Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co Founder and CSO, Plannex Recycling, and Arthur Wagner, Director, REGOM, outline AI driven sorting, X ray detection, and traceable data systems aligned with EPR compliance and Digital Product Passport requirements
Plannex Recycling has partnered with France based tyre solutions company REGOM to build a closed loop tyre recycling model in India focused on traceability, automation, and compliance readiness. The collaboration aims to establish a structured “From Tyre to Tyre” ecosystem that keeps end of life tyres in productive use for longer.|
The partnership comes at a time when India’s tyre recycling industry faces labour shortages and operational inefficiencies linked to manual sorting. Inconsistent classification limits output quality, while hidden contaminants such as batteries, TPMS sensors, and metal rim fragments damage shredders, cause unplanned shutdowns, and create fire risks. The absence of structured digital traceability also exposes recyclers to Extended Producer Responsibility compliance risks, including unverifiable credit claims.
Under the collaboration, Plannex will deploy REGOM’s automated AI based tyre sorting and identification systems covering both light vehicle and truck and bus tyre categories. The technology uses AI vision systems to classify tyres by type, condition, and suitability for reuse, retreading, mechanical recycling, pyrolysis, or material recovery. An integrated X ray contaminant detection unit scans tyres before shredding to identify embedded metal components and battery materials that could otherwise disrupt operations.
The system captures real time data for every tyre processed, creating time stamped material flow records that map directly to EPR portal requirements. This structure supports audit readiness and reduces the risk of inflated or inaccurate credit reporting. Reduced reliance on manual labour also lowers worker exposure to hazardous contaminants and improves plant efficiency.
The deployed solution is designed to integrate with RFID infrastructure and support Digital Product Passport requirements under the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, positioning Indian operators for regulatory alignment and international supply chain participation.
Yashraj Bhardwaj, Co Founder and CSO, Plannex Recycling, said, “India’s tyre infrastructure undoubtedly has the potential to scale and improve, but we need the right tools and infrastructure to match the ambition. Our newly forged partnership with REGOM paves the way for us to move from reactive, manual operations to a data driven, verifiable system, where the quality of every output stream can be demonstrated. We are pleased to collaborate with REGOM, which has incredible expertise in the tyre solutions segment, and look forward to a fruitful partnership.”
Arthur Wagner, Director, REGOM, said, “We are excited to join hands with Plannex, which has contributed immensely to shaping India’s recycling and waste management sector. What we have built together is the data backbone for a circular tyre economy. When every tyre is identified, tracked, and routed based on its actual condition and composition, the entire recycling system becomes more efficient and transparent. We look forward to working with the Plannex team to achieve our shared vision and ensure a long standing relationship.”
Both companies plan to scale the model across multiple sites and markets to build a connected recycling network where tyre identity, condition data, and material outcomes remain traceable at every stage.
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