Over the past decade, Michelin has been incorporating recycled powdered rubber into the tread rubber used by its licensed retreaders, in order to increase the sustainable material content of its tires. During that time, Michelin has worked with Lehigh Technologies L.L.C., the Tucker, Ga.-based producer of what it calls “Micronized Rubber Powders” (MRP), which Michelin acquired last October as part of its drive toward more sustainability.
Michelin plans to be the global leader in using MRP in new tires. Working with Lehigh ensures that supply chain efficiencies are maximized and that the specification of the materials fits the performance requirements of the retread compounds.
“Michelin and our customers will continue to benefit from the implementation of this closed-loop approach, where tires are recycled into tires, with Lehigh Technologies,” according to Gary Scheide, responsible for materials manufacturing for Michelin North America.
Michelin outlined its sustainability goals at the Movin’ On 2018 conference. Read more here.
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