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PyL Neumáticos and Pirelli became a part of the first project in Argentina that aims to incorporate recycled rubber powder into asphalt mixtures — applied over a 10-kilometre stretch, with a 10-metre-thick layer and containing 10% of end-of-life tyres (ELTs)
As a part of the initiative, Fabián López, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Services and Victoria Flores, Minister of Environment and Circular Economy, visited the experimental section together with Julio Bañuelos, President of Caminos de las Sierras.
PyL Neumáticossupplied the recycled rubber used in the construction of the service road along the Córdoba–Carlos Paz motorway in Argentina within a collaborative project involving the public, private, and academic sectors. The initiative aims to promote the circular economy and the recovery of end-of-life tyres, while assessing the technical, environmental, and economic feasibility of this type of asphalt.
Project partners include Caminos de las Sierras S.A., HINS Energía, CONTRINI, and UTN – La Plata Regional Faculty
Pyrum Innovations AG has announced that the official ground-breaking ceremony for the next Pyrum-owned plant in Perl-Besch is scheduled to take place on 14 November 2025
With a planned annual recycling capacity of more than 22,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres, the plant will bePyrum’s largest to date. Like the main plant in Dillingen, it will be 100% operated by Pyrum and will more than double the company’s recycling capacity. Representatives from politics, business and sports are expected to attend the planned event.
Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations commented; “Now that all the legal formalities have finally been clarified – development plan, building permit and access to the site – we can hardly wait to get started. Planning is already well advanced behind the scenes: the site has been prepared, numerous plant components with long delivery times – known as long leads – have been ordered, and the architect’s tenders for the groundwork are underway. We will also benefit from the experience we gained during the expansion of our main plant in Dillingen, enabling us to plan the start of production in Perl-Besch for 2027.”
The new plant is to be built on an area of around 25,000 m² at the new location in Perl-Besch near the border triangle between Germany, France and Luxembourg and will consist of a shredder plant, three latest-generation Pyrum reactors, a power plant and a grinding and pelletising plant. All the findings from the first series plant in Dillingen have already been incorporated into the plans, so Pyrum expects a shorter construction period, faster commissioning and, as a result, faster achievement of maximum production capacity. The convenient location with direct access to the Moselle, existing railway tracks and the nearby motorway offers ideal logistical conditions for the delivery of end-of-life tyres from all over Europe and the transport of the products manufactured.
To finance the equity portion of the new plant, part of the EUR 25 million credit line agreed with BASF at the end of 2023 has already been used. In addition, a term sheet from a major European bank has been received, guaranteeing a further 70% of debt capital for the total investment amount (subject to the approval of the relevant committees). In order to finalize the financing, an agreement with the Saarland authorities regarding the land development costs is still pending. A state guarantee is also under discussion. In order not to lose any time, Pyrum is already pushing ahead with the work and will initially cover the costs in advance. In addition, the first subsidies for job creation have already been paid out to GreenFactory II GmbH and used. Successful completion of the financing for the new building in Perl-Besch would also lay the foundation for access to the second tranche of the loan promised by BASFin the amount of a further EUR 25 million, as well as further project financing from the aforementioned major European bank, which has already been indicated. This would provide the company with additional financing in the high double-digit million range for further projects in the rollout plan. Pyrum currently expects to break even with the commissioning of the new plant in 2027, which is likely to further support the rollout of the project pipeline.
Indian recycling machinery manufacturer Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd has introduced the R-MAX3300, its largest secondary shredder to date. The launch marks a strategic step in expanding the company’s product line to meet the evolving demands of India’s waste management and recycling sectors, particularly in tyre recycling and municipal solid waste (MSW) processing
The R-MAX3300 was unveiled at IFAT India 2025 in Mumbai, one of the country’s leading environmental technology exhibitions. Designed for large-scale applications, the shredder targets cement alternative fuel (AFR) plants and waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities, while its adaptable configuration also supports end-of-life tyre recycling.
Versatility and Performance
Based on Fornnax’s R-Series platform, the R-MAX3300 is engineered for high-volume shredding of diverse waste streams including MSW, commercial and industrial waste, bulky waste, legacy waste, wood, and construction and demolition debris. The shredder’s robust design allows it to process challenging materials while maintaining consistent output.
Fornnax’s Director and CEO, Jignesh Kundaria, said the model addresses growing demand for efficient, large-scale waste shredding technology. “We developed the R-MAX3300 to handle difficult waste streams efficiently, converting what was once unusable material into a resource that supports cement kilns and WtE facilities,” he said.
The machine enables the production of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) within a 30–50 mm particle range and supports pre-treatment for composting and volume reduction for transport efficiency. Its design prioritises versatility, durability, and operational consistency, aligning with the needs of industrial users seeking scalable waste processing solutions.
Adaptability for Tyre Recycling
A key advancement of the R-MAX3300 lies in its adaptability for tyre recycling. With a change in screen configuration, the shredder can process tyres into chips of less than 50 mm, suitable for producing Tyre-Derived Fuel (TDF) used in cement kilns. In this configuration, it delivers a throughput of approximately 15–20 tonnes per hour, or up to 30–40 tonnes per hour for single-pass oversized shredding for transport or export.
While not intended for both primary and secondary shredding where steel liberation is required, the R-MAX3300 can operate as a standalone machine for applications where steel separation is unnecessary. This makes it suitable for facilities seeking to reduce capital investment by using one system for both pre-shredding and secondary shredding tasks.
In tyre recycling operations, the shredder can complement Fornnax’s existing SR-Series pre-shredders and R-Series secondary shredders, providing flexibility across various processing stages. Its use extends to scenarios where regulations require shredded tyres for export or where general volume reduction is sufficient.
Field Validation and Market Positioning
Fornnax plans to install the R-MAX3300 for field validation at one of India’s largest cement plants for a trial period of four to six months. The company anticipates commercial availability following
Yesterday, Tyrewise held a workshop at The Round Trip: Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit, aiming to help spread knowledge and information to advance the use of rubberised asphalt in New Zealand
The Tyrewise workshop focused on advancing the use of crumb rubber in road construction and maintenance, ahead of the Round Trip 2025 summit, bringing together technical specialists, civil industry leaders, recyclers, and procurers from across New Zealand and Australia.
By leveraging international expertise, including that of Dr H. Barry Takallou from CRM Rubber, California, the workshop explored how circular materials can deliver better-performing, longer-lasting, and more sustainable roads. The workshop is a part of Tyrewise’s commitment to building a resilient domestic market for end-of-life tyres and supporting innovation that keeps tyres in play.
The 2025 Round Trip Summit officially starts today, on October 15, at the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO), Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
I Squared Capital has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Liberty Tire Recycling from Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”), a leading investment firm in the energy transition infrastructure sector
Liberty Tire Recycling stands as North America’s premier ELT recycling platform, offering comprehensive solutions for tire collection, processing, and recycling. The acquisition of Liberty expands I Squared’s global portfolio of environmental infrastructure assets and underscores its commitment to fostering sustainable enterprises that deliver economic as well as environmental value.
With an established reputation in the sustainable and environmental infrastructure field, ECPhas owned Liberty since April 2021. Alongside Liberty’s management team, ECP helped transform the company into a national, vertically integrated tyre management leader. Today, Liberty provides essential, compliant tyre collection and recycling services through a network of more than 50 facilities nationwide. Annually, the company collects and processes over 215 million end-of-life tyres, converting them into reusable materials for industrial, commercial, and consumer sectors. Liberty’s innovative tyre-derived products are integral to advancing circular economy initiatives.
Under I Squared’sownership, Libertywill maintain its leadership in sustainable tyre recycling while enhancing operational performance for its more than 50,000 customers and over 3,500 employees. I Squared intends to collaborate with Liberty to invest in automation and technology aimed at improving efficiency and environmental outcomes, as well as pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the company’s reach and offerings in support of the circular economy.
Liberty Tire Recycling’s Thomas Womble
Thomas Womble, CEO of Liberty, commented on behalf of the company and its employees; “Our success is attributable to our dedicated team and strong core values, which include prioritising safety, delivering exceptional customer service, supporting manufacturers and retailers in achieving sustainability objectives, and driving growth within the end-of-life tyre sector. ECP has been a valued partner, and we look forward to further progress in partnership with I Squared.”
“I Squared’s investment in Liberty Tire Recycling reflects our continued focus on building resilient, sustainable infrastructure platforms that drive both economic and environmental impact,” said Gautam Bhandari, Global Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at I Squared Capital. “We are excited to partner with the Liberty team and support the Company’s continued growth and innovation within the recycling industry.”
I Squared’s Guatam Bhandari
Drew Brown, Partner at ECP, said, “We are proud to have worked alongside the Liberty team as we strengthened its leading position in the recycling industry and achieved tremendous growth through strategic initiatives and investments. Liberty plays a critical role in the circular economy for tyres and we are confident the business will deliver further growth and value creation in collaboration with I Squared.”
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
BMO Capital Markets and Jefferies served as financial advisors to Liberty and Latham & Watkins served as its legal advisor. Houlihan Lokey acted as financial advisor to I Squared and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as its legal advisor.
SDAB and Norsk Dekkretur are entering into a joint venture for the management of end-of-life tyres in both countries
All operational activities will be managed by Bon Orbit, a joint venture established by both parties. The collective objective is to enhance the availability of premium recycled raw materials and expedite progress in emerging circular applications.
SDAB aims to boost material recovery and increase the value of recycled tyre materials. Since opening its Linköping facility in 2023, which extracts rubber, steel, and textiles from used tyres, SDAB has made significant progress. With growing demand, SDAB is now forming a joint venture with Norsk Dekkretur, combining Norway’s 60,000 tonnes and Sweden’s 90,000 tonnes of tyres to better meet market needs.
Norsk Dekkretur is now a co-owner of Bon Orbit, which until recently was a wholly owned subsidiary of SDAB. Bon Orbit will operate as an independent company, responsible for managing raw material flows, developing the market, and strengthening the circular economy within tyre recycling in both Sweden and Norway.
“We have seen how well the processing model works in Sweden. Through this joint venture with Norsk Dekkretur, we are taking an important step towards handling larger volumes, developing higher-quality materials, and creating new, innovative uses for recycled resources,” says Fredrik Ardefors, CEO of SDAB.
“This collaboration marks an important milestone for Norway. Through Bon Orbit, we gain access to greater capacity and, together with Sweden, can build an even stronger solution for circular tyre management. It benefits both the environment and the market,” added Per-Kristian Nauste, CEO of Norsk Dekkretur.
Bon Orbit is constructing Europe’s largest indoor facility for recycled tyre materials in western Sweden, with commissioning planned for autumn 2026. Recruitment for key roles is underway.
“The new facility will set a new market standard and strengthen our global position. We are bringing together resources, expertise and innovation under one roof while creating 20–30 new jobs,” says Peter Selemark, CEO of Bon Orbit.
The producer responsibility for tyres remains with SDAB in Sweden andNorsk Dekkreturin Norway.
Tyrewise and Watersmart have been recognised by the Sustainable Business Network as part of its prestigious NEXT List 2025, celebrating innovators and changemakers shaping Aotearoa New Zealand’s next economy
3R Group Ltd, the organisation behind Tyrewise – New Zealand’s first regulated product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres – and its Chief Executive, Adele Rose, were both on the list. In less than a year, Tyrewise has collected around 4 million end-of-life tyres and engaged over 5,000 participants around the country, turning waste into a resource and driving New Zealand’s transition to a circular economy.
Watersmart was also recognised in the Built Environment category for its Porous Lane innovation, which uses up to three recycled tyres per square metre to create permeable, tree-friendly surfaces that treat stormwater run-off and support greener, cooler urban environments.
The Sustainable Business Network is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and longest-standing organisation that focuses on helping businesses build a regenerative, circular economy. Through its annual NEXT List, the Sustainable Business Network promotes innovators, entrepreneurs, and organisations redefining what’s possible for sustainable business.
Cabot Corporation has shared that it has upgraded its North American manufacturing to better produce circular reinforcing carbons, using its innovative EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions technology platform
With this milestone, Cabot’s site in Ville Platte, Louisiana, USA joins Mauá, Braziland Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czech Republicas manufacturing locations with demonstrated circular reinforcing carbons production capability. The circular reinforcing carbons are made using tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tyres that leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. Furthermore, Cabothas expanded its global network ofISCC PLUS certified sites to 14 facilities, enhancing the supply of certified sustainable solutions while advancing the company’s commitment to a circular, sustainable economy.
Around the world, tyre manufacturers are setting ambitious sustainability targets, with many planning to use 40% sustainable materials in their tyres by 2030 and aiming for full adoption—100%—by 2050. To help achieve these objectives, interest is rising in circular solutions like Cabot’s TPO-based circular reinforcing carbons. These alternatives can directly replace traditional carbon black, allowing producers to increase the sustainability of their tyres without losing performance. By expanding its capacity to make circular reinforcing carbons in North America, Cabot is improving supply chain efficiency through its “make-in-region, sell-in-region” strategy and cutting transportation emissions throughout its supply chain, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility.
“As a leader and innovator in our industry, we are continuously enhancing our technology and manufacturing footprint to enable our customers to meet their sustainability objectives – now and into the future,” said Aatif Misbah, vice president and general manager, Sustainable Solutions, Reinforcement Materials segment. “With the expansion of our manufacturing footprint for circular reinforcing carbons under the recovered category of our EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions technology platform, we are well-positioned to continue to deliver scalable solutions that help drive progress toward a more sustainable world. As we advance in our own sustainability journey, we will continue to refine our efforts to ensure our offerings support the dynamic priorities of the industry.”
Cabot has increased its number of ISCC PLUS certified sites worldwide to support circularity and traceability. It now operates 12 certified locations for its reinforcing carbon products across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, plus two masterbatch and compounding sites in Europe.
The SIGNUS Guide highlights recycled rubber’s sound absorption and thermal insulation, making it highly applicable in construction
SIGNUShas released a Guide on Circular Materials Using Recycled Tyres in Construction, designed as a technical resource for industry professionals seeking to integrate recycled, high-value materials into construction practices.
This inaugural publication, directed at the construction sector, addresses “Plaster Prefabricated Elements with Rubber” and reflects collaborative efforts under the University-Business Classroom initiative, “Aula SIGNUS.”
Laboratory testing indicates that recycled rubber, when included in plaster composites, enhances material properties such as water resistance and offers additional benefits in thermal insulation and sound absorption, supporting the development of more sustainable construction solutions.
The Guide includes:
• Technical characterisation of recycled rubber powder and granules.
• Key parameters for the design of composites with plaster and rubber.
• Laboratory results on developed formulations.
• Information on the recyclability and life cycle analysis of these new composite materials.
With a practical and accessible approach, this publication is intended as a useful tool for architects, engineers, building technicians, and construction companies looking to innovate with more sustainable, circular, and efficient materials.
India’s Regrip is investing in tyre recycling by setting-up largest ‘Waste-to-Oil’ site in the Western state of Rajasthan
The upcoming tyre recycling site is regarded as the largest such venture in India. The state government incubated start-up Regrip, set to turn the waste tyres into a national opportunity.
Tushar Suhalka, Founder, Regrip India Private Limited
“We have been granted a license to set-up India’s largest capacity ‘tyre to oil’ plant in the RIICO Industrial Area of Sohna in Bhilwara. The proposed site would process 180 tons of tyre waste per day (54,000 tons) annually, which is about 2% of the total tyre waste generated in India annually, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing 100,000 cars from Indian roads each year,” claimed Tushar Suhalka, Founder, Regrip India Private Limitedin an exclusive interaction with Tyre and Rubber Recycling. The Rajasthan-origin cleantech-start-up, digitally laid the foundation stone of the continuous waste-to-energy tyre recycling plant on 4th October 2025.
It is estimated that India generates more than 3.4 million tons of discarded tyres annually. Unlike plastics and e-waste, tyre waste has remained largely absent from the policy framework until the central government introduced EPR couple of years ago.
Over 90% of India’s tyre recycling is carried out by the informal sector comprising unregulated units, often using batch-type pyrolysis plants that operates with poor efficiency and high pollution. “But Regrip is investing in continuous pyrolysis technology plant, setting a benchmark on tyre waste can be managed sustainably and at scale.”
Investment in TDF site
Regrip is making a significant investment in the project that is backed by investors such as Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and angel investor Mahavir Pratap Sharma, who is also a board member.
“We are investing about INR 600 million in theBhilwara site, spreads over 8,000 sq. metres, and production will commence in six months.”
When asked amount of oil produced by the site, Tushar said, “The plant will recycle 180 tons of scrap tyres per day, around 45% Tyre-Derived-Fuel (TDF) produced from the total tyres recycled each day.”
TDF applications include replacing fossil fuels in industrial processes like cement, steel, pulp, glass manufacturing and power generation in operating kilns and boilers in major industrial sites.
Sets-up robust tyre collection network
To overcome the challenge of tyre collection, Regrip is building a robust infrastructure for collecting 5,000 tons of tyres for its usage. “We have set-up 40 collection centres in 24 cities, looking at expanding the collection network to 100 cities. We are conscious of how tyre reaches to us before embarking on building the tyre recycling plant.”
The whole network of collection centres generates indirect employment of about 750 people as the network of micro-enterprises built-up for tyre collection.
The project is supported by Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and iStart Rajasthan (integrated start-up platform of Rajasthan). Regrip’s emergence symbolises how state-led industrial policy and startup ecosystem can deliver national-cale impact. Now Rajasthan is positioning itself as the epicentre of India’s tyre-to-energy revolution.
While laying digital foundation of India’s largest tyre-to-oil recycling plant Deputy Chief of Rajasthan Prem Chand Bairwa said, “The tyre recycling venture intends to solve the major issue of tyre scrap facing the country today and the venture contributes to building of a ‘New and self-reliant India.”
Suniel Shetty said, “Tyre waste is one of India’s biggest blind spots in sustainability and Regrip is showing the way with scale, technology, and impact. This plant is not just a project, but it is a statement of how India can turn waste into an opportunity.”
Opened ‘Waste-to-Material’ site in Alwar
Regrip opened a ‘Waste-to-Material’ 300 tons micro tyre recycling site in Alwar (Rajasthan) facility with a local partner on a franchisee model. “The idea is to process scrap tyre and convert it into micronized rubber format or crumb rubber having multiple applications as a raw material like it goes into road construction, on mixing with bitumen becomes CRMB (crumb rubber modified bitumen), tread rubber, gym tiles, shoe soles etc. “
To set-up 11 micro tyre recycling sites across India
The company is rolling out the franchisee model across India. “We are trying to set up 11 micro tyre recycling capacities across the country. We have the Alwar already live, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is coming in the next month.”
The concept is same, but partners are different in each location. A Chennaifranchisee has already signed up, gets live in 3-months and it will be the third micro tyre recycling site. “The idea is to set-up micro tyre recycling capacities to decentralise the recycling. It is hard to take tyres from one location to another location because it is bulky in nature. So, what we are trying to do is we can recycle within 200-300 km of that vicinity. And thus, the concept of micro recycling works,” he explained.
The micro recycling plants based on franchisee model where the franchisees own the land and the machinery given to them. “We can’t own land at every location because licencing and everything comes on the land, therefore, franchisee owns the land and required capital in order operate as partner.”
Regrip India was founded in 2021 by Tushar Suhalka, with a vision to create a brand of retreaded tyres and has expanded to offer comprehensive tyre recycling and management solutions for fleet owners.
