Scandinavian Enviro Systems has received a recovered pyrolysis oil order worth MSEK 2 from the subsidiary of a leading US oil company. The oil will be used for production tests at a European oil refinery owned by the oil company, Enviro said in a statement. Completion of the transaction is conditional upon Enviro’s recovered oil gaining a registration in accordance with the EU chemicals regulation, REACH. The company expects to obtain a REACH registration for the oil as an intermediate during the second quarter of 2022. 

Enviro said the oil company is one of the five largest oil companies in the US and the oil will be used to conduct production tests to determine how suitable it is as feedstock for the production of different biofuels. The oil will be produced at Enviro’s recycling plant in Åsensbruk. The plant is based on Enviro’s patented recycling technology for end-of-life vehicle tyres and the oil and carbon black produced at the plant were both certified in accordance with the global sustainability certification system ISCC in September last year. 

To be finalised, Enviro’s oil must also be approved in accordance with the EU REACH regulation. Other manufacturers have already obtained registrations for pyrolysis oil in accordance with the regulation. REACH is a regulation of the European Union, adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals. Enviro expects to obtain a REACH registration of its oil as an intermediate during the second quarter of 2022. 

Thomas Sörensson, CEO, Enviro, said, “This is the first major order from an oil company and is a milestone for Enviro’s development as it signals a clear acceptance of the commercial potential of our pyrolysis oil. Accordingly, this transaction also improves our opportunities to secure off-take agreements for the oil we recover.”  

The ISCC certification of pyrolysis oil from the plant in Åsensbruk is crucial for enabling Enviro to conduct large-scale commercial trading in the oil. Several companies in the oil and chemicals industries have shown interest in using recovered pyrolysis oil in their production for sustainability reasons. The price level on which the order now received is based also confirms the revenue calculations communicated earlier by Enviro regarding the company’s future, full-scale recycling plants. 

Sörensson added, “The stricter requirements concerning sustainability from the authorities, politicians, consumers and investors has increased the interest in our recovered pyrolysis oil markedly in the past few years. Having our recovered materials, such as oil and carbon black, ISCC certified is a significant achievement and makes it possible for the oil industry and the chemicals industry to become more sustainable and circular.” (TT) 

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Rally Sweden, the only event on the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar contested entirely on snow and ice, returns to the wintry forests surrounding Umeå from 12 to 15 February. As Round 2 of the 2026 season, it marks the first true winter challenge for Hankook Tire, the championship’s exclusive tyre supplier. With approximately 300 kilometres of special stages divided into 18 high-speed tests, crews will push Rally1 cars to nearly 200 kmph and 8,500 rpm, making precision car control, reliable braking and unerring tyre grip the deciding factors in what has been a WRC fixture since 1950.

For this uniquely demanding environment, Hankook equips competitors with the Winter i*Pike SR10W, a competition tyre engineered specifically for frozen surfaces. Its specially developed ice-rally stud pins and asymmetric tread pattern ensure powerful traction, stable cornering grip and consistent braking on both snow-covered and icy roads. Following a strong debut at the 2025 running of Rally Sweden, where drivers and officials commended its performance, the tyre returns with proven credentials and confidence that it will again meet the extreme demands of the frozen north.

The championship narrative intensifies on home ground for Oliver Solberg. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver arrives in Sweden as the early series leader after his historic victory at Rallye Monte-Carlo, where he became the youngest winner of the event in the 21st century. With momentum and national expectations behind him, the young Swede now aims to extend his title challenge on home snow.

Hankook’s involvement in WRC extends beyond tyre supply. Since becoming the exclusive tyre provider for all classes in 2025, the company has continued to reinforce its global motorsport credentials. By channelling technical insights from more than 70 racing series into product development, Hankook systematically transforms real-world performance data into advancements for ultra-high-performance road tyres, strengthening its technology leadership in both competition and commercial spheres.

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Tyres Europe is actively participating in the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) Working Party on Noise and Tyres (GRBP), where efforts are underway to establish viable tyre abrasion limits. The organisation is contributing to the UNECE Task Force on Tyre Abrasion, which is advancing a proposed Regulation introducing abrasion requirements for type approval. This follows prior agreement on measurement methodologies, with the current focus shifting towards setting specific abrasion limits for passenger car tyres.

By providing ongoing technical input, Tyres Europe aims to support the creation of abrasion rules that are not only ambitious from an environmental standpoint but also practically enforceable. The organisation stresses the importance of globally harmonised standards for tyres, a product traded worldwide, to ensure consistent regulatory compliance and prevent market fragmentation. According to Secretary General Adam McCarthy, well-aligned international rules are also critical for the successful application of the Euro 7 framework within the European Union. Tyres Europe remains committed to contributing to the UNECE work programme to help shape abrasion provisions that can be effectively implemented and progressively refined over time.

Adam McCarthy, Secretary General, Tyres Europe, said, “Reducing tyre abrasion is an important environmental objective and it requires rules that are not only ambitious but also enforceable in practice. For a global product like tyres, globally aligned standards help deliver consistent compliance outcomes and avoid fragmentation across markets. This is also essential to support effective implementation under the Euro 7 framework in the EU.”

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Arun Mammen, chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA), was part of the prime minister’s official delegation during a recent visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and economic co-operation between the two countries.

The visit provided a platform for engagement between Indian and Malaysian industry leaders across emerging and strategic sectors. Malaysian businesses expressed interest in collaborating with Indian companies in recycling and sustainability, technical textiles, defence components and advanced manufacturing equipment.

During the meetings, Mammen outlined the growth trajectory of the Indian tyre industry, citing rising domestic demand, export potential and an increased focus on innovation, sustainability and circular economy practices.

Industry representatives in Malaysia signalled interest in expanding partnerships, pointing to scope for greater industry-to-industry co-operation in the coming years.

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At the Green Week 2026 in Berlin, AZuR network’s partner NEW LIFE reached an audience of 350,000 by showcasing the environmental potential of mechanically recycling tyres into high-quality raw materials and end products. Operating under the banner ‘ZERO WASTE INSTEAD OF ZERO FUTURE’, the group occupied a central position in the newly established ZERO themed area. One of the most engaging exhibits was a large tortoise sculpture from partner KRAIBURG Relastec, crafted entirely from rubber granulate, which captured the imagination of younger attendees and symbolised the creative reuse of materials.

The very floor of the exhibition space demonstrated a practical application, being composed of interlocking tiles made from recycled tyre rubber supplied by MRH Mülsen. Visitors and exhibitors alike noted the comfort and resilience of this flooring, which reduced leg fatigue over long days and offered benefits such as impact noise reduction, high durability and easy cleaning. The simple click-together installation, requiring no adhesives, further underscored the product’s practicality and reusability.

Network coordinator Christina Guth observed enthusiastically broad and positive engagement from diverse sectors including politics, municipal planning, agriculture and landscaping. This sentiment was echoed by Elke Sondermann-Becker of Regupol, who noted that the strong public interest reflected a contemporary demand for sustainable solutions made from recycled materials. The initiative’s message was further amplified through an interactive quiz on the main stage in Hall 27, where attendees could win items like an elegant vase from Conradi+Kaiser or horse figurines, all made from rubber granulate.

During the Green Week Startup Days, Daniel Schockmann from Regupol took to the stage to outline how tyre recycling opens new pathways for a climate-friendly circular economy, highlighting solutions that are both ecologically and economically sound. Meanwhile, a dedicated specialist conference, the PLAYGROUND:TALKS, addressed sustainable urban recreational spaces. Experts including Sabine Rehberg, Dr Georg Maxein and Ralf Hertrampf presented to approximately 150 guests on the critical role of rubber granulate fall protection surfacing.

These elastic, impact-absorbing floors – installable as seamless surfaces or tiles – meet stringent safety standards for indoor and outdoor use, protecting against injuries from falls of up to three metres. They are robust, weather-resistant and slip-resistant while also offering design versatility through various colours and finishes. Beyond enhancing safety and accessibility, such solutions help municipalities and clubs achieve budgetary efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint, proving that innovation in tyre recycling supports both community well-being and circular economy goals.

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