On Episode 55, we interview Dr. Mehran Zarrebini, CEO of The Mathe Group, who will be providing his insights on the current situation of sustainable manufacturing and the crumb rubber market in South Africa. In the interview, he will discuss some key issues, such as the logistical problems in South Africa, the international regulations, and the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on prices.
Watch the full interview with Dr. Mehran Zarrebini
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Episode 55 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast
00:58 Dr. Zarrebini explains the history of Mathe Group
03:38 Dr. Zarrebini explains Mathe Group’s current operations
06:11 Prospects for the crumb rubber market in South Africa
07:47 Regulations regarding rubberised asphalt
10:10 Projects to be developed at Mathe Group with the funding they received
13:40 Challenges of the collection of tyres in South Africa
16:46 How is South Africa dealing with car tyres
17:46 Managing mining tyres: issues and difficulties
19:20 New technologies applied to used crumb rubber
22:01 The cost of energy and it’s impact on the recycling industry
23:21 The challenges of South Africa’s geographical location, especially when exporting
24:54 EPR Compliance and legislation in South Africa
28:49 How to attract international investment in South Africa
30:52 Conclusions
