Hi-Tech Carbon

Hi-Tech Carbon, the carbon black business of Aditya Birla Nuvo, caters to the tyre and non-tyre industry with a vision to be the most respected, green, global advanced fillers business.

With manufacturing plants at Renukoot in U.P and Gummidipoondi in Tamilnadu, Hi-Tech Carbon is the second largest producer of carbon black in India, covering 33 per cent of the domestic market share. The company has a combined capacity of 230,000 mtpa and exports about one third of its production overseas.

The carbon black business under the umbrella of Aditya Birla Nuvo enjoys a satisfied customer base. Hi-Tech Carbon is the first organisation in the world to be awarded ISO 9002, ISO 14001 and QS 9000 certification within the first year of plant operation. The company has internalised management techniques such as 5-S, QSS, KSS, Mentor, IQRS, Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to enrich operational performance.

Hi-Tech Carbon is also the first Carbon Black plant to be certified with OHSAS- 18001 for occupational health and safety. Hi-Tech Carbon, Gummidipoondi has been conferred the coveted Deming Award for Quality (2002) by the Deming Prize Committee (JUSE), Japan.

The company prides itself on its consistent product quality and environmental safety standards. Hi-Tech Carbon uses the most modern technology, operated through the Distributed Control System (DCS). This process automation ensures quality and consistency in the manufacturing of Carbon Black. The manufacturing process also envisages conserving heat energy for productive utilisation through downstream processes.