Birla set to start up greenfield carbon black plants in Asia

Birla set to start up greenfield carbon black plants in Asia | European Rubber Journal MENU News Focus Featured Content Technical Papers FTR Awards Featured Articles Rubber & tire machinery makers record solid growth performance 17 June 2025 Tire & rubber machinery sector bounces back 09 June 2024 Digital Edition Brainiac Login to your account Login Forgot your password? Don’t have an account? Register Forgot password? Register Home News Birla set to start up green… Back to News Birla set to start up greenfield carbon black plants in Asia 9 Sep 2026 Share: Facilities in India, Thailand to have an initial combined capacity of 240ktpa Jining, China – Birla Carbon is set to start production at two new carbon black manufacturing plants in Asia by the end of the year to support growing demand in the region. Birla Carbons broke ground on the two facilities in in Niadupet, Andhra Pradesh, India, and Rayong, Thailand in early 2024 with commissioning initially set for 2025. At the time, the Indian supplier said the units will each have an initial capacity to produce 120 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of carbon black with potential to double output to 240ktpa each “in the future”. (ERJ report) In an 8 Sept statement, Birla Carbons said the two plants were coming online “this year,” with the additional capacity increasing volume availability across key Asian markets. “Birla Carbon’s expanding manufacturing capacity and footprint are strengthening its ability to serve customers across China and Asia with greater supply reliability, responsiveness, and consistency,” said the group. According to the carbon black maker, China and the broader Asian tire and MRG (mechanical rubber goods) industries are currently on a growth trajectory to serve expanding mobility and infrastructure. “The Asia region is increasingly viewed as a manufacturing hub for the world, with China playing a central role in the growth of high-value MRG and tire markets,” said Amit Kumar, president, Asia, Birla Carbon. Birla Carbons, said Kumar, is strengthening its regional material capacity and footprint “to be closer to our customers and respond more effectively to their evolving needs.” The new capacity and solutions cover “MRG; tires, including Euro 7-inspired and EV-designed performance materials; low PAH applications; and sustainable offerings,” Kumar concluded. This article is only available to subscribers – subscribe today Subscribe for unlimited access. A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes: Every issue of European Rubber Journal (6 issues) including Special Reports & Maps. Unlimited access to ERJ articles online Daily email newsletter – the latest news direct to your inbox Access to the ERJ online archive Subscribe > Already a subscriber? Log in here Most Popular Most Shared Birla set to start up greenfield carbon black plants in Asia Lanxess launches 6PPD alternative for anti-aging tire protection Kumho Petrochemical more than doubles first-half profit UNECE completes work on new car tire-abrasion regulation Tianji Tire’s $450m US listing plan faces further delay Birla set to start up greenfield carbon black plants in Asia Lanxess launches 6PPD alternative for anti-aging tire protection Kumho Petrochemical more than doubles first-half profit UNECE completes work on new car tire-abrasion regulation Tianji Tire’s $450m US listing plan faces further delay