January 25, 2024: Birla Carbon is planning two new production sites in Asia to expand its carbon black production capacity by more than 240,000 tonnes.
The carbon additives company said on January 22 the new greenfield sites — one in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the other in Rayong, Thailand — would support expected market growth and orders from existing clients.
Investment costs and construction schedules for the new facilities were not disclosed, but Birla said each one would have an initial capacity of 120,000 tonnes operational in 2025 with plans to expand to 240,000 tonnes.
President and CEO John Loudermilk said: “These factories will ensure a secure supply of our products, quality and service, allowing our customers to meet their growth ambitions.”
Previously announced expansions for Hungary and at a post-treatment facility at Patalganga, India, are progressing on plan, the company said.
Birla repurposed more than 70% of its material waste over the past financial year, according to the firm’s 11th sustainability report released last September.
In October, the company announced it had acquired Belgium-based carbon nanotube firm Nanocyl to strengthen its presence in the lithium battery materials sector.
