Pyrum GreenFactory II GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pyrum Innovations AG, has secured approval to begin early construction of its new tyre recycling plant in Perl-Besch. This marks Pyrum’s second independently operated facility, expanding its recycling footprint in Saarland. The plant will occupy a 25,000 m² site near the Germany-France-Luxembourg border, with an annual capacity to process 22,400 tonnes of end-of-life tyres.

The location offers strategic logistical advantages, including access to the Moselle River, existing rail connections and nearby highways, facilitating efficient transport of raw materials and recycled products. Pyrum is currently evaluating multiple delivery routes to optimise operational efficiency and minimise environmental impact.

With the early construction approval now in place, the company can immediately initiate tender processes. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for July 2025, with commissioning targeted for the first quarter of 2027, assuming construction stays on schedule. The new plant reinforces Pyrum’s commitment to sustainable tyre recycling and circular economy solutions in the region.

Pascal Klein, CEO, Pyrum Innovations AG, said, “Now that the permits have been granted, nothing stands in the way of breaking ground. Our second own plant marks the next important step in our rollout plan. We are delighted to finally be able to move on to the construction phase. With the new plant, we are not only doubling our recycling capacity, but also setting another example for sustainable tyre recycling.”

Kai Winkelmann, CFO, Pyrum Innovations AG, said, “The first part of the EUR 25 million credit line from BASF, which was agreed at the end of 2023, will be used in particular to finance the equity share of the new plants in Perl-Besch and the Czech Republic. In addition, we are in advanced, positive discussions with various financing partners, including a major European bank. If the financing talks are successfully concluded, both projects would be fully financed and the basis for accessing the second part of the loan granted by BASF in the amount of an additional EUR 25 million would also be established. This would provide the company with additional financing in the high double-digit million range for further projects in the rollout plan.”

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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