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

letion of the first phase of capacity expansion of their manufacturing facility located in Banmore, Madhya Pradesh. With an investment of about INR 10 billion, the company has planned a two-phased expansion at its existing Banmore facility to cater to the increasing demand for passenger car radial (PCR) tires. The phase one expansion involved an investment of INR 3.12 billion. The expansion will increase the annual production capacity of the plan...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

JK Tyre, India sets capex of INR 7.9 billion for the next two years In an investor update, JK Tyre & Industries Limited announced that their capex plan is already in progress. It has allocated INR 5.3 billion for expansion in the PCR (passenger radial) segment, which is expected to commence in Q4, FY 2024. Additionally, it has allocated INR 2.6 billion for the expansion of the TBR (truck bus segment), set to start in Q2 FY 2024. The total expansi...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

JK Tyre, India developed PCR tyre with 80% recycled and renewable material On April 25, JK Tyre & Industries announced that it has developed a sustainable tire, which will deliver performance comparable to that of a standard radial tire while registering a lower carbon footprint. The “UX Green” tire was tested extensively indoors and outdoors on roads as well as on test tracks to validate the performance. The tire has been fully designed & de...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/26

of local measures, and that the zero-Covid policy is being phased out. As of December 5, at least three provinces and 13 cities in China’s most economically developed regions have announced the relaxation of local COVID-19 control policies. Many local governments have removed the requirement for PCR tests. People will no longer be asked to show a negative PCR test result to enter public places. Abandoning the zero-Covid policy is risky, as the...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/15

year until 2026. Covestro will also be repurposing an existing compounding line at its Map Ta Phut site in Thailand into a plant for mechanical recycling. The conversion of the plant is scheduled to be accomplished by the end of 2022. Based on the current forecast, the unit will supply up to 10% of PCR-based products in its annual production volume by 2030. The two facilities in Shanghai and Map Ta Phut will boost Covestro’s output of PCR polyc...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/22

ing vent technology for two-wheeler tires.  Ceat has surpassed its target to launch 45 new technologies by launching 48 technologies that will enable it to automate its processes and initiatives. With each of these kinds of initiatives manufacturing lead time reduced from 3.05 days to 2.47 days in PCR and from 3.49 days to 2.82 days in the TBR segment at the Halol facility which is equivalent to an 18% reduction from the previous year. Similarly...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/22

JK Tyre, India announces capacity expansion for PCR tires On May 20,  JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. announced that it has undertaken an expansion of its PCR (Passenger Car Radial tire) capacity at a cost of INR 5.3 billion. The additional volumes are expected to be available by end of 2023 and, will enhance sales and profitability. JK Tyre is optimistic about the outlook of the tire industry as it sees improved infrastructural activities, higher...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/20

nies on the list, the majority are core enterprises in the auto industry chain.Nearly 4,000 employees of SAIC Volkswagen have returned to their posts for “closed-loop production”. According to the requirements for epidemic prevention, these employees need to present a 48-hour negative COVID-19 PCR test result. At present, Anting Town is taking several measures to support 45 parts suppliers in the core auto industry chain, such as giving epid...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/27