The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has announced that its Briefing Day 2026 will focus on the growing market potential of rubber modified bitumen and rubberized asphalt technologies.

The event will take place on September 15, 2026, at the Coombe Abbey Hotel in Coventry and will bring together industry representatives, regulators, recycling companies, and technical experts.

Renewed focus on rubberized asphalt

According to the TRA, this year’s event aims to revisit what it describes as an overlooked market opportunity for recycled tire materials within the UK road construction sector.

The organization noted that several million tonnes of rubber-modified asphalt mixtures are already produced annually across European markets, while adoption in Britain remains comparatively limited.

The conference agenda will include presentations from industry specialists examining the technical, commercial, and environmental aspects of incorporating recycled tire rubber into asphalt applications.

Growing role for crumb rubber in infrastructure

Rubberized asphalt is one of the largest potential end markets for recycled tire materials and remains an important segment within the broader tire recycling industry.

The technology typically uses crumb rubber produced from end-of-life tires as a modifier within asphalt mixtures.

Research and field applications in multiple countries have indicated potential benefits including improved crack resistance, reduced road noise, extended pavement life, and enhanced durability under traffic loading.

As governments and infrastructure agencies seek more sustainable construction materials, interest in recycled rubber applications tied to road construction and pavement maintenance continues to grow.

Industry collaboration and market development

The TRA said one of the objectives of the 2026 briefing event is to encourage renewed discussion around commercial opportunities for recycled tire materials within infrastructure projects.

The wider rubber recycling industry continues exploring additional applications for recovered materials including crumb rubber, recovered carbon black (rCB), tire-derived fuel, pyrolysis products, and devulcanized rubber compounds.

Infrastructure applications such as rubberized asphalt are increasingly viewed as part of broader circular economy and sustainability strategies aimed at reducing waste and increasing the use of recycled materials.

Participation in the event will be free for TRA members, media representatives, regulators, and industry partners, while non-member attendees will be charged a registration fee.

To learn more, please proceed to the website of the Tyre Recovery Association.