Intro:

Bolder Industries is accelerating its global footprint, announcing major capacity expansions across both the U.S. and the EU to deliver scalable, circular raw materials. The dual expansions in Terre Haute, Indiana, and Antwerp, Belgium, will enable the company to process millions of end-of-life tires annually and produce high-value BolderBlack (recovered carbon black) and BolderOil at an industrial scale. 

U.S. & EU Capacity Strategy & Projections

In the U.S., the Terre Haute facility is being upgraded to house four proprietary reactors, with full completion expected in 2026. Once operational, it will recycle 6.6 million tyres per year into approximately 18,000 MT of BolderBlack and 21,000 MT of BolderOil. 

In Europe, Bolder’s Antwerp expansion is part of the N2TR: NextGen Thermal Tire Re-use Project, co-funded by CINEA. The Antwerp site is slated to reach full capacity by Spring 2027, becoming a key supply hub that links EU demand to circular supply chains. 

Additionally, Bolder secured a €32 million grant from the European Commission’s EU Innovation Fund to support construction of the Antwerp facility. 

Together, these expansions aim to provide reliable, high-performance alternatives to virgin carbon black and fossil oil feedstocks, supporting both sustainability and industrial scale.

Bolder Industries is presenting at the 2025 Global Polymer Summit, underlining its role in scaling sustainable raw materials. Since 2019, its Maryville, Missouri, facility has supplied recycled solutions across more than 3,000 applications in tires, rubber, plastics, and coatings.

Building on this base, Bolder is expanding in the U.S. and Europe. Its Terre Haute, Indiana, facility, scheduled for completion in 2026, will house four proprietary reactors within 66,000 square feet, processing 6.6 million end-of-life tires annually. The site is expected to produce nearly 18,000 metric tons of BolderBlack® and 21,000 metric tons of BolderOil™, providing sustainable alternatives to virgin carbon black and fossil oils.

In Europe, Bolder is progressing with its Antwerp project in the Port of Antwerp’s NextGen District. Through the N2TR: NextGen Thermal Tire Re-use Project, co-funded by CINEA, the facility is expected to reach full capacity in spring 2027. Together, these projects are designed to build a global, reliable supply network.

According to CEO Tony Wibbeler, “Our success is measured in thousands of metric tons, not truckloads, because manufacturers need a dependable supply to make sustainability a real part of their business.” Head of Technology Nate Murphy added that Bolder’s process ensures consistent performance at an industrial scale.

By cutting lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85% compared with traditional methods, Bolder aims to help manufacturers achieve both performance and sustainability goals.

Read the full press release for more details on Bolder’s strategy and expansion plans.

Learn more:

• Tire Pyrolysis Project
• Pyrolysis Oil Fuel Credits
• Tyre Pyrolysis Guide
• Plastic Pyrolysis Solutions
• Tire Pyrolysis Plant Setup

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