Project description and status

What a waste! Improving tire recycling concept in Romania PSOM6/RM/2/16

The Parties

  • The State of The Netherlands, represented by the EVD, as “Principal”
  • Granuband B.V., as “Contractor”
  • Tyre Gran SRL, as “Recipient”

Objective: 25,000 to/year tyre recycling facility

History

  • On 23 May 2006, the Principal invited interested parties to submit a project proposal within the context of the Programme for Cooperation with Emerging Markets (PSOM) of The Netherlands Ministries of Foreign Affairs (Development Cooperation) and Economic Affairs
  • On 14 December 2006, PSOM contract was signed
  • On 20 April 2007 legally “appearance” of the recipient
  • On 15 June 2008 equipment supply contract was signed
  • On 10 May 2009 first tyre shredded (main project)
  • On 25 July 2009 start – up of granulate facility (parallel project)
  • On 25 July 2009 start – up of granulate facility (parallel project)

Status

  • PSOM project in final stage – certification of production level and benefits
  • Parallel project – finalized
  • Facilities for rubber crumb products – in 3rd year of production