From the tyres it processes, Granuband annually
reclaims some 3000 tonnes of steel for sale to a num-
ber of domestic metal recyclers. The approximately
3000 tonnes of textiles recovered from the tyres goes
to incineration plants where its high calorific value
proves useful. The Granuband recycling process
yields hardly any waste, with almost all harmful
substances filtered out and collected in large bags.
Future plans
When asked about the secret of Granuband’s suc-
cess, Mr van Randeraat replies: ‘The most impor-
tant thing is that we have never given in to the
T Y R E R E C Y C L I N G
Granuband has developed its own machines for manufacturing rubber
tiles from recycled granulate.
temptation to recycle tyres below cost price.
Another of our strengths is that we have always
developed our own machinery – not only tyre recy-
cling machines but also tile production lines for
Granuflex. As a result, we have acquired a thorough
knowledge of the recycling and production process-
es relating to scrap tyres. And, of course, you have
to continue to invest and innovate.’
According to Mr van Randeraat, Granuband’s
goal is to remain a market leader in tyre recycling
and in the manufacture of products from recycled
rubber. ‘In the future,’ he says, ‘we will remain
active in all fields of tyre recycling – collection, pro-
cessing and production. In that respect, I think we
are globally unique.’
In response to rising freight costs, Granuband is
currently studying the possibility of starting up tyre
recycling and tile production plants in other coun-
tries. Particular interest in the company’s approach
has come from Eastern Europe, although Mr van
Randeraat also recently visited Uganda at the
request of several companies.
‘Overseas expansion also gives us the chance to
sell the machines and equipment that we have
designed,’ he explains. ‘However, if we get involved
in plants in other countries, we will look for only a
minority share and will never ever take on the day-
to-day running of such a company.’
Granuband not only processes passenger car
tyres, but also bicycles tyres, large tyres and
tractor tyres.
