08/01/2026
We’re proud to share that Stephen Kurtzman, President and Co-Founder of NexGen Tire Recycling, is featured in the August 2026 edition of American Recycler!
The article highlights Stephen’s entrepreneurial journey and his work with Innovative Recycling, Inc., while also recognizing the leadership and vision that have helped drive the continued success and expansion of Willig Tire Recycling, Willig Tire Recycling South, and NexGen Tire Recycling.
Through continued investment in state-of-the-art recycling technology, expanded processing capacity, and a commitment to sustainable solutions, our companies have become one of the fastest-growing tire recycling organizations in the region. We’re proud to be creating jobs, serving customers across North America, and giving millions of end-of-life tires a second life through innovative recycling.
This recognition is a testament not only to Stephen’s leadership, but also to the dedication of our entire team, whose hard work and commitment continue to push our companies forward every day.
Congratulations, Stephen, on this well-deserved recognition!
Read the full feature here:
https://americanrecycler.com/features/a-closer-look/innovative-recycling-inc-closer-look-august-2026/amp/
by Matt Jones As Steve Kurtzman often says, he “grew up in the garbage business,” having spent his career immersed in the waste industry. His father owns a sanitation company and he has worked with that business since the 1970s. During that time, he would occasionally pull some materials from th...
