On March 11, 2025, Hankook Tire and Solvay, a leading global specialty chemical company, announced an important collaboration to jointly develop recycled silica to promote sustainable development in the tire industry. This cooperation marks an important step forward for Hankook Tire in sustainable tire production.
Silicon dioxide, as an important filler in tire production, plays a crucial role in improving tire performance. However, traditional silica production methods often rely on limited natural resources and may have environmental impacts during the production process. Therefore, developing recycled silica has become an important direction for the tire industry to pursue sustainable development.
According to the agreement signed by both parties, Hankook Tire and Solvay will utilize their respective technological and resource advantages to explore efficient production methods for recycled silica from various raw materials. As an expert in the field of silica, Solvay will provide its profound experience in chemical synthesis and recycling, while Hankook Tire will contribute its expertise in tire manufacturing and material applications.
The cooperation between the two parties not only helps to break through the limitations of traditional silica production, but also has the potential to bring new growth momentum to the tire industry. By developing recycled silica, Hankook Tire and Solvay aim to reduce reliance on traditional raw materials, lower production costs, and minimize environmental impacts during the production process.
In addition, this cooperation also reflects Hankook Tire's firm commitment to sustainable development. In recent years, Hankook Tire has made significant progress in promoting a circular economy in the tire industry, including the successful launch of new energy tire products using chemically recycled PET fiber curtain fabric, and the launch of initiatives such as the "Tire to Tire Circular Economy Model Alliance".
Looking ahead, Hankook Tire and Solvay will continue to deepen their cooperation and promote continuous innovation and application of recycled silica technology. Both parties believe that through joint efforts, they will make significant contributions to the sustainable development of the tire industry and provide consumers with more environmentally friendly and high-performance tire products.