Birla Carbon Announces New Greenfield Expansion in Asia, Aiming to Expand Carbon Black Capacity by Over 240 kMT to Support Market and Key Customer Growth. This expansion aligns with customer expectations, focusing on providing sustainable, secure, and innovative solutions globally. The plan will be implemented at new locations in India and Thailand.
Mumbai, India / Marietta, USA – January 22, 2024 – Birla Carbon, a leader in sustainable carbon solutions, officially announced the establishment of two state-of-the-art carbon black manufacturing facilities in Niadupet, Andhra Pradesh, India, and Rayong, Thailand.
John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Birla Carbon, stated, "We are very excited to advance our expansion plans in support of key customers in the rapidly growing markets of India and Southeast Asia. These two advanced new factories will ensure a stable supply of our industry-leading products, maintaining quality and service to enable our customers to achieve their growth objectives."
Each of the new facilities is projected to have an initial capacity of 120 kMT operational in 2025, with plans for future expansion to 240 kMT. These two new greenfield sites will be prioritized 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 according to plan.
Birla Carbon will concentrate on completing its expansion plans while continuing to assess additional capacity requirements in various geographical locations, in line with its mission to 'Share the Strength.' This mission is driven by customer needs, industry trends, and the ambition to be a clear sustainability leader in the industry.