Ragn-Sells, an environmental solutions company and Inrigo, a technology developer, have partnered to advance the recycling of end-of-life tyres. The collaboration aims to develop pyrolysis technology, which breaks rubber into reusable raw materials.

“If we are serious about building a sustainable society, we must use the resources we have already extracted, over and over again. In this case, we are developing advanced technology with the aim to enable tyre manufacturers to replace virgin oil with recycled raw materials, said Pål Hansen, CEO at Ragn-Sells Dekkgjenvinning AS.

“Ragn-Sells has committed to providing circular solutions ensuring that a minimum of two million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions is prevented as early as 2030. Putting recycled resources from worn-out tyres back on the market is an important step toward this goal”, said Hansen.

By implementing this technology, Ragn-Sells and Inrigo seek to reduce the environmental impact of tyre disposal. Traditionally, end-of-life tyres have been incinerated to generate energy. However, pyrolysis offers a more sustainable solution by recovering valuable materials that can be used in various applications, such as asphalt production.

“Only together with our partners can we create the best circular solutions. The collaboration with Inrigo will enable us to make use of waste in a sector where material recycling has previously been a challenge”, said Hansen.

The Ragn-Sells and Inrigo collaboration is currently in the pilot stage and will gradually be scaled up in the next year. The project has received a grant from Innovasjon Norge, Norway’s governmental programme for supporting sustainable growth and innovation.

Approximately 1,40,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres are collected annually in Sweden and Norway alone. By investing in pyrolysis technology, Ragn-Sells and Inrigo aim to divert these tyres from incineration and promote a circular economy for the rubber industry.

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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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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

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