SABIC presents materials for enhanced auto design, function, and circularity at PIAE 2026, Germany On March 18, SABIC launched at PIAE 2026 new LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds based on post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and a new LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound that supports thermal management in ADAS components at PIAE 2026.  SABIC’s new LNP ELCRIN SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds are made with 30% and 45% PCR content, respectively. They offer excel...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

JK Tyre, India to expand capacity at Vikrant, Laksar and Banmore plants On February 6, 2026, JK Tyre & Industries Limited’s Board of Directors approved a capacity expansion for Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) tires, All Steel Light Truck Radial (ASLTR) tires, and Passenger Car Radial (PCR) tires at its Vikrant Tyre Plant (VTP), Laksar Tyre Plant (LTP), and Banmore Tyre Plant (BTP). The company reported an existing capacity of 20.4 million TBR/ASLTR/PC...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Apollo Tyres, India approves capacity expansion for PCR and TBR tires at Andhra Pradesh plant On February 4, 2026, Apollo Tyres’ board of directors approved a capacity expansion at the company’s plant in Andhra Pradesh for Passenger Car Radial (PCR) and Truck Bus Radial (TBR) tires. At the Andhra Pradesh plant, the existing capacity is stated at 7.1 million PCR tyres per annum and 1.6 million TBR tires per annum, including capacity additions ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

sia, a subsidiary of Sailun International Holding, the facility is designed as an integrated production base serving both domestic demand and the Asia-Pacific automotive supply chain. The plant will produce a full range of “Made in Indonesia” products, including radial tires for passenger cars (PCR), trucks and buses (TBR), and off-the-road (OTR) applications, as well as tubes and flaps. At full capacity, it is expected to manufacture up to 3...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

JK Tyre, India commissions Phase III expansion at Banmore plant On January 14, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. inaugurated Phase III of capacity expansion and modernisation at its passenger car radial (PCR) tire manufacturing facility in Banmore, Madhya Pradesh. The new phase is part of a multi-phase investment of over INR 10 billion at the Banmore plant. With Phase III now commissioned, Banmore’s capacity has increased to 30,000 passenger car radial...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

of a heavy truck tire (TBR) production line and supporting service facilities. The second phase will begin in September 2028 and will last for 12 months. It will include completing the expansions of the heavy truck tire (TBR) production line, as well as the establishment of the passenger car tire (PCR) production line. The plant will have a capacity of one million heavy truck tires and 4.5 million passenger car tires annually. It will serve both...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/24

made from recycled PET. Its foam core reduces door pocket weight by over 40%. The company is also developing carpets and floor mats made entirely from recycled PET, which could cut their carbon dioxide footprint by up to 75%. Mercedes-Benz is increasing its use of pre- and post-consumer recyclates (PCR). For example, the all-new CLA uses a washer fluid tank made from 100% recycled polypropylene, and bumpers could use up to 25% PCR. Based on Merce...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Apollo Tyres, India to expand passenger car radial capacity in Hungary and Andhra Pradesh In its FY 2024–25 annual report, Apollo Tyres announced capacity expansion plans at its manufacturing facilities in Hungary and Andhra Pradesh to support future demand growth. The expansion focuses on increasing passenger car radial (PCR) tire production capacity, with an estimated capital expenditure of INR 15 billion. Apollo Tyres (Hungary) Kft. continue...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Covestro, Germany launches recycled polycarbonates from end-of-life headlamps On April 15, Covestro introduced a new line of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonates made from old automotive headlamps, advancing circular solutions in the automotive industry. Developed in partnership with GIZ, Volkswagen, and NIO, these TÜV Rheinland-certified materials contain 50% recycled content and are now commercially available. Volkswagen and NIO are alr...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/15

receive a long-term loan of EUR 30 million from DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft. The funds will be invested in the sustainable expansion of production capacities at its site in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.  JKTIL will receive support for its passenger car radial (PCR) tire expansion project, which is being set up at an estimated cost of EUR 14 million. The new loan will help to allow the expansion facility's bo...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

erials, partnered with Chinese plastics recycling company, Ausell, to accelerate the recycling of plastics from end-of-life vehicle. As part of the partnership, Ausell will supply recycled polycarbonates derived from discarded automotive headlamps, which Covestro will then process into high-quality PCR materials for use in automotive engineering applications. (Based on Covestro press release)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Borealis, Austria presents glass-fiber reinforced PP with 65% recycled polymer On June 20, Borealis presented Borcycle GD3600SY, a glass-fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compound with 65% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer content. It will first be used in automotive interiors in a landmark project delivered in partnership with Plastivaloire, and Stellantis. Borcycle GD3600SY contains 30% glass fibers, meaning that almost the entire polymer ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/02

3, Mercedes-Benz Group, GETEC ENERGIE, and The Mobility House extended their partnership for stationary energy storage systems made from vehicle batteries for another five years. The Lünen and Elverlingsen systems, operational since 2016 and 2018, have been requalified for primary control reserve (PCR) services by providing 29 MW of power and 31 MWh of energy to stabilize the grid. Over 2,000 repurposed battery modules will continue to support g...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

announced that it is expecting a capex of around INR 10 billion in FY 2024 (April 2024-March 2025) out of which about INR 2.5 billion is maintenance and about INR 7.5 billion for growth, it will mostly be utilized in the expansion of capacity in Chennai TBR (truck & bus radial) project and Chennai PCR (passenger car radial) projects. Ceat has almost fully utilized its capacity and is expecting fresh production from its Chennai expansion project ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/09

es (ELVs). The pilot program was announced at the CHINAPLAS 2024 International Trade Fair in Shanghai.  As part of the pilot program, a team of professionals will explore methods to recycle and process waste polycarbonate components, such as end-of-life car headlights, into post-consumer recycled (PCR) polycarbonates. The recycled materials will then be reused for various interior and exterior vehicle applications, saving resources and reducing ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/23

TERI’ACT’s target of up to 85% CO2 reduction. The recycled OBP is integrated into a compound material of the NAFILean Vision range and biobased fillers such as oyster shell particles. It offers a potential source of recycled feedstock, supplementing other sources such as Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR), End of Life Vehicles (ELV), and Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR). It also results in a range of visible sustainable materials for design to reflec...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

y, setting new standards for automotive antenna design. The RC/UV/AP series extends to various automotive applications, including water deflectors, roof rack seals, window encapsulations, cowl gaskets, automotive exterior components, end caps, and covers Comprising up to 48% post-consumer recycled (PCR) and 50% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content, the material complies with multiple global standards. It presents exceptional adhesion to PP for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/01

er information will be unveiled later. Headquartered in Shandong province of China, the company, which is better known as Firemax, specializes in the design, development, production, and processing of various semi-steel radial tires in line with international safety and quality standards, including PCR, UHP, SUV, Commercial Van, LTR and Winter type tires. (From an article of Khmer Times on March 11, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/11

MATERI’ACT forms JV with PCR Recycling, MATERI’ACT Dallas, in North America FORVIA faurecia announced that MATERI’ACT, a company of the FORVIA group, has established a joint venture (JV) with PCR Recycling, MATERI’ACT Dallas, in North America. The JV, based in Dallas, TX, will accelerate the development and delivery of recycled compounds for sustainable automotive products with up to 85% CO2 reduction in 2030. Its mission is to secure a l...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/14

IAA Mobility 2023: Petlas, Turkey to present PCR tires On August 15, Petlas announced that it will be participating in the IAA Mobility in Munich. It will present its extensive collection of passenger car radial (PCR) tires, featuring advanced technology, to the attendees. Petlas has recently unveiled two innovative winter tire models: SnowMaster 2 and SnowMaster 2 Sport. Based on Petlas press release     ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/16