Teijin Aramid has been honored with the Tire Technology International Materials Innovation of the Year Award. This prestigious award is voted on by a panel of over 25 tire industry experts and recognizes industry-leading advancements. The accolade celebrates Teijin Aramid's development of Twaron with recycled aramid fiber, an innovative approach to recycling aramid fiber through physical processes.
This award is an acknowledgment by the tire industry of the value of this recycling work and highlights the importance of making sustainable solutions which still meet high performance standards.
Hendrik de Zeeuw, Chief Commercial Officer Teijin Aramid, said the company's responsibility does not stop with reducing its carbon footprint, but extends to re-using material at end-of-life, with the goal of not only minimizing its contribution to climate change but making thoughtful use and reuse of the resources available on the planet.
This innovation was made possible through a collaborative effort, embodying Teijin Aramid's partnership ethos and shared expertise. Teijin Aramid has already achieved the first industrial-scale production of Twaron with recycled content, and efforts are being furthered through the Aramazing Consortium, a group of leading industry partners and research institutions.
Chief Sustainability Officer Teijin Aramid Jan Roos said that at the heart of pioneering sustainable solutions lies the power of partnership, and it's through collaboration that groundbreaking advancements become possible.
By integrating Twaron with recycled content into tire manufacturing, companies can produce more sustainable tires without compromising on performance, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in the automotive sector. The inclusion of Twaron in the cap ply, belt, and carcass of tire designs significantly reduces the weight of passenger car tires, thereby lowering CO2 emissions by up to 2 grams per kilometer per car.
Source: Teijin
