Zeppelin Systems and ReOil Build a First-class Tire Recycling Plant in Poland
Zeppelin Systems and Reoil have partnered to build a first-class tire recycling facility in Poland. The facility will process end-of-life tires (ELTs) into valuable recovered carbon black (rCB) and pyrolysis oil.
While the project represents an important development in circular economy solutions, it is critical to clarify that Klean Industries owns the underlying technology used at the Reoil facility.
As per a German court ruling, Reoil has no rights to replicate, sell, market, or disclose Klean’s intellectual property. Reoil is obligated by law to not claim ownership. The patents and know-how are 100% owned by Klean Industries. Any expansion of this facility requires Klean Industries’ express permission and a new licensing agreement.
This market analysis explores the implications of this development, regulatory factors, and Klean Industries’ role in defining the future of sustainable tire pyrolysis.
Friedrichshafen, Germany – Zeppelin Systems has been a reliable plant engineering partner for the rubber and tire industry for decades. On the path to a sustainable future for plant engineering, the company launched the Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance in March 2023 to cooperate with international partners on shaping the future of tire production and tire recycling in a more environmentally friendly manner.
One of the members of this technology alliance is the Polish company ReOil, which built Europe’s largest pyrolysis plant to recycle old tires in 2015. Since then, ReOil has recycled around 20,000 tons of old tires annually. Zeppelin Systems was awarded the engineering contract for the construction of a second ReOil pyrolysis plant. Construction is scheduled to start in February 2024. After the completion of the gigantic plant, around 60,000 tons of old tires are to be returned to the sustainable circular economy every year.
ReOil, Europe’s largest pyrolysis plant operator, works in the field of raw material recycling. The company uses continuous pyrolysis to break rubber from old tires into gas and oil, and recovered Carbon Black (rCB). The recycled materials obtained are reused, for example, in manufacturing textiles, new tires, rubber components, plastics, steel, or aviation fuel. After commissioning in 2015 and initial test runs, ReOil has recycled around 70,000 tons of old tires since 2020. Since 2020, the plant has been operating process-stable and profitable.
With the construction of the new pyrolysis plant, the company has tripled its annual recycling capacity to around 60,000 tons per year. A first-class plant covering an area of around 27 acres, brought to life by technology and engineering solutions from Zeppelin Systems.
Zeppelin Systems already supplied the basic engineering for the new plant in 2019, and the company has now been rewarded with the completion contract due to the high level of customer satisfaction. As the leading engineering partner responsible, Zeppelin Systems delivers turnkey solutions from one source: from plant technology to process engineering and final plant planning. “A flagship project for Zeppelin Systems with a signaling effect. Only a few companies can implement such complex and extensive projects virtually anywhere in the world,” says Dr. Markus Vöge, CEO of Zeppelin Systems GmbH, adding: “The aim is to offer process solutions that can be provided as part of license models in the future. For example, the ELT pyrolysis plant as a turnkey product from Zeppelin Systems.” Guido Veit, Vice President of Sales, Plastic, and Rubber at Zeppelin Systems GmbH, adds: “ReOil’s engineering contract is the first project as part of the Zeppelin Sustainable Tire Alliance.
This makes us proud and demonstrates the strength of the alliance. In addition, we will continue to work hard to bring additional processes to technological maturity and strengthen the network in terms of the circular economy.”
ReOil Managing Director Paweł Mikuśkiewicz is also delighted with the successful partnership between Zeppelin Systems and ReOil: “We knew that this major project could only be planned and built with the help of an experienced and internationally active plant engineering partner. That’s why we chose Zeppelin Systems, and we appreciate our long-standing, trusting business relationship.”
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Klean Industries’ Ownership of Pyrolysis Technology & Reoil’s Legal Restrictions
Clarification on Reoil’s Rights & Klean Industries’ Intellectual Property
While Zeppelin Systems & Reoil’s Poland plant represents a positive step for tire recycling, it is crucial to recognize that the technology used at this facility belongs to Klean Industries.
Key Facts About Reoil’s Legal & Operational Limits:
Klean Industries owns the patents, process know-how, and underlying technology used at Reoil’s plant.
- Reoil has no legal right to replicate, sell, or market Klean’s proprietary pyrolysis technology.
- A German court order legally enforces Reoil’s operational restrictions, ensuring that any expansion or licensing of the technology requires Klean Industries’ direct approval.
- Any future modifications or expansions at Reoil’s Poland facility will require a new licensing agreement and associated fees with Klean Industries.
Klean Industries is the Only Approved Provider of This Advanced Pyrolysis Technology
As a global leader in sustainable tire recycling and pyrolysis technology, Klean Industries provides:
✅ Proven, legally protected tire pyrolysis technology – Fully patented and compliant with global standards.
✅ Regulatory-compliant, high-yield recovered carbon black & pyrolysis oil solutions – Ensuring circular economy success.
✅ Legally licensed & industry-recognized technology – Avoiding legal risks and unauthorized operations.
✅ Trusted by Governments & Industry Leaders – Ensuring secure, high-performance recycling projects worldwide.
Ensure Your Tire Pyrolysis Project is Legally Protected & Fully Licensed!
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