Valebridge Media Services (VMS) has announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 edition of the Recircle Awards, the event organised to promote and recognise sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services in the tyre retreading and recycling sector.

The shortlist, chosen from a preliminary list of candidates nominated by the public, has once again been compiled by the Recircle Awards Nominations Committee, made up of 14 experts, including respected tyre industry journalists, industry association heads and independent consultants from around the world.

The shortlisted nominees for the 15 award categories open to public vote are as follows:

Best Tread Rubber Supplier

- Dobermann

- Marangoni

- Pre-Q Galgo

- Silvercap

- Vipal Rubber

Best Retreading Equipment Supplier

- Central Marketing

- Italmatic

- Matteuzzi

- TRM

- Vipal Machinery

Best Tyre Recycling Industry Supplier

- Eco Green Equipment

- Eldan Recycling

- Fornnax

- Rubberjet Valley

- Tallants Navarro

Best Tyre Derived Recycled Product

- Ceyes: City Green Panels

- Michelin: Tyres containing rCB

- Rubtec SpA: Rubtec Rubber Bumpers

- Shredded Tire: Miami Echo Construction Blocks

- XTyre Global: Evaporation Inhibitor Floating Panel

Employee of the Year

- Ankita Saikia (Tyromer)

- Bernardita Diaz (SustrendLab)

- Camilla Raffaelli (VM Rubber)

- Fabricio Nedeff (Vipal)

- Ron Elliott (Pre-Q Galgo)

Best Passenger Retreader

- Black Star

- Fedima

- Insa Turbo

- Malatesta Pneumatici

- Radburg

Best OTR Retreader

- Community Tire

- FM Pneus

- Marangoni SpA

- Reifen Wagner

- Renova Peru

Best Truck & Bus Retreader

- Continental

- Insa Turbo

- Marangoni SpA

- Unigoma

- Vaculug

Mechanical Tyre Recycling Award

- Duramos SAS

- E-Cova

- Genan

- Murfitts

- Rembre Tyres

Tyre Devulcanization Award

- DRI Rubber

- EFG Polymers

- GRP Ltd

- Rubber Matters

- Tyromer Inc.

Tyre Pyrolysis Award

- Contec SA

- Ecolomondo Corp

- Kal Tire Chile

- Pyrum Innovations

- Scandinavian Enviro Systems

Best Retreading Accessory and Consumables Supplier

- Italmatic

- Marangoni

- Tech Europe

- Vipal Rubber

- VM Rubber

Best EPR Scheme     

- Circol ELT

- SDAB

- Seginus

- Signus Ecovalor

- Valorpneu

Best Tyre Recycling Research Project

- Blackcycle: The Blackcycle Project

- GEC Compounds: Research into the creation of Genesis Evolution Compounds

- María Esther Fernandez: The Application of Textile Waste from End-of-Use Tyres in the Production of Fibre Cement

- Patricio Muñoz / SustrendLab: The Recovery and Re-use of tyre sawdust in the manufacture of solid tyres for forklifts

- SustrendLab: Research into the extraction of T-Phite from tyres

Best Company Director

- Alexey Gryshchenko (Yashina)

- Hernan Diez Vargas (ANRE)

- Jorge Crespo (Vaculug)

- Matthias Leppert (Marangoni)

- Thomas Sorensson (Scandinavian Enviro Systems)

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In line with previous editions of the Recircle Awards, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Tyre Recycling Sector will be decided by the Recircle Awards Nominations Committee and announced during the ceremony in Bologna in November. 

David Wilson, the Chairman of the Recircle Awards Nominations Committee and Publisher of Retreading Business y Tyre & Rubber Recycling, wanted to highlight the notable increase in nominations with the 2022 edition, “Since we launch the Recircle Awards, we have delighted with the reception it has received year after year. But this edition has once again, exceeded our expectations. We have received more than 1,100 individual nominations, which is 250 more than last year,” commented Wilson. “It is very satisfying to see the Recircle Awards continuing to establish itself further at an international level in each edition. We will continue to be committed to recognising the efforts of people, institutions and companies who promote the values of the circular economy in our sector. We wish good luck to all the nominees in the final vote,” concluded the Chairman of the Recircle Awards Nominations Committee.

Valebridge Media Services also announced that the voting window is now open for the 2023 edition of the Recircle Awards. The public can now vote for their candidates after registering themselves on the website of the 2023 Recircle Awards: https://recircleawards.com/categories-2023/. The voting system allows for only one vote per person per category. Registered voters from the 2022 edition are encouraged to use their credentials from the previous year to log in and vote. 

Voting in the 2023 Recircle Awards is open until 23:59 GMT on Friday, September the 8th, 2023, with the 2023 Recircle Awards being announced on Thursday the 16th of November 2023 in an awards ceremony which is due to take part within the framework of Futurmotive – Expo and Talks organised by the trade fair Autopromotec in Bologna, Italy.

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Citira, a Sweden-based company specialising in circular tyre management, has announced the acquisition of Lidingö Bilcenter, a well-established service point located on the island of Lidingö east of Stockholm. The transaction represents a strategic move to broaden Citira’s service network across the Stockholm metropolitan area, incorporating another essential facility into its growing portfolio.

Originally founded in 1995, Lidingö Bilcenter has cultivated a durable reputation within the local community over several decades. Since assuming ownership in 2016, Niclas Lind has reinforced the business’s standing through attentive, personalised service, ensuring consistent customer loyalty. Its advantageous position in one of Stockholm’s suburbs makes it a critical hub for passenger car maintenance in the region.

Under the new arrangement, the workshop will retain its existing personnel and operate from its current location while gaining access to Citira’s broader resources and logistical network to facilitate future expansion. Furthermore, Lind will assume a co-ownership role within Citira, solidifying the partnership beyond the initial transaction.

Urban Tibbelin, Head of Sweden at Citira, said, "We are thrilled to have Niclas and his team on board. They have built something with real staying power on Lidingö, with the kind of customer loyalty that is hard to earn. We look forward to having their quality service now come to the benefit of our customers and to supporting the continued development of the business on Lidingö.”

Niclas Lind of Lidingö Bilcenter said, "Joining Citira is the right next step for the business. Becoming part of a strong group means we can further strengthen both our service and product range, without changing what our customers value most. You will still meet the same team, in the same place, with the same commitment to quality, now with the added strength and support of Citira behind us. We look forward to this new journey together.”

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China's Zenith Group has formalised an agreement with the Egyptian Government to establish a manufacturing facility for automotive tyre components within the Sokhna Industrial Zone, a key part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The project represents an investment of USD 300 million and is set to occupy a 320,000-square-metre site inside the TEDA Egypt industrial development area, reports Forbes Middle East.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the signing ceremony, highlighting the initiative as a cornerstone of the state's broader strategy to bolster local manufacturing and draw advanced industrial investment. The new plant is projected to produce 120,000 metric tonnes of steel cord and 50,000 metric tonnes of bead wire annually while generating around 1,000 direct employment opportunities for the local workforce.

SCZone Chairman Walid Gamal El-Dien emphasised that the project aligns with the authority's objectives to attract heavy industries and enhance high-value manufacturing. The facility is expected to deepen industrial integration with existing tire producers in the zone, fostering a comprehensive production chain. By localising the production of essential steel wire, the project aims to diminish import reliance and strengthen supply chain resilience for Egypt's automotive and rubber sectors.

Significantly, approximately 30 percent of the plant's output is earmarked for export to the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. This development is part of a larger investment surge within the SCZone, which encompasses over 461 square kilometres. During the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the zone attracted 80 new ventures worth more than USD 5.1 billion, surpassing the total from the entire previous fiscal year and underscoring the region's growing industrial momentum.

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The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has expanded its international network with the addition of the Thailand Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (TATMA) as its ninth Affiliate Member. This strategic integration marks a significant enlargement of TIP’s operational footprint into Southeast Asia, a critical hub for global tyre production.

Affiliate Members play a vital role in advancing TIP’s core objective of identifying and addressing pressing environmental, social and governance challenges throughout the tyre lifecycle. By contributing crucial regional intelligence, these members bolster TIP’s capacity to observe and interpret evolving industry dynamics, particularly within the burgeoning Southeast Asian market.

The inclusion of TATMA is particularly strategic given Thailand’s status as the second-largest tyre exporter worldwide. The nation is currently fostering a circular economy framework across its tyre sector, presenting substantial opportunities for collaborative research with TIP. This partnership will facilitate a vital exchange of expertise, especially concerning end-of-life tyre management and sustainable circularity practices, while TATMA also oversees local trade, quality standards and environmental compliance.

TIP’s affiliate network comprises trade associations selected for their regional economic impact and ESG relevance. This coalition includes representatives from Australia, India, United Kingdom, Europe, Japan, Korea, Canada and United States, collectively ensuring a comprehensive global perspective on tyre industry sustainability.

Larisa Kryachkova, Executive Director, TIP, said, “We are pleased to welcome TATMA to our network. The tyre trade associations’ local insights inform our global sustainability-related activities. Through our expanding and diverse membership, we are strengthening our shared vision of a sustainable tyre value chain.”

Keeratisuda Khakhong, Secretary General, TATMA, said, “We recognise TIP as the global platform for addressing key ESG challenges facing the tyre industry, particularly in the areas of tyre and road wear particles, ELT and sustainable raw materials. Through this partnership, we look forward to active knowledge exchange, sharing best practices and engaging with global affiliates to support the tyre industry towards a more sustainable future.”

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RuLa-BRW, a partner in the AZuR network, has introduced the Berliner BUS400 Premium HL EV, a hot-retreaded tyre engineered specifically for the operational realities of electric city buses. The launch addresses a critical facet of the mobility transition, shifting focus from powertrain emissions to the sustainability of vehicle components. This new offering expands upon the established Berliner BUS400 profile, targeting the distinct mechanical stresses imposed by battery-electric public transport.

Electric buses present unique challenges for tyre design, including substantial weight increases from traction batteries, elevated starting torque and the relentless stop-and-go cycles inherent to urban routes. These factors place considerably greater strain on tyres compared to those used in conventional diesel or gas-powered buses. The BUS400 Premium HL EV has been developed to withstand these rigorous conditions while maintaining performance and safety standards.

The tyre features a robust carcass construction paired with a specialised rubber compound formulated for electric bus traffic, according to RuLa-BRW. This combination is designed to deliver extended mileage, consistent driving stability and cost-effective operation within demanding city environments. The development underscores a commitment to the circular economy, demonstrating how modern retreading techniques can repurpose premium tyre casings multiple times, significantly prolonging their useful life and conserving raw materials.

For public transport operators, the synergy of electromobility and tyre retreading offers tangible operational and environmental benefits. The new tyre enables fleets to reduce new tyre purchases while maximising the service life of existing casings, complementing the zero-emission operation of their vehicles. This innovation highlights that the mobility revolution extends beyond drive systems to encompass the full lifecycle of components, reinforcing the retreading industry’s role in sustainable transport solutions.

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