Construction of Infiniteria’s tire recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden, is progressing into a crucial phase, with Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) leading the project management and construction coordination. The plant, which began development in February 2024, has completed the majority of its external structures and is now preparing for the installation of critical production equipment.
Among the latest developments:
The Uddevalla plant will be Infiniteria’s first full-scale tire recycling facility, utilising Enviro’s advanced pyrolysis technology to recover valuable materials from end-of-life tires. It is expected to process 35,000 tonnes of tires per year once fully operational in late 2025.
This project is not just about one plant—it’s a stepping stone to a broader vision. Infiniteria, a joint venture between Enviro, Antin Infrastructure Partners' NextGen Fund, and Michelin, plans to establish a network of tire recycling plants across Europe.
Enviro has successfully operated a smaller Åsensbruk recycling facility in Dalsland since 2013, recovering and selling carbon black and oil to commercial customers in the tire, rubber, and oil industries. Since 2016, 200 million chassis plugs used in Volvo vehicles have been manufactured using recycled carbon black from Enviro’s technology.
By using Enviro’s recycled carbon black instead of virgin materials, tire and rubber manufacturers can significantly cut costs while reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 90%. This makes the Uddevalla plant a critical part of the tire industry’s shift toward circular and sustainable manufacturing.
With construction moving forward, Sweden is on track to host Europe’s most advanced tire recycling facility—a key step toward reducing tire waste and promoting sustainable material recovery at an industrial scale.
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