Laupat Industries runs an energy‑neutral, emission‑free plant that thermochemically converts end‑of‑life tires into high‑purity carbon black, steel wire, and hydrocarbon fractions. The closed‑loop process recovers heat for net‑zero CO₂ output and supplies certified low‑carbon feedstocks to rubber compound makers, automotive OEMs, and construction material producers via a regulated collection and logistics network.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Large volumes of end‑of‑life tires accumulate in landfills and incinerators, creating environmental liabilities and limiting the availability of secondary raw materials for downstream industries. Conventional tire recycling methods often involve high energy consumption and generate greenhouse‑gas emissions, reducing their sustainability benefits.
Solution
Laupat Industries operates an energy‑neutral, emission‑free processing facility that converts end‑of‑life tires into reusable feedstocks such as high‑purity carbon black, steel wire, and other hydrocarbon fractions. The plant employs a closed‑loop thermochemical conversion system that captures and reuses process heat, achieving net‑zero carbon output. Integrated logistics, coordinated with local authorities and multimodal transport partners, ensure continuous supply of collected tires while minimizing transport emissions. Recovered materials meet industry specifications and are supplied directly to rubber compound manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and construction material producers through a certified supply chain managed by the subsidiary WOPROCO. Real‑time process monitoring and carbon accounting dashboards provide customers with traceable sustainability data.
Target Audience
Primary customers are rubber compound manufacturers, automotive OEMs, construction material producers, and municipal waste‑management agencies seeking certified, low‑carbon secondary raw materials from end‑of‑life tires.
Features
- Closed‑loop thermochemical conversion technology delivering net‑zero CO₂ emissions and full heat recovery
- Modular plant design capable of processing up to 25,000 t of ELTs per year with scalable capacity
- Certified waste‑tire collection network (WOPROCO) recognized by the Belgian regulator RECYTYRE as a homologated collector
- Production of high‑purity recovered carbon black and steel wire that meet OEM and rubber compound specifications
- Integrated multimodal logistics platform for low‑impact transport, storage, and handling of tires and recovered products
- Real‑time process control and carbon‑footprint reporting via a secure web dashboard for customers and regulators
- Compliance with EU waste‑management directives and ISO‑14001 environmental management standards
- Flexible output streams allowing customization of material fractions to match downstream demand