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Himadri’s New Production Line Creates World’s Largest Single-Site Speciality Carbon Black Hub
February 25, 2026
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) has officially launched commercial production at its new 70,000 metric tonne per annum speciality carbon black line in Mahistikry, West Bengal. This brownfield expansion elevates the company’s total carbon black ma
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Solvay optimises Soda Ash Capacity At Torrelavega Site Amid Challenging Market Conditions
February 24, 2026
Solvay has announced that it will optimise the soda ash production capacity at its Torrelavega site in Spain from 600 kilotonnes to 420 kilotonnes, effective from the third quarter of 2026 and pending the required consultation process. This decision is a
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wdk Warns German Rubber Industry At Risk Amid Fifth Year Of Decline
February 21, 2026
Germany's rubber industry continues to face significant headwinds, with fresh data from the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) revealing a persistent downturn. The figures show employment falling for the fifth year in a row, while production levels
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Punia Metox Starts Production At Tirupati Facility
February 19, 2026
Punia Metox Private Limited has commissioned a new 12,000-tonne-a-year production facility at Thottambedu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, with scope to double capacity within six months
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Cabot Expands Circular Carbon Production To Asia-Pacific
February 19, 2026
Cabot has validated production of circular reinforcing carbons at plants in Indonesia and China, giving it global capacity across Asia, Europe and the Americas for tyre-derived, ISCC PLUS-certified materials.
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Rathi Group And ITTAC Sign MoU To Advance rCB Integration In Tyre Manufacturing
February 18, 2026
The Rathi Group has formalised a partnership with the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITTAC) through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing technical collaboration on recovered carbon black (rCB). The agreement focuses on the responsib
