Hatko Sound Barriers Achieves First Production in Portugal: A Major Milestone in Circular Infrastructure
by IRF Official03 December 20252 min read
Portugal, Spain | 25 November 2025 – Hatko Sound Barriers has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. Under its long-term “2 Pollutions 1 Solution” strategy, the company has successfully completed the first production of its recycled rubber noise barrier in Portugal, a breakthrough that reinforces its commitment to circularity and localised manufacturing. This accomplishment goes beyond the creation of a new product. It demonstrates that local production using local end-of-life tyres (ELTs) is not only achievable but scalable. Hatko’s model shows that sustainable innovation can be integrated into regional infrastructure systems without compromising quality or performance.
The 2 Pollutions 1 Solution initiative aims to address two critical environmental challenges simultaneously: the growing accumulation of tyre waste and the rise of noise pollution, particularly in transport-heavy areas.
Millions of tyres reach end-of-life each year, creating a global waste management challenge. At the same time, noise pollution is increasingly recognised as one of the most harmful environmental stressors affecting public health and quality of life.
Hatko’s solution transforms these local tyre waste streams into high-performance, durable noise barrier panels. Through advanced recycling processes, acoustic engineering, and rigorous testing, the company has developed a barrier that meets modern infrastructure standards while significantly reducing environmental impact.
The Portugal-produced barrier reflects years of R&D, collaboration, and engineering refinement.
The start of production in Portugal is a major step toward Hatko’s vision of enabling localised circular economy models.
By producing noise barriers directly in the regions where end-of-life tyres are collected, the company helps: reduce transportation-related emissions, minimise landfill waste, strengthen local supply chains, support green job creation and deliver sustainable solutions to municipalities and road operators
This approach ensures that environmental, economic, and social benefits remain within the local community.
he Portugal milestone is the first of several planned expansions. Hatko Sound Barriers intends to scale its local-production model across Europe and other global regions, enabling each market to convert its own tyre waste into valuable infrastructure materials.
The company’s long-term vision is clear: to turn tyre waste into high-performance, sustainable noise barriers wherever it is generated.
Hatko Sound Barriers recognises this achievement as an important early step in a larger transformation. Supported by strong partnerships, innovative engineering, and a commitment to environmental responsibility, the company will continue advancing solutions that help build quieter, cleaner and more sustainable communities.
Millions of tyres reach end-of-life each year, creating a global waste management challenge. At the same time, noise pollution is increasingly recognised as one of the most harmful environmental stressors affecting public health and quality of life.
Hatko’s solution transforms these local tyre waste streams into high-performance, durable noise barrier panels. Through advanced recycling processes, acoustic engineering, and rigorous testing, the company has developed a barrier that meets modern infrastructure standards while significantly reducing environmental impact.
The Portugal-produced barrier reflects years of R&D, collaboration, and engineering refinement.
The start of production in Portugal is a major step toward Hatko’s vision of enabling localised circular economy models.
By producing noise barriers directly in the regions where end-of-life tyres are collected, the company helps: reduce transportation-related emissions, minimise landfill waste, strengthen local supply chains, support green job creation and deliver sustainable solutions to municipalities and road operators
This approach ensures that environmental, economic, and social benefits remain within the local community.
he Portugal milestone is the first of several planned expansions. Hatko Sound Barriers intends to scale its local-production model across Europe and other global regions, enabling each market to convert its own tyre waste into valuable infrastructure materials.
The company’s long-term vision is clear: to turn tyre waste into high-performance, sustainable noise barriers wherever it is generated.
Hatko Sound Barriers recognises this achievement as an important early step in a larger transformation. Supported by strong partnerships, innovative engineering, and a commitment to environmental responsibility, the company will continue advancing solutions that help build quieter, cleaner and more sustainable communities.
