At the event, Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling organized and moderated three key panel discussions covering topics of vital importance to tyre retreaders and recyclers around the world. Led by Richard Wilson, the panels addressed critical industry challenges: promoting retreads to fleet managers and governments, expanding automation in equipment manufacturing, and navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for waste tyres. Following the sessions, industry leaders David Stevens (TRIB), Lina Goodman (Tyre Stewardship Australia), Anna-Maria Guth (AZuR Network), and Jacinto Monserrate Godoy (Seginus) share key takeaways on global collaboration, circular economy goals, and government policy alignment to secure a sustainable future for the tyre industry.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to The Tire Cologne 2026 Panel Discussions
0:46 Day 1 Panel: Promoting Retreads to Fleets and Governments
1:23 Day 3 Panel: Automation & Cost-Effectiveness in Retreading
1:55 Day 2 Panel: EPR Schemes & Waste Tyre Sector Overview
2:15 Richard Wilson Introduces the EPR & Waste Tyre Panel
3:16 Strategic Focus on Panel Discussions & Visitor Interest
3:41 David Stevens (TRIB) on Industry Collaboration & Sustainability
4:31 Lina Goodman (TSA) on Global EPR Stewardship & Shared Needs
5:05 Anna-Maria Guth (AZuR) on International Synergies in Retreading
5:22 Jacinto Monserrate Godoy (Seginus) on Latin American Recycling & Government Policy
7:21 Conclusion & Looking Ahead to Tire Cologne 2028
