Circular Carbon Black Expansion

Cabot Corporation is establishing new Asia-Pacific production capabilities for circular reinforcing carbons using its Evolve Sustainable Solutions technology platform to support regional demand for more sustainable tire and rubber applications.

Cabot Corporation announced the availability to produce in Asia Pacific its circular reinforcing carbons powered by its Evolve Sustainable Solutions technology platform. Cabot’s manufacturing facilities in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China have successfully validated their ability to produce circular reinforcing carbons. These products use tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tires and leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. With this milestone, Cabot now has circular reinforcing carbon production capability across all major regions including Asia, Europe and the Americas, further accelerating tire circularity and sustainability worldwide.

Tire manufacturers across the globe are pursuing ambitious sustainability commitments, with many aiming for 40% sustainable material use in total tire production by 2030 and 100% by 2050. These goals are increasing demand for circular solutions, including Cabot’s TPO-based circular reinforcing carbons, which serve as a drop-in replacement for traditional carbon black, enabling manufacturers to boost the sustainable content of their products without compromising tire performance. By having production capabilities in all regions, Cabot is continuing to strengthen supply chain efficiency through its “make-in-region, sell-in-region” approach, while helping to improve environmental sustainability across the tire value chain.

“This achievement reflects our deep commitment to delivering sustainable solutions across Asia Pacific and globally,” said Aatif Misbah, VP and General Manager, Sustainable Solutions, Reinforcement Materials segment. “Scaling our circular reinforcing carbon capabilities helps strengthen our role as a trusted partner to the tire industry, while helping to drive meaningful sustainability progress. Looking ahead, we remain focused on supporting our customers’ evolving needs and helping enable a more sustainable future.”

In addition to the newly validated sites in Asia, Cabot’s manufacturing facilities in Ville Platte, Louisiana, US; Mauá, Brazil; and Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czechia have already demonstrated their capability to produce circular reinforcing carbons. These products are ISCC PLUS certified and offered under the recovered category of Cabot’s Evolve Sustainable Solutions technology platform. With a total of 13 ISCC PLUS certified sites supporting its circular reinforcing carbon portfolio across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, as well as two certified masterbatch and compounding sites in Europe, Cabot continues to advance its commitment to a circular, sustainable global economy.

Learn More:

• Recovered Carbon Black (rCB Technology & Systems)
• Tire Pyrolysis Technology Platform
• Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) Applications & Markets
• Klean Circular Economy Projects
• Plastic & Rubber Recycling Solutions

Capture Value from Tire Pyrolysis Feedstocks with Klean Industries

Cabot’s expansion highlights a critical shift: tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) is becoming a strategic feedstock for next-generation carbon materials. But producing consistent, high-quality outputs at scale remains a major industry bottleneck.

Klean Industries delivers fully integrated tire-to-carbon solutions that enable companies to move upstream and control the entire value chain:

• Proven tire pyrolysis systems producing refinery-grade TPO
• Advanced upgrading pathways for recovered carbon black (rCB)
• Integration with downstream carbon black and fuel markets
• ISCC-aligned project development strategies
• Expertise in scaling projects beyond pilot and demonstration stages

As global leaders like Cabot Corporation expand circular carbon production, the competitive advantage will belong to those who control feedstock quality, process consistency, and end-product performance.

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