Expansion of the use of Pyrum rCB in the Schwalbe tyre product range

24 Jun 2024 14:15 CEST

Press Release
of Pyrum Innovations AG

Expansion of the use of Pyrum rCB in the Schwalbe tyre product range

• Pyrum rCB is used in the production of 70% of the Schwalbe tyre product range
• 940,000 bicycle tyres already recycled through Pyrum thermolysis

Dillingen / Saar, 24 June 2024 – One year after bicycle tyre manufacturer
Schwalbe introduced the world's first circular tyre using the Pyrum rCB, the use
of rCBs in tyre production is being massively expanded. From now on, 70% of all
Schwalbe tyres will be made of Pyrum rCB. Pyrum takes over the recycling of the
tyres in the recycling system. The recovered carbon black is returned to
Schwalbe to produce new bicycle tyres. The rCB replaces 100% of fossil carbon
black in the production of new bicycle tyres without compromising on quality and
at the same time saves 80% CO₂ equivalent. Thanks to the wide range of possible
applications, rCB is now also used in Schwalbe's high-end tyres for road, gravel
and mountain bikes as well as in city and cargo bikes.

Felix Jahn, Head of CSR at Schwalbe: “This is another milestone on our path of
ecological responsibility. Thanks to intensive research and development work, we
have succeeded in switching to the use of rCB without having to compromise on
the quality and performance of the tyres. This is always our top priority when
using recycled materials.”

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG: “It's great for us to see how our rCB
is becoming increasingly important in sustainable tyre production. The fact that
70% of the Schwalbe range is already made from our rCB not only proves the
quality of our product, but also shows that great things can be achieved with a
lot of commitment and cooperation.”

To date, 940,000 bicycle tyres have already been recycled and returned to the
cycle. Schwalbe is already conducting intensive research into using rCB for the
production of its entire tyre range in the future.

About Pyrum Innovations AG
Pyrum Innovations AG is active in the attractive recycling market for
end-of-life tyres and various plastics with its patented thermolysis technology.
Pyrum's thermolysis process is largely energy self-sufficient and, according to
the Fraunhofer Institute, saves significantly more CO2 emissions than today's
standard recycling processes for end-of-life tyres - especially compared to
incineration in cement plants - and produces new raw materials such as
thermolysis oil, gas and recovered carbon black from the waste used as input
materials. In this way, Pyrum closes the recyclable material loop and pursues a
completely sustainable business model. As a pioneer, Pyrum Innovations AG was
the first company in the end-of-life tyre recycling sector to receive REACH
registration from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for the thermolysis oil
it produces. This means that the oil is recognised as an official raw material
that can be used in production processes. In addition, Pyrum has received ISCC
PLUS certification for the thermolysis oil and the recovered carbon black. Both
products are thus considered sustainable and renewable raw materials. In
addition, Pyrum has received ISO 14001 certification for its environmental
management system and ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system.
These achievements have also been recognised by international experts in the
tyre industry. For example, Pyrum won the Best Tyre Recycling Innovation
category at the inaugural Recircle Awards and has been a finalist in the Grand
Prix of German SMEs (Großer Preis des Mittelstandes) three times in a row.
https://www.pyrum.net/en/
Contact
IR.on AG
Frederic Hilke
Phone: +49 221 9140 970
E-mail: pyrum@ir-on.com

Pyrum Innovations AG
Dieselstraße 8
66763 Dillingen / Saar
E-mail: presse@pyrum.net

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