Birla Carbon announced the release of its 2017 Sustainability Report titled, “Our Progress on the Path to Sustainable Business.”

A newly updated brochure charts the specifications, uses and benefits of 85 specialty carbon black grades for polymers, coatings, printing inks and nonimpact printing.

The high-quality carbon blacks that this innovative technology harvests from end-of-life tires can replace traditional furnace-grade product and can be reused in the production of new tires, rubber, plastics, ink and paints.

Palmer Holland announced it has expanded its territory with Orion Engineered Carbons into the Northeast.

Orion Engineered Carbons announced that it plans to consolidate its manufacturing of carbon black in South Korea into its plant in Yeosu over the next 20 months.

Jennifer S. Granados, Ph.D., has joined Orion Engineered Carbons as Marketing Manager, Coatings, Printing Systems and Specialty Applications, Americas Region.

Carbon black producer Black Bear announced that Patricia Geelen, Ph.D., has joined the company to head up product development efforts in coatings and to serve customers in the growing market for high-quality “green” carbon blacks.

Carbon back producer Birla Carbon has been awarded a Gold Recognition Level in sustainability performance pursuant to a survey conducted by EcoVadis.

M-Tone™ offers improved heat resistance and microwave transparency for plastics, coatings, inks and adhesives formulations.

Orion Engineered Carbons announced that beginning September 1, 2016, the company will implement selective price increases ranging from 5% to 8% for specialty carbon black grades.