Building on Farrel Pomini’s 150 years of global experience in the fields of engineering and manufacturing, WF Recycle-Tech‘s patented two stage continuous process takes shredded rubber crumb from ELTs through a thermo-dynamic system, which applies proven technologies in an innovative and efficient manner, to ensure continuity and reliability of performance. The outputs of this process include oil, raw recovered carbon black and non-condensable gases, all of which have profitable commercial applications and are environmentally sustainable products helping to close the tyre recycling loop.

According to Ian Wilson, Co-CEO of HF Mixing Group, “This investment by our Continuous Mixing Business Unit, Farrel Pomini allows HF Mixing Group to engage in solutions for end-of-life tyres and support sustainability within one of our key sectors.”

WF Recycle-Tech‘s new design comes on the back of its operational first-generation system, produced and tailored over a lengthy research and development programme which has seen the company hone its product and deliver what its management team describes as a ‘simple yet unique’ system to the industry. The WF Recycle-Tech solution is specifically designed to process 1.5 tonnes of rubber crumb per hour in a shift from the norm of large-scale conventional pyrolysis plants. According to WF Recycle-Tech‘s Managing Director, Paul Neville, “This allows our customers the flexibility to strategically place systems and enables machines to be installed incrementally, making use of an initially small footprint and production capacity which can be increased as customers grow their business and the market for the outputs develops.”

The patented WF Recycle-Tech continuous pyrolysis system two core elements which make up the core pyrolysis system. The first stage, featuring a Farrel Pomini continuous mixer is used for rubber crumb ingestion and pre-heating, the second stage pyrolysis chamber controls final heat temperatures and residence time. The system is arranged into a compact footprint and is arranged with required ancillary equipment and a line control system for efficient full system control and 24 hour operation. The Continuous nature of the system also allows some processing flexibility which has been demonstrated to give some control flexibility of the outputs derived. In addition, the relatively short 18-20 minute process residence time ensures productivity and energy efficiency. The system is completed with a processing and handling equipment for both the feedstock and outputs, oil, recovered carbon black and gas. The full system is designed for simple installation without significant specialised facilities and offers the ability of the user to locate the equipment close to the source of feedstock, thus reducing transport requirement which further reduces cost and environmental impact of the process for recovery of end-of-life tyres.

WF Recycle-Tech have a pilot plant available for testing & demonstration in the UK which can be utilised for R&D or customer specific trials. The pilot plant is capable of processing upto 700kg/hr of end-of-life tyre from ground tyre stock to the three main system outputs. (TT)

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A new partnership between Pirelli and Aston Martin will integrate Pirelli's pioneering Cyber Tyre technology into the British ultra-luxury brand's future vehicles. This system represents a significant technological advancement as the first of its kind capable of gathering real-time data from sensors embedded directly within the tyre's tread. These sensors feed information to Pirelli's proprietary software and algorithms, which then communicate seamlessly with the vehicle's electronic architecture.

This integration, developed in cooperation with Bosch Engineering, allows the car's main dynamic control systems, including ESP, ABS and traction control, to receive and utilise a comprehensive set of precise tyre data that was previously unavailable. By processing this information, an electronic control unit can optimise the vehicle's dynamics, enhancing both performance and safety. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to innovation in the ultra-luxury performance sector. The adoption of the Cyber Tyre system marks a notable step forward in Aston Martin's pursuit of class-leading capabilities, leveraging detailed, real-time insights to refine the driving experience.

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The latest data from the German rubber industry highlights severe challenges at the domestic location are compelling companies to fulfil local demand primarily through their foreign production facilities, according to the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk).

A recent business climate index indicates a slight improvement in industry sentiment for the second half of 2025. However, wdk President Michael Klein sharply contradicts this optimism, stating that the data reveals a far grimmer reality. He emphasises that critical performance indicators – including revenue, sales, employment and production – are all showing deeply negative results for the domestic market, underscoring a troubling exodus of manufacturing from its core German base.

Klein has acknowledged the federal government's pledge to launch an ‘autumn of reforms’ as a positive signal. Nevertheless, he insists these measures must urgently deliver tangible relief and cost reductions for industrial companies of all sizes. He argues that what is needed most is a decisive and rapid approach to the promised reduction in bureaucracy, stressing that only verifiable results, not further promises, will count towards improving the competitiveness of the German industrial location.

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Chinese tyre manufacturer Sailun Group has begun construction on a new USD-1-billion tyre facility in Egypt. The plant is situated within the Sokhna integrated industrial zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). This investment, one of the largest Chinese industrial projects in Egypt, was officially launched at a ceremony attended by SCZONE General Authority Chairperson Walid Gamal El-Din.

The expansive 350,000-square-metre factory will be developed in three phases over a three-year period. The initial phase is scheduled to become operational in 2026, with a planned production capacity of three million passenger car tyres and 600,000 truck and bus tyres annually. This first stage is expected to generate 1,500 new jobs. Upon full completion, the facility's total output is projected to surpass ten million tyres each year.

As a global leader in tyre manufacturing with an extensive international sales network, Sailun Group will utilise this new factory as a strategic hub. The facility is designed to meet rising demand within the local Egyptian market while also creating substantial opportunities for export to regional and international markets.

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With the rise of electric vehicles reducing exhaust emissions, attention is shifting to non-exhaust emission like Tyre and Road Wear Particles (TRWP). These microscopic particles, generated from tyre and road surface friction, are a growing environmental concern and will be addressed in the upcoming Euro 7 emissions standard. To tackle this challenge, Nynas has joined a major research consortium coordinated by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), alongside Volvo Cars, Scania and the Karolinska Institute.

The project aims to close a significant scientific knowledge gap by thoroughly investigating the formation, characteristics and environmental impact of TRWP. Nynas contributes a unique dual perspective to this interdisciplinary effort, bringing deep expertise in both tyre rubber compounds and bitumen-based road materials. Pär Nyman, Technical Manager – Tyre & Chemical Industries, Nynas, represents the company in the project alongside the company’s Chief Scientist, Dr Xiaohu Lu, who brings extensive expertise in bitumen and asphalt to the collaboration. A key focus will be understanding how different materials contribute to wear mechanisms.

The research scope extends beyond particle analysis to include measuring the rolling resistance of various tyre and bitumen combinations, a parameter directly linked to vehicle energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. By uniting industry and academia, this collaboration is poised to drive innovation and set new benchmarks in sustainable mobility research.

Pär Nyman, Technical Manager – Tyre & Chemical Industries, Nynas, said, “While Sweden lacks domestic tyre manufacturers, Nynas' research capabilities fill that gap by providing foundational insight into the chemistry and physics behind TRWP generation. Nynas' rubber and asphalt labs are at the heart of this contribution. One of the core insights driving this initiative is that wear particles cannot be fully understood by analysing tyres or roads in isolation. It's the interaction – the system – that matters. By studying both tyre composition and road structure, the project aims to develop a holistic view of TRWP formation, dispersion and toxicity. At Nynas, we are excited to contribute our unique knowledge of materials to help solve an important challenge for both the environment and human health. Through collaboration and scientific inquiry, we aim to pave the way for cleaner roads and cleaner air – one particle at a time.”

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