Birla Carbon is a leading global manufacturer of carbon black, a critical material used in the production of tires, plastics, inks, and coatings. It operates as an integral part of the Aditya Birla Group, a major Indian multinational conglomerate with diversified interests in metals, cement, and chemicals.
The company maintains manufacturing facilities across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, positioning it to serve customers in over 70 countries. Its primary activities focus on producing high-quality carbon black grades tailored for rubber reinforcement in automotive tires and other industrial applications, emphasizing consistent quality and technical support.
Birla Carbon has expanded into sustainability through its Continua product line, which incorporates recovered carbon black from recycled sources such as end-of-life tires. This supports decarbonization efforts in the chemical and materials sectors by promoting circular economy practices and reducing reliance on virgin fossil-based feedstocks.
As one of the top carbon black producers worldwide, the company plays a significant role in the industry by investing in process innovations and environmental performance. Its group structure provides access to global supply chains and research capabilities, enabling it to address evolving regulatory and customer demands for lower-emission materials.
Royal opening marks start of a 50,000 t/yr tyre pyrolysis plant producing marine fuel, circular naphtha, recovered carbon black and tyre pyrolysis oil; modular expansion to 200,000 t/yr planned.
Eight-year take-or-pay purchase for renewable drop-in marine fuel and circular naphtha; €12.5M debt for first-phase €100M capex; plant to process 200,000 t/yr of waste tyres, phase one in 2025.
