Ecore International, a global circularity company specialising in recycled rubber products, has announced its acquisition of HTI Recycling, a major tyre collection and crumb rubber manufacturer
The acquisition, including HTI subsidiaries Edge Rubber Recycling and D&G Heavy Equipment Leasing, unites family businesses committed to providing quality products and advancing a circular economy. The move elevate’s the group’s position as a key recycler of tyre rubber.
Ecore, headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, creates sustainable surface products by upcycling rubber waste. Its TRUcircularity™ program enables customers to return used rubber, which Ecore repurposes into new, high-performance surfaces, achieving zero waste and promoting safety and wellbeing.
HTI, based in Lockport, New York, was founded by Derek Martin—who began by reclaiming and recycling Guinness barrels—and built with his son Carl into a leading, innovative tire recycler in the Northeast.
“This acquisition is a meaningful step in Ecore’s strategy to rid the world of rubber waste by strengthening our supply chain and expanding our scale. We are constantly evaluating opportunities to build on our core strategy of circularity and this acquisition helps to carry this forward,” said Art Dodge, CEO of Ecore. “Like Ecore, Derek Martin and the HTI team have established an impressive record of accomplishment of service and quality at all stages of the recycling process, which we have seen first-hand throughout our years of partnership. We are excited to welcome HTI to the team as we work together for a more sustainable future.”
“HTI has long been an excellent partner for Ecore’s materials business,” said Kal Krishan, President of Ecore’s Materials Business Unit. “This acquisition will further bolster our supply chain and build on existing capabilities to deliver for our customers.”
With this acquisition, Ecore adds 81 employees and will collaborate with HTI to advance materials science and transportation while promoting environmental and community benefits.
