Francesco Di Pierro, Founder and CEO of Rubber Conversion, joined The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 87 and our final episode from The Round Trip in Australia.
Unlocking High-Performance Applications for Recycled Rubber with Rubber Conversion
During this episode, Francesco explored Rubber Conversion’s patented mechanochemical devulcanisation process. Francesco explains how this low-temperature technology promotes devulcanisation while minimising depolymerisation, resulting in high-quality raw materials that maintain abrasion resistance—a critical factor for meeting upcoming Euro 7 regulations.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Episode #87 & The Round Trip Summit
1:14 Introduction to Francesco Di Pierro & Rubber Conversion
2:12 Objectives for the Australian Market
3:32 The Mechanochemical Devulcanisation Process
6:01 Strategic Partnership with Comerio Ercole
8:18 Why Produce Flakes Instead of Sheets?
10:44 Performance in Tyres: The Life Green Vulcan Project
13:28 Euro 7 Standards & Abrasion Resistance
16:18 Market Reactions: Premium vs. Budget Manufacturers
17:41 The Impact of EUDR & European Regulations
20:29 Global Expansion Strategy & New Partners
25:44 Future Priorities for Rubber Conversion
29:50 Conclusion to Episode #87
