Carbon black is one of the most important raw materials in tire production. The cost of carbon black affects the price of tire to a great extent.
Birla Carbon is about to increase prices of special carbon black globally by 9% from April 19, 2021. All shipments made on and after the above date are subject to the price increase. “This increase is necessary due to the increasing costs of business operation in all regions. Birla Carbon is committed to serving its customers in every region of the world. It must take this action to ensure the continuous supply of high-quality carbon blacks, innovative solutions and services, and new carbon black products,” said the company. Birla Carbon provides innovative sustainable carbon black solutions that enhances the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tires. The company’s footprint extends across 12 countries with 16 manufacturing facilities and two state-of-the-art technology centres in Marietta (USA) and Taloja (India), providing industry-leading innovation.
