Nokian Tyres and UPM partner to introduce the first concept tire made with a new renewable material with the potential to replace carbon black in tires
Nokian Tyres plc Press Release June 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EEST Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tires, and UPM, a leading biomaterials production expert, are partnering to further increase sustainability in the tire industry by introducing the first concept tire made with a new renewable material with the potential to replace a significant part of the carbon black currently used in tire production. The innovative material, called UPM BioMotion™ RFF is a promising fully renewable lignin-based alternative for traditional carbon black, reducing the need for