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The European Union’s REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) has long set the benchmark for chemicals legislation worldwide. Since entering into force in 2007, REACH has reshaped how industries produce, import, and use chemical substances. Its philosophy is straightforward but demanding: “no data, no market.” Companies must generate safety data and register any substance manufactured or imported in quantities of one ton or more per year. While waste itself is exempt, once a waste-derived product—such as pyrolysis oil, recovered carbon black (rCB), or syngas—achieves end-of-waste status, it is treated as a chemical substance and falls within REACH obligations.

The Circular Rubber Platform, in collaboration with Elastomer Research Testing BV, will host a two-day training course titled Training Circular Rubber on December 9–10, 2025, in Deventer, the Netherlands. The program is designed to provide an accessible introduction to rubber technology with a strong focus on circularity and sustainability.

Eco Infinic announced that the second-phase expansion of its Chon Buri, Thailand facility will be completed by the end of 2025. Upon completion, the plant’s capacity to process end-of-life tires will increase to 100,000 metric tons per year, while annual production capacity of recovered carbon black (rCB) and tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) will reach 30,000 metric tons and 35,000 metric tons, respectively, significantly expanding the company’s overall production scale.

The deadline to save €100 on your ticket for Recovered Carbon Black Europe 2025 is this Friday, 3 October, at midnight BST. Register now to secure the lowest available rate. The conference will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 4–6 November 2025, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest developments in recovered carbon black. Organized by Smithers, the event features presentations from Continental Tires, Circtec, Bolder Industries, Contec, BASF, Cabot Corporation, Birla Carbon, Orion Engineered Carbons, and many more.

The second AZuR Retreading Summit took place on September 16–17, 2025, at the KRONE Trailer Forum in Werlte. More than 80 participants from the new tire and retreading industries, logistics, politics, and academia met to discuss technologies, materials, and opportunities for increasing the market share of retreaded tires. The program featured expert presentations, case studies, a partner exhibition, and a tour of KRONE’s assembly and surface facilities.

Leader Rubber Company, part of the Marangoni Group, has officially resumed full production at its Johannesburg facility after a fire at the end of 2024 caused severe damage to its mixing department. Despite the incident, the company maintained operations throughout the rebuilding process, thanks to swift response from its team and support from partners and customers.

Fornnax Technology invites you to visit its booth at Tyre & Rubber Indonesia 2025, taking place from 21st to 23rd May at AJIExpo, Jakarta. The company will showcase its high-capacity recycling machines for tyres, municipal solid waste (MSW), e-waste, cables, and aluminium. Discover innovative recycling solutions that exceed industry standards and are engineered to advance sustainability and circular economy objectives.

Alcoa Australia has started delivering used conveyor belts from its mining operations to Tyrecycle’s recycling facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia. The first reel arrived on 24 September, marking a new step in the partnership between the two companies. At the facility, steel wire from the belts will be reclaimed and the rubber processed into crumb for use in applications such as road construction.