Birla Carbon is the world’s leading sustainable manufacturer and supplier of carbon black additives. Our global presence ensures that our carbon black is of the highest quality worldwide, delivering a consistent product wherever our customers are. Whether an established formulation or a custom solution, Birla Carbon is the right partner with the right product for superior performance in any application for tires, specialty blacks and mechanical rubber goods.
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Our line of patented carbon blacks has been designed to improve treadwear and rolling resistance while maintaining traction, in addition to lowering the hysteresis of non-tread compounds. Applications include racing and ultra-high performance tires, passenger and truck treads, and non-tread tire compounds.
DID YOU KNOW?
Without carbon black, a rubber tire wouldn’t last more than 100 km.
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Role of Sustainable Carbonaceous Materials in Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions
In an article authored by John Loudermilk, President and CEO, Birla Carbon, and published by Rubber News in October 2025, he explores the vital role that sustainable carbonaceous materials (SCM) could play in helping global industries move toward net zero carbon emissions.
John Loudermilk Talks Growth, Circularity, and Sustainability with Rubber World
Rubber World magazine featured an interview with Birla Carbon’s President and CEO in its August 2025 edition.
Can AI revolutionize carbon black manufacturing?
In this thought-provoking piece published in European Rubber Journal, John Loudermilk explores the evolving intersection of AI and sustainable manufacturing in the black carbon industry.
John Loudermilk on a podcast with the Tire & Rubber Recycling magazine
Birla Carbon President and CEO shares his insights on SCM and its future in a podcast with Tire & Rubber Recycling magazine.
John Loudermilk discusses Continua™ 8030 SCM with the Tyrepress magazine
Birla Carbon launched Continua™ 8030 SCM to address the growing sustainability needs of customers across the Indian subcontinent and Asia.














