News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Cabot Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation for $70 million. The facility, commissioned in 2005, is located near Cabot’s existing reinforcing carbons plant in Altamira, Mexico.

Tyre-to-tyre recycling is still more of an exception than the rule. Yet new technologies are proving it can be done. One of the most ambitious initiatives in this space is BlackCycle, an EU-funded project that set out to build a fully circular value chain — from end-of-life tyre collection to the production of new tyres. In an interview with Waste Management World, Jean-Michel Douarre, BlackCycle Consortium Director and research program leader on sustainable raw materials at Michelin, shared how the project came to life, what it has achieved, and why it matters for the future of sustainable mobility.

Ecolomondo Corporation, a leading Canadian innovator in sustainable scrap tire recycling technology, is proud to announce that it has executed an important joint venture and EPC engineering agreement (Agreement) with Alternativas Riojanas Eolicas y Solares S.L. (ARESOL) to build four TDP turnkey facilities in the European Union using Ecolomondo’s Thermal Decomposition Process (TDP) proprietary technology.

Authorities in Queensland, Australia are investigating the illegal dumping of more than 550 used car tyres in Springbrook National Park, a protected rainforest area in the Gold Coast hinterland and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. Officials warn the incident poses environmental risks and could leave local communities paying twice for disposal.

A recently published series of scientific papers is calling for action to strengthen research and harmonize methodologies for measurement and assessment of tire wear emissions. The series, titled “State of Knowledge: Tire wear emissions during the use phase,” is the most comprehensive review of its kind, analyzing more than 850 peer-reviewed scientific publications from the last 40 years.

Registration is now open for the inaugural 2025 Round Trip: Tyre & Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit, taking place on October 15–16 in Melbourne, Australia, and hosted by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) and Tyrewise New Zealand.

Shred-Tech Corp., a leading manufacturer of industrial shredding & recycling solutions, recently announced the acquisition of CM Shredders LLC by our parent company The Heico Companies. This strategic move is a significant step forward in enhancing Shred-Tech’s product portfolio, extending its global reach, and fortifying its North American manufacturing capabilities. CM Shredders is a recognized leader in the tire recycling industry. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, USA, CM has a history of innovation and a strong market presence.

Building upon the resounding success of our previous summit, we are thrilled to announce the return of ACI’s European Carbon Black Summit 2025, returning on the 3rd & 4th December 2025, in the beautiful city of Prague, Czechia.

Today the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) issues a statement on the Environment Agency’s report following its review of waste tyre exports from the UK. British industry recognises the report as a significant milestone on the road to reform but highlight further steps are needed to create a circular economy and secure UK capacity.