ENTEX Rust & Mitschke GmbH

ENTEX Rust & Mitschke GmbH is a leading manufacturer of planetary roller extruders. Their process breaks sulfur bonds under precisely controlled pressure and temperature conditions—without degrading the carbon chains of the rubber. The resulting devulcanized rubber can be reused in the production of new tires. The process is simple, cost-effective, and free of chemicals.

Evonik Industries AG

Evonik has developed POLYVEST® ST, an additive that blends ideally with (recycled) rubber to optimize the silica/silane system. It enhances wet grip, improves abrasion resistance, reduces fine dust emissions, lowers rolling resistance, and contributes to fuel savings—ultimately helping to reduce CO₂ emissions.

RCB Nanotechnologies GmbH

RCB Nanotechnologies GmbH has developed a process to refine the carbon-rich residue from end-of-life tire pyrolysis, known as recovered carbon black (rCB). In this process, the ash content—consisting of up to 25% silicates and zinc—is separated from the rCB, making the material fully usable. Additionally, high-quality zinc and silicon products are recovered from the ash, enabling the closure of further material loops within the tire industry.

Recykl Organizacja Odzysku S.A.

The Polish company Recykl Organizacja Odzysku S.A., part of the Recykl Group (GRC), has been actively engaged in end-of-life tire processing since 2004. Within mechanical recycling, the company has developed new processes—particularly in rubber devulcanization—that produce high-quality recyclates. These can be reintegrated directly by customers into the production cycle of new tires.

REGOM Machinery

The French company REGOM uses artificial intelligence to sort end-of-life tires quickly and precisely. By reading the tire sidewall, the system identifies the brand, model, size, and wear level. Depending on the condition, the tire is either prepared for reuse or shredded. This precise sorting process significantly improves the purity of the resulting recyclates.

Reoil Sp. z o.o.

The Polish company ReOil, Europe’s largest pyrolysis plant operator, recycles rubber from end-of-life tires into gas, oil, and recovered carbon black (rCB). These recyclates are used in textiles, tires, plastics, steel, and fuel. Since 2015, ReOil has been recycling 20,000 tons of tires annually. Starting in 2024, a new facility is set to increase that capacity to 60,000 tons per year.

RubberJet Group

The Italian group RubberJet and Vertech recycles large end-of-life tires—such as truck and mining tires—using a patented high-pressure water jet process. In this environmentally friendly method, rubber and steel are separated without chemicals, and the resulting high-quality rubber recyclate—with a high natural rubber content—features an optimized surface structure ideal for re-crosslinking. This allows it to be directly reused and marketed in the production of new tires or rubber compounds.

Siemens AG

Siemens AG supports the industry with advanced automation and digitalization technologies—such as digital twins—to optimize sustainable tire production as part of the Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance. These solutions enable seamless information flows, simulation of sustainability impacts, and efficient process optimization. In addition, Siemens promotes decarbonization with its SaaS solution SiGreen, which provides transparent CO₂ footprints along the entire value chain.

Zeppelin Technical Center

Testing is good; testing at a 1:1 scale under real-world conditions is even better. To support this, we have established optimal facilities at our Friedrichshafen technical center: based on your recipe and desired throughput, we identify the plant technology tailored to your needs—and test the complete system for you in live operation.

Automation

Above all, your plant must do one thing: run and deliver. That’s why we provide you with reliable, professional service. Rely on our global service network for expert consultation and extremely fast spare-parts supply to minimize downtime. When needed, we’re also at your side digitally—from virtual troubleshooting to online-supported commissioning.

Service

In the 21st century, optimization often means automation. We ensure that your automation project is a complete success in terms of both efficiency and cost-effectiveness. To achieve this, we rely on cutting-edge control systems whose open architectures prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow—and beyond.