Sustainability in Every Particle

As demand for sustainable, high-quality materials grows, Birla Carbon is pioneering innovations in circularity and sustainability—driving a future where Carbon Black powers essential products responsibly.

Carbon Black serves many distinct uses in our everyday life from powering lithium-ion batteries to strengthening cables, tyres and waterpipe systems. In its pure form, Carbon Black for industrial purposes is engineered by fusing together carbon nanoparticles to form unique three-dimensional aggregates. Birla Carbon, Aditya Birla Group’s flagship company in the Carbon Black sector, has a formidable leadership presence for over 160 years. With a global manufacturing presence and significant production capabilities, Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions.

Innovation through sustainability

Continua 8030 SCM is Birla Carbon’s latest offering in the Continua brand which was launched in 2021. The launch of the circular material designed to address the growing sustainability needs of customers across India and Asia reinforces Birla Carbon’s commitment to innovation through sustainability. It positions the business as a reliable partner in supporting customers worldwide in achieving their sustainability goals.

The Continua 8030 SCM advantage

Sustainability commitment: As part of Birla Carbon’s sustainability pledge, Continua 8030 SCM enhances the content of circular products, aiding customers in their environmental stewardship goals. 

Security of supply in large volumes: Local manufacturing in India ensures a steady supply of larger volumes of high-quality Continua 8030 SCM that meet the rigorous demands of various industries.

Consistent quality: Stringent control over feedstock and highest operational standards ensure consistency in lot-to-lot quality.

Comprehensive technical support:  Robust technical handholding facilitates smooth product integration which helps optimise performance across disparate applications.

Advanced quality assurance: Continua 8030 SCM is supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and quality control measures, which guarantees top-tier quality and reliability. 

Customised solutions: Blended solutions that are tailored to meet operational and sustainability goals. 

Through the strategic joint venture with Finster, Continua 8030 SCM is now available to customers in India and Asia.

Revolutionising the carbon black industry

Birla Carbon also announced the launch of its first Asia Post-Treaent (APT) Plant in India, a brownfield initiative located at the company’s Patalganga unit in Maharashtra. This cutting-edge facility, equipped with the latest treaent technology, will revolutionise the carbon black industry by offering the highest levels of flexibility, efficiency, and precision, and will meet the fast-growing demand for high-performance carbon black grades in key industries like coatings and inks.

The new plant is a significant milestone in Birla Carbon’s journey towards creating and deploying cutting-edge technology solutions to meet customer needs. With Asia fast becoming an emerging market for the carbon black industry, the plant’s strategic location will not only encourage innovation but will enable Birla Carbon to leverage its global reactor capabilities. It also serves as a key backup to Birla Carbon’s USA facility in North Bend, Louisiana.

The Asia Post-Treaent Plant’s advanced technology ensures precise control over reaction times, thereby facilitating the production of ultra-high-performance grades customised to customers’ specific needs.

The future is here

The APT facility’s ability to meet stringent clean product standards affords it a distinct advantage over traditional products and cements Birla Carbon’s position as a leader in delivering sustainable, high-quality, carbon-based solutions for the future.

With innovation and sustainability as drivers in every aspect of operations, Birla Carbon is not only meeting the current global demand in high-growth sectors but also anticipating future demand while setting new standards for quality, reliability and environmental responsibility.

The APT facility is geared to meet a broad range of applications including packaging inks and automotive and industrial coatings. Alongside, it is also strategically designed to tap into niche markets such as toys and tool coatings, where the demand for low PAH products is rapidly growing.