The renowned British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling, along with its Editor-in-Chief Ewan Scott and publisher David Wilson, hosts a podcast covering key topics and the latest updates in the tire recycling and pyrolysis industries. Through the Tyre Recycling Podcast, Ewan Scott and David Wilson interview key players from the tire recycling and pyrolysis industries around the world. Be sure to subscribe to Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine to receive updates about their interviews.

In Episode 86 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, Edoardo Fiore, Business Development Manager at Rover Research, discusses the company’s patented water jet technology and its application in tyre recycling and retreading. Recorded during the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Australia, the conversation highlights how the automated system processes TBR and OTR tyres, focusing on efficient material separation and energy savings.

Edoardo explains how Rover Research’s approach enables the recovery of high-quality, water-devulcanised tyre dust suitable for reuse in new rubber compounds. He also outlines upcoming developments, including solutions for conveyor belt recycling—an area of growing relevance for the mining sector.

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Edoardo Fiore, Business Development Manager at Rover Research on Episode 86 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast. | Video by Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine.

Interview chapters:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to episode #86 & the Round Trip Summit
  • 01:02 – Introducing Edoardo Fiori & Rover Research
  • 01:53 – Objectives for the Australian market
  • 02:53 – Benefits of water jet technology vs. traditional methods
  • 04:40 – Applications: OTR, TBR & future conveyor belt solutions
  • 06:15 – High-quality material recovery: water-devulcanised tyre dust
  • 08:43 – Business model: leasing & joint ventures
  • 11:25 – Opportunities in Australia: mining & logistics
  • 14:17 – Global expansion & startup journey
  • 15:24 – Future priorities: consolidating Europe & expanding abroad
  • 18:54 – Conclusion to episode #86

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