US-based Cabot Corporation says it has been selected for an award negotiation of up to US$50 million by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains. This grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support Cabot’s development of a new US-based…
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Cabot obtains ISCC Plus certification at facilities
US carbon maker Cabot Corporation has announced it has achieved International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification at six of its facilities. It claims it currently has more ISCC Plus certified sites than any carbon black manufacturer and has…
Cabot opens largest Asian compounds facility in Indonesia
Carbon black supplier Cabot Corporation recently announced it has commenced operations at its newest specialty compounds facility in Cilegon, Indonesia. The manufacturing site adds 20,000 tonnes/year of specialty compounds capacity to its global network, including black masterbatches and conductive compounds.…
Cabot launches sustainable carbon platform; two ISCC products introduced
Cabot Corporation has announced the launch of Evolve Sustainable Solutions, a new technology platform for advancing sustainable reinforcing carbons. The range includes ISCC-certified products such as a reinforcing carbon made from tyre pyrolysis oil derived from end-of-life tyres (ELTs). Increased…
Cabot to open battery application centre in Europe
Cabot Corporation says its plans to establish a new technology centre in Münster, Germany, that will focus on technical collaboration with customers in order to accelerate application innovation for Cabot’s battery materials product lines within Europe. The new facility furthers…
Cabot launches elastomer composites for tyre/industrial rubber applications
Global demand for products that reduce environmental impact is driving tire and industrial rubber manufacturers to seek solutions that enable sustainability benefits throughout the lifecycle of their end-product. As such, the rubber industry is looking for opportunities to increase raw…
Cabot to pump US$75 mn into carbon additives capacity for EV battery applications
US carbon black maker Cabot Corporation says that it plans to add conductive carbon additives (CCA) capacity in the US to enhance its position in the market and support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Cabot plans to add conductive carbons…
Cabot to acquire Tokai Carbon’s Chinese plant for US$9 mn
US carbon black supplier Cabot Corporation says it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Tokai Carbon (Tianjin) Co. from Tokai Carbon Group for US$9 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The carbon black manufacturing facility was commissioned in 2006 and is located in close proximity to…
Cabot launches low PAH-content carbon black
Specialty chemicals firm Cabot Corporation has launched Vulcan 3-LP carbon black, a new low polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) product for rubber applications. The new carbon black is the fourth product in the Cabot LP carbon black series, providing customers with a full suite of carbon black products for…
Cabot launches Transfinity-brand elastomer
Specialty chemicals firm Cabot launches its transfinity-brand elastomer composites for automotive, aerospaces and mining uses.