead to the increase of CO² emissions.
In tyre recycling technology, Monagri can deliver machines with an output of between 300 and 5000 kgs per day. The company manages the installation of the equipment and offers training and regular maintenance contracts. Of course, all wear parts are available through Monagri and all new equipment comes with a 12-month warranty.

Birla Carbon to Showcase Innovative Carbon Black at RubberTech China 2023

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Birla Carbon to Showcase Innovative Carbon Black at RubberTech China 2023

Birla Carbon will present Continua SCM and carbon black solutions for tyre and MRG products

Birla Carbon, a global leader in the production of high-quality carbon black solutions, will participate at RubberTech China 2023, to be held from September 4 – 6, 2023, at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. Birla Carbon will exhibit at Hall N3, Booth 3B459.

Birla Carbon’s expertise and innovative solutions have led to a wider range of offerings in the tyres and mechanical rubber goods (MRG) market, including sustainable options. Among these solutions, Continua Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM) stands out as a product that follows a circular approach, effectively reducing the carbon footprint of the products it is a part of and contributing to a more environmentally friendly industry value chain.

“We are excited to join RubberTech China 2023 and showcase our range of sustainable carbon-based solutions for the tyre and MRG industry,” says John Davidson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Birla Carbon. “We are focused on driving sustainability, performance, and efficiency in rubber applications, and this exhibition provides an ideal opportunity to connect with industry peers, share our knowledge, and collaborate towards a greener and more advanced future.” He further added, “At Birla Carbon, we are committed to our purpose to ‘Share the Strength’ by collaborating with our customers to develop innovative solutions that drive industry advancements while ensuring superior performance and environmental responsibility.”

Birla Carbon also offers a complete range of low PAH offsets for commonly used carcass carbon blacks and a selection of N774, N300, and N200 series types, offering maximum compounding and formulation flexibility.

GRI Advancing Sustainability by Using rCB

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GRI Advancing Sustainability by Using rCB

GRI takes a lead in being open about its use of recycled materials in new tyres

In recent years, the tyre manufacturing industry has witnessed a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, products, and eco-friendly solutions. GRI is increasing its efforts in utilising recycled carbon black (rCB) for compounding and its speciality tyre production. The achievements of GRI in recent years highlight a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation within our industry.

An initiative that has gained significant traction is the utilisation of recycled carbon black (rCB) as a promising alternative to traditional fossil-based virgin carbon black. rCB offers a unique opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of tyre production while maintaining crucial physical properties that ensure the safety, strength, and resilience of speciality tyres.

By utilising RCB for regular compound production, GRI has showcased the transformative power of sustainable choices. This accomplishment signifies a conscious decision to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the high standards of quality and performance that GRI speciality tyres are renowned for.

“GRI’s decision to substantially decrease the utilisation of virgin carbon black and instead harness the power of RCB for the premium material handling tyre brand ULTIMATE GREEN XT as well as the radial agriculture tyres the GREEN XLR EARTH series is true evidence of GRI’s visionary approach to making a positive impact on the planet. This endeavour goes beyond traditional tyre development and considers the full lifecycle impact of the product from manufacturing to end-of-life disposal”, said Dr Mahesha Ranasoma, CEO of GRI.

GRI has pioneered the adoption of rCB, and our efforts have returned impressive results such as the establishment of premium suppliers for rCB. These partnerships are a witness to the corporate dedication of sourcing top-tier materials that meet the standards demanded by the tyre industry.

GRI’s exploration of rCB integration goes beyond the laboratory; it encompasses a strategic vision of aligning tyre production with responsible manufacturing. GRI is paving the way for a future where recycled materials are seamlessly integrated into tyre compounds, transforming the way tyres are produced and consumed.

Eesti Energia Takes Delivery of Swedish Tyre Shred

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Eesti Energia Takes Delivery of Swedish Tyre Shred

The first shipload of shredded tyres which Eesti Energia subsidiary Enefit Power is being supplied with from Sweden arrived in Estonia in August

The shredded rubber will be used to create an ersatz shale oil, replacing the traditionally mined and refined product.

A total of 1,670 tonnes of tyre chips arrived in the port of Sillamäe. These will not, Enefit Power board chair Andres Vainola stressed, be burned, but instead be pyrolysed, a more environmentally friendly activity, he said.

“This gives us a much higher yield of liquid fuel, meaning we need to use less shale in order to obtain oil,” Vainola explained.

The first consignment was ferried from the port of Oxelösund in Sweden to Sillamäe in a 30-year-old vessel, the “Wilson Elbe”, sailing under the Barbadian flag

The multi-year contract with Sweden allows for an inflow of 20,000 tonnes of shredded tyres, but this can rise in line with Enefit Power’s needs. 

Enefit Power first trialled the use of shredded tyres in its oil shale plants four years ago, but difficulties in finding raw materials at the right price and quality hampered things.

Eesti Energia’s plan to build its own tyre shredding plant did not ultimately materialise, partly due to supply issue.

“This does not mean that we will not continue negotiations here, involving local partners in order to use the potential of our used tyres,” Vainola added.

Tyre Recycling Solutions Signs MoU with South Korean LDC

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Tyre Recycling Solutions Signs MoU with South Korean LDC

LD Carbon and TRS sign an agreement for a joint-owned TyrXol rubber powder processing plant

LD Carbon, the South Korean waste treatment and raw material recycling company, which has developed a proprietary pyrolysis technology and TRS, a circular economy technology developer and integrator that offers global solutions to produce high-performance sustainable products from end-of-life tyres, have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a first factory to produce TyreXol rubber powders coming from the TRS Water Pulse process. The remainder of End-of-life tyres after TyreXol production is to be utilised by LDC to produce tyre pyrolysis oil (“TPO”) and high-quality recovered Carbon Black (“rCB”) whose quality has already passed the assurance tests from various global tire manufacturers for commercial adoptions.

TRS has a process of water jetting that treats only the tyre tread to recover high quality materials. The carcass and sidewalls are then processed separately, in this case, by LDC through pyrolysis.

The new endeavour will enable the partners to crystallise major technical and commercial synergies as well as, for TRS, to bring production capacity to meet the pressing demand from TRS customers in Asia.  Initially, the plant will process 25 ktpa end-of-life tyres, yielding a volume of 5 ktpa TyreXol Water Pulse powder, which has already passed quality assurance tests from global end customers such as tyre manufacturers, who are accelerating commercial adoptions of TyreXol Water Pulse powder.

“We have been screening many companies globally that could enhance our product range and further differentiate the value-in-use that we bring to tyre manufacturers.  We are thrilled to collaborate with TRS.  Not only are our technologies complementary, but they have a deep understanding of the market, and we share the same ethical and professional values,” said Baek, Seong-Mun, CEO and co-founder of LDC.

Staffan Ahlgren, CEO and co-founder of TRS commented; “This collaboration is very important for developing additional real circular solutions for the tires and rubber industries.  The collaboration was born from months of discussions, which helped us develop a deep mutual respect.  It will be an accelerating step enabling us to supply Asian clients regionally and focus on our water-jet technologies in priority.”

Jornadas de Reciclaje at the SLTC Conference in Lima 2023

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Jornadas de Reciclaje at the SLTC Conference in Lima 2023

Jornadas de Reciclaje are three days of presentation and discussion on recycling focused on the Latin American market

The event opens on the 20th September with the conventional introduction and overview of the industry. Which is followed by a visit to a local recycling operation to highlight the reality of tyre recycling. This conference is a window into the growing tyre recycling sector in Latin America and gives suppliers, producers, technicians and legislators an opportunity to learn about the wider developments, challenges and opportunities offered by this incredibly important recycling sector.

The afternoon sessions discuss tyres in the circular economy and the reuse of tyres and other polymers. Reverse logistics are discussed as a model for tyre collection, something that is a real option in many Latin American countries where long distances see new tyres being delivered, and a need for a return load, so reverse logistics has some real potential in the Latin markets.

Grace Collantes presents on the Ecuadorian EPR association CEREP. Martin von Wolfersdorff gives updates on the latest state of play in the tyre pyrolysis sector. A final session on day one focuses on retreading with a presentation from Eduardo Acosta, General Manager of Neumaservicio Ltda, and President of the Asociación de Recauchadores y Renovadores de Neumáticos de Chile (ARNEC).

Day two Kicks off with an update on the Chilean EPR scheme from José Browne Löpez. This is followed by discussions on the use of tyre-derived fuel in cement plants, which remains a key outlet for tyre arisings. Then, further discussion on the characterisation of recycled rubber and the outcomes of research into tyre pyrolysis oil and its potential in the market.

The second-morning session hears from SIGNUS’ Gabreal Leal on finances and establishing eco-tariffs. This is accompanied by presentations from Ecotr and Precimeca.

Rubberised asphalt is considered one of the best non-back-to-rubber outcomes for recycling and the Jornados Reciclaje have dedicated a full afternoon to presentations discussing the technical and real challenges that the rubberised asphalt technology faces with presentations from experts across the sector discussing technologies, applications, modifiers and real-life experiences of the benefits of rubberised asphalt.

The final sessions on the third day cover the valorisation of tyres in cement kilns, new asphalt technology using pyrolysis char, and tools for developing the circular economy.

Michelin will discuss the development of Neuma Peru and Jacinto Monserrate will present on SEGINUS, Ecuador’s leading tyre EPR scheme.

You can register to attend this show here.

Zeppelin Systems at Tire Recycling Day, October 26, 2023

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Zeppelin Systems at Tire Recycling Day, October 26, 2023

Zeppelin Systems will be presenting the Sustainable Tire Alliance at Friedrichshafen

The recovery of used tyres into valuable secondary raw materials and recycling products is a key factor for the realisation of sustainable and efficient tyre production in Europe.

As a partner of the AZuR network and through the newly founded “Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance” Zeppelin contributes significantly to the circular economy of used tyres. Together with strong international partners, Zeppelin Systems, as a global player in plant engineering, drives holistic and innovative tyre recycling solutions following the goal of saving precious resources of this earth.

On October 26, 2023, the newly founded technology alliance “Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance” will present itself together with its partners AZuR, ZARE and NEW LIFE at the Tire Recycling Day in Friedrichshafen near Lake Constance in Germany.

An exciting and varied programme around the topic of tyre recycling awaits. And of course, there will be time to network and chat with experts on-site.

Mark this date in your calendar. Detailed event information will follow shortly before the event.

Enviro Appoints Mårten Wikforss to Lead IR and Communications

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Enviro Appoints Mårten Wikforss to Lead IR and Communications

Scandinavian Enviro Systems has contracted Mårten Wikforss as responsible for the company’s communications and investor relations

Wikforss is an independent communications advisor with a focus on cleantech and greentech companies and has, among other things, been the communications and IR manager for the fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB. Wikforss has a long-standing past as an information manager within AB Volvo, including the role of Executive Vice President, Corporate Communication.

Mårten Wikforss has been continuously employed by Enviro as an advisor for several years, but the company has now choosen to formalise the collaboration by giving him an official role as responsible for the company’s communications and investor relations. The change is made against the background of the spring’s agreement with the leading European infrastructure structure investor Antin and the resulting increasing need for a closer dialogue with the stock market and other external stakeholders.

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