Plannex Recycling, India’s pioneering recycling and waste management companies, has partnered with REGOM, a France-based company that develops AI-powered machines and software to extend tyre life and improve tyre identification. Together, the two companies are working towards a shared vision: building a “From Tyre to Tyre” closed-loop recycling model in India, which will keep end-of-life tyres in productive use for as long as possible.
The partnership comes at a time when India’s tyre recycling sector is under immense pressure, with labour shortages making manual sorting harder to sustain. Additionally, manual sorting is inherently inconsistent and limits the quality of output streams. Hidden contaminants such as batteries, TPMS sensors, metal rim fragments, and other embedded components damage shredders, causing unplanned shutdowns and creating fire hazards on the plant floor. The lack of digital traceability also leaves recyclers exposed to EPR compliance risks, including concerns about inaccurate or unverifiable credit claims.
To address these gaps, Plannex will deploy REGOM’s automated AI-based tyre sorting and identification systems, covering both light vehicles (LV) and truck and bus tyres (TT). The system leverages AI vision technology to classify tyres by type, condition, and application suitability, removing subjectivity from the sorting process. It is also equipped with an integrated X-ray contaminant detection unit that scans tyres before they enter the shredder, identifying hidden metal components and battery materials that would otherwise cause damage or safety incidents.
The operational impact of the Plannex-REGOM collaboration is direct. Plants can process more volume in less time, with reduced reliance on manual labour. Moreover, on the human front, workers will be less exposed to hazardous contaminant-related incidents. Since real-time data from every tyre processed is captured automatically, there is a structured, time-stamped record of material flows that is created. This data is audit-ready and maps to EPR portal requirements, minimising the risk of inflated and false credit claims.
Furthermore, the technology facilitates a wider set of downstream applications. Sorted tyre streams, classified for reuse, retreading, mechanical recycling, pyrolysis, or material recovery, become more valuable when their quality and composition are certified.
Commenting on the partnership and its impact, 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.”
Adding to this, 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.”
The system deployed through this partnership is designed to integrate with RFID infrastructure and support Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements being introduced under the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. This positions Indian operators for future international partnerships and regulatory readiness as global supply chains increasingly demand structured lifecycle data.
Both REGOM and Plannex plan to scale this model across multiple sites and markets, to build a connected recycling system where tyre identity, condition data, and material destiny are traceable at every step.
