Dunlop tests carbon from old tires through partnership with Cabot

Dunlop has taken a significant step towards a circular economy in the tire industry by signing an agreement with Cabot to evaluate a new type of reinforcing carbon. This material, created using Cabot's patented regenerative carbon technology, essentially turns end-of-life pyrolyzed tires into valuable raw materials.

At Sumitomo Rubber Industries, this is seen not just as a replacement, but as a powerful potential to reduce the carbon footprint in mass production. As Cabot actively works to scale the technology to meet growing demand, Dunlop is poised to accelerate the integration of the material into its production lines. As noted by Takuya Horiguchi, the combination of the cutting-edge expertise of both companies is a critically important step towards commercializing this "green" solution and realizing a long-term vision of a decarbonized future.