GOWRI MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, OCT 17
Stating that Gujarat possesses a geographical advantage, many tire/rubber industries stationed and the cluster advantage of raw material supply, Continental Carbon, the world’s leading carbon black supplier, on Monday announced the opening of its new manufacturing plant in Dahej, Gujarat, India. The latest expansion comes on the heels of a rising demand for carbon black from customers worldwide. The new business unit has 4 production lines and is estimated to have an annual production capacity of approximately 150,000 tons.
The new Continental Carbon Eco Technology (CCET) plant will be an addition to Continental Carbon’s many manufacturing facilities. Dahej has been chosen for the plant site due to its benefits including favorable location, customers, and feedstock cluster. (1/2)#ecotechnology pic.twitter.com/KreAFed85q
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Built with a substantial investment the unit would not only facilitate employment opportunities in the region, but also increase the manufacturing capacity and meet the growing needs of the industries dependent on carbon black as one of the raw materials.
- According to the construction plan of the first phase of CCET in 2018, we expected to invest $83 million: TM Chen
- We currently plan to hire a total of 400 employees for CCET: CCI president
- The company intends to manufacture in India, and not only supply to the domestic market but also be exported to overseas markets.
Speaking at the occasion, TM Chen, President, Continental Carbon India said, “We are very pleased to announce the opening of our second manufacturing unit in the state of Gujarat. It will not only give us access to develop and expand in the Indian Ocean Region, but will also help us utilize the cluster advantage of having tyre customers and raw material supply chain in the region. Along with our first unit in the National Capital Region, Continental Carbon is now on the verge of becoming the top 3 carbon black suppliers in India.”
While keeping focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing and put circular economy in practice, the plant surpassed all the existing environmental protection standards set by the local authorities. This was achieved through use of latest technologically advanced machinery and configuration of high-specification environmental protection equipment. Some of the measures taken include exhaust gas recovery and conversion into steam for reuse and power generation. Installation of desulfurization and denitrification equipment.
Continental Carbon has been working closely with its partners in India since the year 2000. In the future, it will focus on the new needs of India’s rubber and plastic industry, continue to input R&D momentum and technology, and provide professional services.
In a candid chat with this correspondent of navjeevanexpress.com TM Chen, President, Continental Carbon India, replied to various queries on preferring Gujarat over other states.
Exercepts:
What is the quantum of investment in Gujarat for setting up this plant?
According to the construction plan of the first phase of CCET in 2018, we expected to invest $83 million to build 4 production lines with a total capacity of 150,000 tons.
Could you please quote the direct and indirect employment potential of this new unit.
We currently plan to hire a total of 400 employees for CCET.
Why did the company choose Gujarat State to set up this plant in western India?
Gujarat possesses a geographical advantage, many tire/rubber industries stationed and the cluster advantage of raw material supply.
Will this plant help the country become Atmanirbhar Bharat and earn the much-needed forex?
The expansion plan in India is to set up a new plant in Gujarat. We intend to manufacture in India, and not only supply to the domestic market but also be exported to overseas markets.
We can support our customers, achieving “Made in India, Global Brand” through the stable operation of CCET production base.
