In 2013, when we imagined a “filtration barrier to combat the proliferation of mosquitoes” manufactured from recycled rubber, seeking out the expertise of Aliapur was the obvious move. Sharing this project with Aliapur made it possible to identify the resources and means needed to implement it in the hydromechanical, environmental soundness, industrial feasibility and market analysis phases. Together, we have built a strong working relationship that has transformed into a relationship based on trust, despite our rather particular geographical set-up: Aliapur in Lyon and Aedes-system in New Caledonia. Within this adventure, we particularly appreciated the human qualities of our relationship with our “Aliapur” contacts: their availability, of course, but also and above all their ability to adapt to this new recovery method for End-of-Life Tyres, complete with its strong public health and social image.

The Union of Tyre Professionals (Syndicat des Professionnels du Pneumatique) came into being in 1929 and groups together the different key players in the sector in France, including 200 specialist points of sale. Among our members, we also have the main tyre manufacturers, particularly Aliapur’s shareholders: this is thus a strong partnership that has been put together in a logical manner between our two organisations.
We need to remind users that tyres are highly technological products that deserve the very greatest respect. And in a context of heightened sensitivity to ecological and environmental matters, we should also remember that the sector has been organised in such a way as to make the life cycle of a tyre as virtuous as possible. We are thus in perfect harmony with the recycling sector which respects its obligations in an exemplary manner every year.