
Xingda has become the first Chinese steel cord and bead wire maker to release a sustainability report.
The sustainability report 2021 details the goals, plans, actions and latest progress of its key sustainability initiatives, such as green products, circular economy and low-carbon operation, with key information.
With "Sustainable and High-quality Development" as the core and responsible operation as the foundation, Xingda will deliver high-quality, innovative and green products and solutions, promote green transformation of the industry, and contribute to the social development and community prosperity.
Four major areas of sustainable development:
Green products and solutions
Sustainable supply chain
Shared social values
Robust operation model
Seven substantive topics and progress of sustainable development:
1. Green products
By 2025, increase the proportion of green products in total sales to 30%
Progress in 2021: ST/UT tyre cord products accounted for 28% of total sales. The ST/UT tyre cords can reduce tyre weight, lower rolling resistance, and prolong tyre service life.
2. Tackling climate change
By 2025, reduce carbon emission per unit of product by 18% in comparison to 2020
By 2025, reduce energy consumption per unit of product by 14% in comparison to 2020
By 2025, achieve a 30% green energy ratio
Progress in 2021:
a) Carbon emission per unit of product of Jiangsu base was 1.42 tons of CO2e, down 3.73% year- on-year
b) Energy consumption per unit of product was 1.43 MWH/ton , down 1.38% year on year Meanwhile, energy consumption per unit of product of the Jiangsu base in 2021 dropped by 2.69% from 2020
c) Approved the CAPEX of 7.6MW rooftop solar power station, with an expected annual electricity generation up to 8 million kWh
3. Circular economy
By 2030, raise the proportion of recycled steel to 40%
Progress in 2021: The purchased steel wire rod contained 18.50% recycled steel
4. Responsible procurement
By 2025, include 100% of Xingda’s suppliers in sustainability assessment
Progress in 2021: 11.48% of suppliers finished environmental and social evaluation, while the evaluation ratio of major raw material and auxiliary product suppliers was 90.9%
5. Community and human capital development
By 2025, provide on average 40 hours of vocational training for each employee per year
Progress in 2021: Employees received 34 hours of training on average
6. Compliance and business ethics
By 2025, provide business ethics trainings for 100% of our employees and suppliers
Progress in 2021: 857 employees (11% in total) received anti-corruption training
7. Sustainability governance
Continuously improve information transparency and capital market performance
Progress in 2021:
a) Xingda established Sustainable and High-Quality Development Strategy Committee and the Xingda International Green Vanguard Team
b) Released Xingda's first sustainability report
c) Achieved score B for CDP Climate Change Questionnaire rating and won Bronze Medal for Ecovadis rating
Along with the report, Xingda also shared the current status of its pioneering ‘from tyre, back to tyre’ project, in which steel cord and bead wire shall be recycled from used tyres to make wire rod and then new steel cord and bead wire, so as to achieve a true circular economy. At present, Xingda is working closely with tyre recyclers, steel makers and tyre makers to assess the technical feasibility of such cycle, and look to conclude the assessment in the coming months before moving to the mass trial phase. Once completed, it will mark one of the greatest breakthroughs the industry has seen in recent years and offer a remarkable boost to the quest for circular economy by tyre makers around the globe.
Pyrum To Break Ground On Perl-Besch Recycling Plant On 14 November 2025
- By TT News
- October 22, 2025

Pyrum Innovations AG has officially announced that it will break ground on its next wholly-owned recycling facility in Perl-Besch on 14 November 2025. This new facility is a landmark project for the company, designed to be its largest to date and more than double its existing recycling capacity by processing in excess of 22,000 tonnes of used tyres each year.
The financial framework for this expansion is already taking shape. The project is supported by a diversified funding strategy that includes drawing on a EUR 25 million credit line from BASF and a committed debt financing term sheet from a major European bank. Finalising the package is contingent upon an agreement with Saarland authorities regarding land costs. Crucially, securing the Perl-Besch financing will unlock access to further substantial funding, including a second loan tranche from BASF, paving the way for additional projects in the company's rollout plan.
From a technical and logistical perspective, the Perl-Besch plant will be a state-of-the-art operation. It will be constructed on a 25,000-square-metre site in the strategically important border triangle of Germany, France and Luxembourg. The integrated facility will comprise a shredder plant, three next-generation Pyrum reactors, its own power plant and a grinding and pelletising plant. Insights gained from the existing plant in Dillingen are being directly applied to optimise construction and commissioning, aiming for a faster ramp-up to full production. The site was selected for its superior logistical advantages, offering direct connections to the Moselle River, railway lines and a nearby motorway to efficiently manage material flows from across Europe.
This new facility is central to Pyrum's financial roadmap, with the company projecting it will reach break-even upon its commissioning in 2027. Achieving this milestone is anticipated to create significant momentum and provide a solid foundation for the accelerated rollout of the company's broader project pipeline.
Pascal Klein, CEO, Pyrum Innovations AG, said, “Now that all the legal formalities have finally been clarified – development plan, planning permission and access to the site – we can hardly wait for things to visibly get underway. In the background, planning is already well advanced: The site has been prepared, numerous plant components with long delivery times – so-called long leads – have been ordered and the architect’s tenders for the ground work are underway. During construction, we will also benefit from the experience we have gained from the expansion of our main plant in Dillingen, so we are planning to start production in Perl-Besch in 2027.”
Capital Carbon Successfully Commissions New Greenfield rCB Facility
- By TT News
- October 21, 2025

Capital Carbon, a brand under India's Rathi Group, has successfully commissioned its new greenfield Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu. This development dramatically boosts the group's total rCB manufacturing capacity to 20,000 metric tonnes per year, a significant rise from its previous 5,000-tonne capacity.
The group distinguishes itself through complete vertical integration, handling the entire process from shredding end-of-life tyres to pyrolysis. This operation transforms waste into valuable materials, including rCB, fuel oil, steel wires and pyrolytic gas. The company utilises this gas for process heating, while the carbon char is either refined into rCB or supplied to cement plants as a sustainable energy source.
Ravi Rathi, Director, Rathi Group, said, "As Recovered Carbon Black gains wider acceptance, the industry continues to prioritise quality and consistency – and that's exactly what we've focused on addressing.”
Brazil Ends Antidumping Probe On Steel Tyre Cord Imports Originating From China
- By TT News
- October 21, 2025

Xingda Steel Tyre Cord Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rubber reinforcement materials, has issued a public statement informing that the Brazilian Trade Remedies Authority has closed its antidumping probe into steel tyre cord imports from China without imposing any duties. The investigation was formally terminated on 14 October 2025.
Xingda actively participated in the proceedings with the assistance of its legal teams. Through its cooperation and technical submissions, the firm successfully demonstrated that its export activities to Brazil involved no unfair trade practices. This conclusion follows a preliminary finding from January 2025, which had already determined a negative dumping margin of -33.5 percent for Xingda.
The company has expressed its approval of the resolution, viewing it as a validation of its commitment to transparent and fair commercial operations in the international market.
The company statement read: “Throughout the investigation, XINGDA actively cooperated with the Brazilian authorities through its legal representatives in China and Brazil. By combining full transparency, extensive collaboration, and the dedicated technical efforts of its team, XINGDA was able to demonstrate and substantiate to the Brazilian authority the complete absence of any unfair trade practices in its exports to Brazil. XINGDA confirms itself the integrity of its commercial practices and its unwavering commitment to fair competition and to its valued customers.”
Arkema Unveils Next-Gen Solution For Faster Polymer Curing
- By TT News
- October 15, 2025

Arkema has launched its next-generation solution for polymer curing called Luperox NeatCure. Unveiled at the K 2025 Show, this innovative product is a formulated organic peroxide in granular form, specifically created to accelerate curing times across various processes, including extrusion and injection moulding.
A primary benefit of its dust-free composition is a significant enhancement in workplace safety, minimising the risks associated with handling powdered substances. Developed in response to evolving regulatory demands, this technology enables manufacturers to achieve greater productivity and efficiency. The company says the new solution ensures rapid curing while fully maintaining the performance integrity of the final elastomers and polymers.
Tilo QUINK, Senior Vice President Performance Additives, said, “The launch of Luperox® NeatCure® illustrates our ability to bring responsible innovation to the market, combining safer handling with superior efficiency. We are proud to support our customers with solutions that help them meet both their productivity goals and sustainability commitments.”
Romuald DE HAUT DE SIGY, Global Group President Functional Additives, said, “Luperox® NeatCure® is more than a new product; it’s the breakthrough that will set a new standard in the Cross-linking Organic Peroxides market. Thanks to our advanced formulation expertise, we can deliver a solution that not only optimises curing performance but also ensures the highest level of safety and compliance. This is a decisive step forward to our customers in elastomers and polymers processing.
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