Mumbai 

Birla Carbon, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, will establish two new carbon black manufacturing sites in Niadupet (Andhra Pradesh, India) and Rayong (Thailand). “We are excited to augment our expansion plans in support of key customers in the fast-growing markets of India and Southeast Asia. These two new state-of-the-art factories will ensure a secure supply of our industry-leading products, quality, and service, allowing our customers to meet their growth ambitions,” stated John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer, Birla Carbon.

Each of the new facilities will have an initial capacity of 120 kMT operational in 2025 with plans to expand to 240 kMT in the future. These two new greenfield sites will be prioritised based on their locations, demand dynamics in the region, and specific customer needs. Previously announced brownfield expansion plans in Hungary, as well as, the post treatment facility expanding specialty capacity at Patalganga, India, are progressing on plan.  

Birla Carbon will focus on the completion of its expansion initiatives while it continues to evaluate additional capacity requirements in various geographies, in line with its Purpose, to ‘Share the Strength,’ driven by customer needs, industry trends, and our ambition to be the clear sustainability leader in the industry. 

As one of the leading global suppliers of carbon-based solutions, Birla Carbon provides innovative, sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tyres, energy systems, carbon nanotubes, and sustainable carbonaceous material. The company operates in 13 countries, boasting 17 manufacturing facilities and three cutting-edge technology centers in Marietta (USA), Taloja (India), and Samberville, Belgium showcasing forefront innovation in the industry. Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy – Share the Future report focuses on employee safety, environmental stewardship, efficient use of carbon sources, and operating in a socially and ethically responsible manner.