Birla Carbon expands China plant capacity

　　Recently, Birla Carbon announced that the company intends to expand the global carbon black plant production capacity by an additional 200,000 tons/year to meet the needs of key markets, of which the Chinese market is 80,000 tons/year
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The expansion is expected to be completed in 2024
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　　It is reported that based on customer needs and feedback, Birla Carbon will focus on meeting the needs of strategic markets such as Europe, India and China for rubber and specialty applications
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In addition to the Chinese market, the Indian market will expand production by 80,000 tons/year, and the Hungarian market will expand by 40,000 tons/year
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The company will also add surface treatment capabilities for high-value specialty materials in India to serve customers in key application areas such as water-based coatings in line with sustainable industry trends
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Birla Carbon said it will continue to evaluate expansion plans in different regions, driven by customer demand, industry trends and sustainability leaders
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　　Commenting on this expansion plan, John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon, said: "We are always attentive to our customers' desire for continued growth around the world
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Our unique products are a key part of their growth plans, and we are Seeking to simplify and secure the supply chain
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Whether it's providing a unique and highly specialized process flow for custom materials for special applications, supply chain security, or consistent product quality, Birla Carbon is committed to providing customers with World-class products and services
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