Pyrum Innovations AG has officially announced that it will break ground on its next wholly-owned recycling facility in Perl-Besch on 14 November 2025. This new facility is a landmark project for the company, designed to be its largest to date and more than double its existing recycling capacity by processing in excess of 22,000 tonnes of used tyres each year.

The financial framework for this expansion is already taking shape. The project is supported by a diversified funding strategy that includes drawing on a EUR 25 million credit line from BASF and a committed debt financing term sheet from a major European bank. Finalising the package is contingent upon an agreement with Saarland authorities regarding land costs. Crucially, securing the Perl-Besch financing will unlock access to further substantial funding, including a second loan tranche from BASF, paving the way for additional projects in the company's rollout plan.

From a technical and logistical perspective, the Perl-Besch plant will be a state-of-the-art operation. It will be constructed on a 25,000-square-metre site in the strategically important border triangle of Germany, France and Luxembourg. The integrated facility will comprise a shredder plant, three next-generation Pyrum reactors, its own power plant and a grinding and pelletising plant. Insights gained from the existing plant in Dillingen are being directly applied to optimise construction and commissioning, aiming for a faster ramp-up to full production. The site was selected for its superior logistical advantages, offering direct connections to the Moselle River, railway lines and a nearby motorway to efficiently manage material flows from across Europe.

This new facility is central to Pyrum's financial roadmap, with the company projecting it will reach break-even upon its commissioning in 2027. Achieving this milestone is anticipated to create significant momentum and provide a solid foundation for the accelerated rollout of the company's broader project pipeline.

Pascal Klein, CEO, Pyrum Innovations AG, said, “Now that all the legal formalities have finally been clarified – development plan, planning permission and access to the site – we can hardly wait for things to visibly get underway. In the background, planning is already well advanced: The site has been prepared, numerous plant components with long delivery times – so-called long leads – have been ordered and the architect’s tenders for the ground work are underway. During construction, we will also benefit from the experience we have gained from the expansion of our main plant in Dillingen, so we are planning to start production in Perl-Besch in 2027.”

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Capital Carbon, a brand under India's Rathi Group, has successfully commissioned its new greenfield Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu. This development dramatically boosts the group's total rCB manufacturing capacity to 20,000 metric tonnes per year, a significant rise from its previous 5,000-tonne capacity.

The group distinguishes itself through complete vertical integration, handling the entire process from shredding end-of-life tyres to pyrolysis. This operation transforms waste into valuable materials, including rCB, fuel oil, steel wires and pyrolytic gas. The company utilises this gas for process heating, while the carbon char is either refined into rCB or supplied to cement plants as a sustainable energy source.

Ravi Rathi, Director, Rathi Group, said, "As Recovered Carbon Black gains wider acceptance, the industry continues to prioritise quality and consistency – and that's exactly what we've focused on addressing.”

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Xingda Steel Tyre Cord Co., Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of rubber reinforcement materials, has issued a public statement informing that the Brazilian Trade Remedies Authority has closed its antidumping probe into steel tyre cord imports from China without imposing any duties. The investigation was formally terminated on 14 October 2025.

Xingda actively participated in the proceedings with the assistance of its legal teams. Through its cooperation and technical submissions, the firm successfully demonstrated that its export activities to Brazil involved no unfair trade practices. This conclusion follows a preliminary finding from January 2025, which had already determined a negative dumping margin of -33.5 percent for Xingda.

The company has expressed its approval of the resolution, viewing it as a validation of its commitment to transparent and fair commercial operations in the international market.

The company statement read: “Throughout the investigation, XINGDA actively cooperated with the Brazilian authorities through its legal representatives in China and Brazil. By combining full transparency, extensive collaboration, and the dedicated technical efforts of its team, XINGDA was able to demonstrate and substantiate to the Brazilian authority the complete absence of any unfair trade practices in its exports to Brazil. XINGDA confirms itself the integrity of its commercial practices and its unwavering commitment to fair competition and to its valued customers.”

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Arkema has launched its next-generation solution for polymer curing called Luperox NeatCure. Unveiled at the K 2025 Show, this innovative product is a formulated organic peroxide in granular form, specifically created to accelerate curing times across various processes, including extrusion and injection moulding.

A primary benefit of its dust-free composition is a significant enhancement in workplace safety, minimising the risks associated with handling powdered substances. Developed in response to evolving regulatory demands, this technology enables manufacturers to achieve greater productivity and efficiency. The company says the new solution ensures rapid curing while fully maintaining the performance integrity of the final elastomers and polymers.

Tilo QUINK, Senior Vice President Performance Additives, said, “The launch of Luperox® NeatCure® illustrates our ability to bring responsible innovation to the market, combining safer handling with superior efficiency. We are proud to support our customers with solutions that help them meet both their productivity goals and sustainability commitments.”

Romuald DE HAUT DE SIGY, Global Group President Functional Additives, said, “Luperox® NeatCure® is more than a new product; it’s the breakthrough that will set a new standard in the Cross-linking Organic Peroxides market. Thanks to our advanced formulation expertise, we can deliver a solution that not only optimises curing performance but also ensures the highest level of safety and compliance. This is a decisive step forward to our customers in elastomers and polymers processing.

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The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has released its Monthly NR Statistical Report for August 2025, providing an overview of key developments in the global natural rubber sector.

According to the report, a number of reasons, including limited supply and rising demand, contributed to the volatile pattern in natural rubber prices this month. Consumption was increased by seasonal considerations, especially in China, where stronger demand was evidenced by inventory reductions at key ports. However, tapping efforts were restricted due to manpower shortages and rains in producing regions, which tightened supplies.

Global natural rubber (NR) output is expected to increase slightly by 0.5 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, according to recent data from ANRPC member countries. At the same time, a 1.3 percent increase in demand for natural rubber is anticipated in 2025. As buying demand increased, the market sentiment got more positive, especially when the customary peak season for natural rubber, notably for heavy-duty vehicles and all-steel tyres, began.

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