Klean Industries Inc announced that it has partnered with City Circle Group (CCG) to build a fully integrated, continuous tyre pyrolysis plant to recover carbon black and biofuel in Melbourne, Australia. Klean Industries provides technologies and solutions for resource recovery, waste recycling and the production of clean energy from waste. As for City Circle Group, it is a provider in demolition, decommissioning, remediation, excavation and recycling in Australia.

It is known that Australia has a waste problem with disposal fees that are continuing to rise. Klean further claims that end-of-life tyres and end-of-life plastics are piling up and being dumped in landfills all over the country. Through their partnership, Klean and CCG aim to solve this environmental crisis by putting their combined skillsets together to create meaningful change that will help Australia develop a low-carbon, circular economy while reinforcing the goal of zero waste to landfill. According to Klean, both parties see significant opportunities for creating hundreds of new and highly skilled cleantech jobs with enough project opportunities in Australia to invest billions of dollars into the Australian economy over the next decade.

Sharing his views on the partnership, Matt Skidmore, CEO, City Circle Group, said, “It is with great excitement that we announce this project and partnership with Klean Industries. The concept of waste-to-commodity recycling is something that fits within our vision to become a truly circular economy business that provides real and positive outcomes to our communities.”

Adding to this, Jesse Klinkhamer, CEO, Klean Industries, commented, “We are thrilled to be taking resource recovery to a whole new level in Australia. With CCG as our partner, we are going to define a new era in what it means to develop clean industries. Our industry partnerships speak to our credibility, and it is these relationships that support and enable our team to build world-class facilities that set the global standard in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) but will also enhance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to a level not seen before in Australia.”

Klean states that the two have been engaged in the final analysis of a Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS) to design and build a fully integrated tyre pyrolysis plant. The result thus far has illustrated a significant opportunity. As per Klean, the parties are now in the final phases of contract negotiations with feedstock providers and offtake parties for all the project output products which are being pre-sold. Klean claims that the parties plan to complete the DFS by the end of December 2022 and anticipate the project being financed before the end of the first quarter of 2023, with construction taking place in 2023 and operations starting in 2024.

A project site is already secured and planning permission and permitting are underway. According to Klean, the project is centrally located 45 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, Victoria. It has access to a highly skilled workforce. Given the ease of establishing and conducting business in Melbourne, Klean states that the decision to locate a tyre carbonisation facility is compelling and logical. This offers numerous short-term and long-term benefits to the area.

As per Klean, the Melbourne project includes Klean’s commercial scale, environmental-friendly scrap tyre carbonisation technology with a planned initial capacity of up to 120 metric tonnes per day (TPD). This is approximately 12,000 tyres per day and equates to approximately 40,000 metric tonnes per annum (TPA). Klean claims that the project is designed to convert the waste tyres into highly valuable recovered carbon black (rCB) and recovered fuel oil (rFO). This plant will be fully integrated with Klean’s proprietary tyre char upgrading technologies that enable the transformation of low-value tyre char into high-value carbon black replacements which can replace Virgin Carbon Black (vCB) by volumes of 10 percent up to 100 percent, depending on the specific application.

The CCG plant will also include recovered fuel oil upgrading technologies for the conversion of the recovered pyrolysis oil. The CCG facility will be ISO 9001, 14001 certified and all products will also be ISCC certified as circular raw materials, according to Klean. 

The resulting products from the Melbourne project will then re-enter the virgin raw material supply chain through the local marine fuel market, new tyre, rubber compounding and virgin carbon black manufacturing industries. Klean states that this enables these industries to create product circularity by re-integrating recovered resources back into the marketplace, enabling them to improve environmental performance and lower raw material product costs while also offsetting emissions associated with their respective industries.

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Bridgestone Americas has unveiled a new Bandag Training Center on its Akron campus, backed by a USD 3 million investment. The facility is designed to instruct commercial tyre dealer and fleet personnel on the performance, sustainability and financial advantages of retreaded tyres, with plans to welcome hundreds of industry professionals annually through seminars and customised classes of varying sizes.

Occupying nearly 15,000 square feet within the company's tyre test lab, the centre sits adjacent to the Bridgestone Americas Advanced Tire Production Center. It houses a full retread operation featuring production-scale manufacturing equipment and stations covering all 10 retreading steps, complemented by a classroom and a Bandag history walk. The Akron site becomes the second designated Bandag Training Center in the Bridgestone network, alongside the existing Bandag Learning Center in Muscatine, Iowa.

Bandag's retread training is highly regarded by both fleets and dealers, and the paired locations bolster Bridgestone's capacity to satisfy rising demand by broadening access to training and technical resources. The two facilities will serve as foundational assets for teammates and customers, promoting education, innovation and industry expertise throughout the retreading segment. When classes are not in session, the Akron centre will support tyre-retreading innovation, with teams in Muscatine, Akron and Nashville testing new products and rolling out new manufacturing equipment and processes.

Bandag has delivered tyre-retreading solutions since 1957, championing sustainable mobility practices. The company runs three pre-cured tread rubber manufacturing facilities, a retread equipment manufacturing plant and a mould manufacturing plant across the United States to serve all of North America. Over its 65-year history, Bandag has kept more than 300 million tyres out of landfills by extending their service lives through retreading.

Brian Douglas, Vice President, Retread North America, said, "Bandag retreads have been a staple solution in the commercial tyre industry for more than half a century. With the addition of this second training centre, Bridgestone aims to strengthen its support for dealers and fleets, matching the value they get from retreads on the road."

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ICRA's October 2026 monthly report on the Indian automobile industry's passenger vehicle segment shows that September 2026 brought strong year-on-year gains in wholesale and retail volumes, aided by improved replacement demand following GST rate cuts. The rating agency forecasts industry volumes to grow 4–6 percent in FY2027. The moderation in growth stems from the elevated base in the second half of FY2026, normalisation of pent-up demand, higher vehicle costs and a weak monsoon.

Original equipment manufacturers kept production steady to serve robust domestic demand, lifting wholesale volumes 22 percent year-on-year to 460,000 units in September 2026. Retail sales climbed 43 percent, helped by newly launched models, larger OEM discounts and revised GST rates. During the first half of FY2027, wholesale dispatches and retail registrations rose around 28 percent and 29 percent year-on-year, respectively, against a modest base in the same period of FY2026 that was partly affected by geopolitical tensions in northern India.

Pre-festive stocking pushed inventory to 43–45 days at the end of September 2026, well below the 60-day level a year earlier. Utility vehicles made up about 68 percent of passenger vehicle volumes in the first half of FY2027. While utility vehicles continue to drive demand, the mini, compact and super-compact segments have shown a slight recovery after GST rate cuts, and passenger car demand is also expected to increase. Export volumes grew 25.8 percent sequentially in September 2026 as OEMs focused on production amid strong domestic demand. Maruti Suzuki India Limited led the market, followed by Hyundai Motor India Limited.

ICRA anticipates wholesale volume growth of 4–6 percent in FY2027, including a 28 percent rise in the first half, amid expected price increases due to rising input costs and normalisation of pent-up demand. A below-average monsoon could weaken rural sentiment, and recent price hikes by OEMs such as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India could weigh on growth. Electric vehicle penetration increased to around 7.5 percent in the first half of FY2027 from 4.2 percent in FY2026, driven partly by a growing preference for EVs amid elevated fuel prices.

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Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels will return to the 2026 SEMA Show, scheduled for 3–6 November at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with new products, expanded fitments and builds reflecting the brand's racing heritage and future direction. The company will appear in two locations: Central Hall Booth #22453 in the Race/Performance section and Silver Lot Booth #80001.

The display will feature vehicles from classic American muscle and vintage pickups to modern off-road machines, each demonstrating uncompromising enthusiast construction. Highlights include a limited-edition Street Comp GHT Signature Series tyre, expanded Baja Boss A/T and M/T sizes and new 15- and 16-inch MT Classic Forged wheel fitments.

Making its global debut, the ultra-premium Street Comp GHT Signature Series adds a premium sidewall with a deeper black finish and foil-like decals showing the Mickey Thompson logo, tyre name and founder's signature. It will be offered in 275/40R20 and 315/35R20 sizes for select Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger and Charger, BMW M, Porsche Panamera and other high-performance vehicles.

The Baja Boss A/T and M/T lines gain 29 new SKUs spanning classic off-road fitments, tall narrow ‘pizza-cutter’ sizes, aggressive 37- to 40-inch tires for trail rigs, large-rim-diameter applications and hard metric sizes for trail-ready SUVs. The MT Classic Forged wheel family expands with 15x14, 16x14 and 16x16 offerings combining forged construction and iconic styling with extreme widths and multiple bolt patterns.

Inside Central Hall, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 from GAP Industries will run Street Comp GHT tyres up front and ET Street R tyres at the rear, while a 2026 Dodge Charger from Diesel Brothers will showcase the Signature Series. Outside in the Silver Lot, a 2020 Mickey Thompson Gladiator Overland Build will ride on 40x13.50 Baja Boss A/T tyres, a 1979 Toyota Pickup 4WD on LT255/90R16 Baja Boss A/T rubber and 16x8 Canyon wheels, a 1978 Ford F-150 on 33x15.50R15 LT tyres and 15x14 MT Classic Forged wheels and a 2022 Ford Bronco on Baja Belted II tires and 17x14 MT Classic Forged wheels.

Beyond its booths, Mickey Thompson products will appear on builds across the SEMA campus, including a 2026 Toyota Tacoma on 40-inch Baja Boss A/T tyres, a Lexus GX550 on 40-inch Baja Boss M/T tyres, a 2025 Toyota GR Supra set up for the strip and a 1969 Ford F-100 on Street Comp tyres. Additional projects will be featured with Rockstar Performance Garage, Yukon Gear & Axle, Showa, Liberty Forged, Anderson Composites, Cerakote, TORA Off Road Allegiance, Borla, Evercoat and Tremec, along with a Battle of the Builders Young Guns entry and SEMA-featured locations hosting a 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger, 2023 Ram 2500, 1956 Volvo, 1976 Ford Crew Cab, 1978 F-150 and sixth-generation Bronco.

Matt Arko, General Manager – Marketing and Product, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels, said, "SEMA is built for people who believe a vehicle should be more than transportation. It's an opportunity to showcase your individuality and stand out from the crowd. That's always been the Mickey Thompson mindset. Whether someone is chasing a quicker pass, building a trail rig or reimagining a classic truck, we want to give them the tyres and wheels to build it their way. This year, we're bringing that full street, strip and off-road spirit to Las Vegas. What's exciting to us is the variety of sizes and applications available in our lineup. We have nicknames for each application, designed to be music to the ears of all of our Mickey Thompson fans!"

These are the nicknames:

• Rock Crawlers: Iconic 15- and 16-inch fitments for traditional Jeep and off-road builds
• Pizza Cutters: Tall, narrow fitments that deliver additional ground clearance in a reduced load, lighter weight package
• Rockstars: Aggressive 37-, 38- and 40-inch fitments for serious trail rigs and custom builds
• Show-Stoppers: 20- and 24-inch fitments that bring Baja Boss capability and attitude to premium truck builds
• Trail-Ready: Additional hard metric fitments that broaden Baja Boss A/T availability for modern SUVs and off-road vehicles

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Tegeta Green Planet organised an informational and practical campaign titled ‘Don’t Throw It Away, Hand It In’ in Khobi on 27 October aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and proper management of specific waste streams. The initiative targeted local residents, vehicle owners, drivers and private sector representatives, encouraging greater involvement in environmental efforts.

A dedicated waste collection point was established in Khobi, allowing residents to dispose of end-of-life tyres, used automotive batteries and waste oils. Participants received information about responsible automotive waste management and available disposal options. The campaign also highlighted Extended Producer Responsibility principles, teaching attendees about the role of EPR organisations, subsequent waste management stages and importers’ legal obligations.

Community engagement proved notably high, reflecting growing public interest in environmental responsibility. Active citizen participation demonstrated the important role that awareness-raising and practical collection opportunities play in fostering an environmental culture. Symbolic gifts were provided to encourage participation, while the initiative strengthened cooperation opportunities with local businesses and raised awareness of Tegeta Green Planet’s regional activities.

Tegeta Green Planet continues implementing regional campaigns and educational projects throughout Georgia, aiming to foster responsible waste management culture, raise public awareness and promote circular economy principles.

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