March 03: Plannex Recycling, India’s pioneering recycling and waste management companies, has partnered with REGOM, a France-based company that develops AI-powered machines and software to extend tyre life and improve tyre identification. Together, the two companies are working towards a shared vision: building a “From Tyre to Tyre” closed–loop recycling model in India, which will keep end-of-life tyres in productive use for as long as possible.
The partnership comes at a time when India’s tyre recycling sector is under immense pressure, with labour shortages making manual sorting harder to sustain. Additionally, manual sorting is inherently inconsistent and limits the quality of output streams. Hidden contaminants such as batteries, TPMS sensors, metal rim fragments, and other embedded components damage shredders, causing unplanned shutdowns and creating fire hazards on the plant floor. The lack of digital traceability also leaves recyclers exposed to EPR compliance risks, including concerns about inaccurate or unverifiable credit claims.
