For over 70 years, Ergon has been delivering innovative products and service solutions for ever-changing needs. With more than 4,200 employees working across a solutions-driven supply chain, the company supports industries and communities globally. Customers can access Ergon’s products and services in more than 100 countries around the world.

Through an enhanced focus on the needs of speciality markets, Ergon has grown to become the world’s leading producer and marketer of naphthenic oils. Its horizons have expanded, but the mission remains the same: meet needs, support families, serve customers.

Ergon manufactures, markets and distributes speciality oils in the US, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Its strategically located terminals throughout these regions create a secure and consistent supply of speciality oils for customers.

As chemistries shift and the needs of customers evolve, Ergon is leveraging its expertise in speciality oils to advance industries, such as the tyre industry, with innovative, low-carbon solutions that meet the evolving demands of customers.

OVER 30 YEARS OF QUALITY PROCESSING AND TESTING

Customers can trust that Ergon’s process oils are formulated to meet exact specifications and undergo thorough testing. Ergon International partners with various laboratories, including its own US facilities and esteemed European laboratories, to rigorously test materials and deliver consistent, high-quality solutions. The company’s technical experts are recognised worldwide for their commitment to working with partners to advance industry standards for quality speciality oils.

HIGH-QUALITY OILS

Ergon’s process oils are genuine naphthenic oils produced to precise specifications and designed for a variety of processing applications. These oils offer low pour points, excellent solvency, low odour and strong colour stability. The products range from low (4 cSt) to high (936 cSt) viscosity, with blending capabilities to meet a range of industry needs.

TAILORED TYRE SOLUTIONS FROM A TEAM OF GLOBAL EXPERTS

Customers are seeking dependable solutions for an array of applications. Ergon’s experts understand the unique needs of each and tailor formulations to optimise product performance. The products, such as HyPrene Process Oils, are essential for a wide range of tyre applications, including passenger vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, off-road vehicles, aviation and motorcycles.

Properties such as viscosity, solvency, molecular weight, thermal stability and polarity are key to tyre performance. These chemical properties influence vulcanisation, flexibility, durability, traction and rolling resistance. Achieving the right balance can be a challenge, but Ergon’s team of technical experts is dedicated to developing formulations to meet customers’ specific tyre needs.

Sustainable tyre development prioritises eco-friendly process oils, such as bio-based and recycled materials, energy-efficient manufacturing and circular economy principles. This results in greater longevity of tyres through improved traction and rolling resistance.

Ergon’s tyre solutions help optimise safety, rolling resistance, grip and performance while reducing CO₂ emissions through the adoption of greener technologies. These advancements enable the development of specialised tyres, such as those for challenging terrains or for electric and autonomous vehicles.

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

Ergon’s tyre oils, including naphthenic oils, are carefully monitored to meet stringent regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with the amendment (EU) 2015/326 of Annex XVII to the REACH regulation (EC) 1907/2006; the European standard EN 16143:2013, which governs the determination of Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in extender oils.

Additionally, Ergon supports tyre manufacturers in aligning with Regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009, which provides the EU framework for tyre labelling based on fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance. By prioritising both compliance and performance, Ergon’s process oils help customers navigate evolving industry standards while optimising tyre formulations.

ERGON PRODUCTS USED IN TYRES

Ergon Mineral Oil Products – Low-PAH Naphthenic Oils

• HyPrene 100E (For High Filled Compounds)
• HyPrene L1200 (Alternative for MES)
• HyPrene L2000 (Alternative for TDAE, RAE and Black Oil)

Ergon Sustainable Products

• ISCC + Naphthenic Oils – HyPrene Products
• Recycled Oils – NuovoPrene Products
• Bio-Based Oils – EcoPrene Products
• 100% Bio-Based Oils – RBD Vegetable Oils

ERGON IS COMMITTED TO DOING RIGHT WITH ITS PRODUCTS, FOR THE PLANET, BY ITS PEOPLE AND THROUGH ITS PRINCIPLES.

Solutions to Meet Sustainability Targets

Ergon’s latest innovations focus on cleaner naphthenic oils and sustainable products, supporting eco-friendly materials from bio-based sources, such as EcoPrene Process Oils and RBD Vegetable Oils, or recycled sources, such as NuovoPrene Process Oils.

Recognised for Sustainability Excellence

In 2023, Ergon Refining Inc. (ERI), the company’s refinery in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which supplies naphthenic products around the world, received a silver medal from EcoVadis – a global platform that provides sustainability ratings.

Additionally, Ergon International has joined other Ergon Energy & Specialty Solutions companies in obtaining International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) status, including for its HyPrene and NuovoPrene products. This certification highlights the company’s commitment to product traceability and recycling.

Helping Customers Meet Evolving Regulations

Ergon conducts Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for its naphthenic base oils, offering customers comprehensive evaluations of the environmental impacts of these solutions. LCAs serve as valuable resources for reducing environmental footprint and supporting customers in meeting their sustainability goals.

Accelerating Customer Success

Ergon is a service company dedicated to anticipating and meeting needs since 1954. The company transforms molecules into high-value solutions that improve the performance of products people use every day around the world. With its technical expertise and innovation, strategic logistics network and commitment to an exceptional customer experience, Ergon consistently leverages its resources to ensure customer success worldwide. That’s the Ergon way. 

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In a significant expansion of their existing recycling partnership, Alcoa Australia and Tyrecycle have commenced a new programme to repurpose used conveyor belts from Alcoa’s mining operations. The first reel of used belt was successfully delivered to Tyrecycle’s East Rockingham processing plant, marking a pivotal step in addressing a major waste stream. This initiative builds upon the companies' established contract for recycling off-the-road tyres and forms a core component of Alcoa’s broader corporate strategy to minimise, recycle and reuse waste generated by its Western Australian activities.

The ambitious programme will see approximately 32 kilometres of used conveyor belt transported to the facility over several months. In its initial phase, the collaboration aims to recycle 80 reels of belting. Tyrecycle will process an estimated 100 tonnes of this material weekly, transforming it into rubber crumb. This output will supplement the more than 300 tonnes of Alcoa’s used tyres the company already recycles annually. The primary focus of the recycling process is to reclaim the steel wire embedded within the belts and to convert the rubber into a versatile crumb product.

This crumb is destined for a wide array of practical applications, serving as a valuable additive in road construction bitumen, and as a raw material for creating surfaces for sports fields and playgrounds, adhesives and various moulded rubber goods. Tyrecycle emphasises a circular economy vision, aiming not just for repurposing but for eventually integrating recycled material back into the manufacturing of new conveyor belts. Since its inauguration, the East Rockingham facility has been instrumental in providing Western Australian mining operators with solutions to decarbonise their supply chains. This partnership with Alcoa simultaneously supports regional employment and advances shared environmental goals by diverting substantial rubber waste from landfill and giving it a productive new life.

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KRAIBURG TPE has introduced a new series of thermoplastic elastomers engineered specifically for e-bike handles. This THERMOLAST R RC/UV/AP series is designed to merge sustainability with high performance and improved ergonomics. A central feature of this material is its composition, which incorporates between 15 percent and 40 percent recycled content, directly addressing the industry's push towards more eco-conscious manufacturing.

The compound provides a soft-touch grip for enhanced rider comfort and control, alongside resistance to chemicals and ultraviolet light. Its lightweight nature contributes significantly to the overall reduction of e-bike weight, with some modern models now being up to 50 percent lighter than traditional designs. From a production standpoint, the material is formulated for multi-component injection moulding and bonds reliably to polypropylene, facilitating complex and innovative handlebar designs. Manufacturers can also select from a wide hardness range to customise the grip feel without sacrificing the material’s inherent durability or safety.

The performance of this TPE series is validated by extensive testing, including a two-year outdoor exposure that confirmed its resilience against harsh weather. It also maintains stability in temperatures up to 90°C, ensuring reliable long-term use. This product launch is part of KRAIBURG TPE's broader sustainability commitment, which includes developing bio-based TPEs, holding certifications for recycled content and providing Product Carbon Footprint data. The company's efforts have been recognised with an EcoVadis Gold Medal, and it has reaffirmed its commitment to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This new material series positions KRAIBURG TPE as a pivotal partner in creating greener and more functional e-bike designs for a rapidly growing market.

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Bekaert's Ultra & Mega Tensile steel cord solutions have received the prestigious 2025 China Green Point Award for their significant role in advancing the tyre industry's shift towards low-carbon manufacturing.

This innovative reinforcement technology utilises high-strength steel, which allows for the production of lighter and more durable tyres while using less raw material. A key environmental benefit is the substantial reduction in rolling resistance, which directly improves vehicle fuel efficiency and leads to lower CO₂ emissions. Furthermore, the technology supports circular economy principles by incorporating steel with a high recycled content.

With over seven decades of expertise, Bekaert empowers leading global tyre manufacturers to create high-performance, sustainable tyres, thereby accelerating the transition to greener mobility on a large scale.

The company shared the achievement in a social media post: “A big thank you to our teams for their leadership in driving this achievement, and to our partners across the industry for making sustainable mobility a reality. This award is more than recognition: it’s proof of how materials innovation, powered by people, can accelerate change from the ground up – literally.”

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Ecolomondo Corporation, a Canadian developer of sustainable technology for recycling scrap tyres, is reporting significant commercial progress at its Hawkesbury TDP facility. The company is experiencing a substantial rise in demand for its recycled products, leading to strong sales growth.

A key development involves a major customer who, since mid-July 2025, has purchased 12 truckloads of recovered carbon black (rCB), representing approximately 276 metric tonnes. This client has signalled its intention to increase order volumes further as it transitions its business from another supplier. In another positive step, a second US-based customer has formally approved Ecolomondo's recovered carbon black for use in its manufacturing supply chain and is anticipated to commence bulk orders imminently. Additionally, the company has successfully shipped its 26th tanker of tyre-derived oil, amounting to 520 metric tonnes with an estimated value of USD 416,000.

This upward trend is reflected in the financial results. For the period from 1 January to 31 August 2025, revenues reached USD 640,986, a 91 percent increase compared to the USD 336,078 recorded during the same timeframe in 2024. This growth is largely attributed to the rising sales of recovered carbon black. To support the escalating production needs, Ecolomondo plans to hire and train additional personnel for the Hawkesbury facility. The company notes that, as expected during this operational ramp-up phase, the facility is not yet generating gross margins and continues to operate at a loss.

Jean-François Labbé, Interim CEO, Ecolomondo Corporation, said, “These milestones demonstrate the reliability of our production and the repeated nature of revenues we are building.”

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