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Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden

At a glance
  • The plant will recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually and create 40 jobs.
  • Construction has begun and the plant will be operational by 2025.
  • Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply, carbon black, and pyrolysis oil.
  • The joint venture aims to recycle one million tons of tires annually across Europe.

Project Overview

The joint venture between Michelin, Antin, and Enviro will construct a tire recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden, utilizing Enviro’s pyrolysis technology. This technology can extract raw materials from multi-component products, such as used tires.

Investment and Capacity

The plant will recycle approximately 35,000 tons of used tires annually and create up to 40 green jobs in the local community. The joint venture has secured multi-year contracts for the supply of used tires and the upcycling of recovered carbon black and pyrolysis oil.

Timeline and Permits

Construction of the plant has already begun, with all necessary environmental and building permits obtained. The plant is expected to be operational by 2025.

Future Expansion

The joint venture plans to build additional factories across Europe, targeting a total annual recycling capacity of one million tons of used tires. This expansion aims to address the 3.5 million tons of tires discarded annually in Europe.

Environmental Impact

By replacing virgin carbon black with recovered material, the joint venture aims to reduce emissions from conventional carbon black by over 90%. The recycled materials, including carbon black and oils, can be used in tire manufacturing and the petrochemical industry.