Graphite India Limited (GIL), one of India’s most established graphite materials companies, entered into an exclusive distribution and commercial partnership with Kivoro, a corporate spin-off of Graphenea and a global leader in graphene-based industrial additives. This collaboration aims to bring Kivoro’s next-generation Graphene-based Heat Transfer Additive (HTA) technology to the Indian corrugated paperboard industry.
Exclusive Distribution to Serve India’s Growing Corrugated Sector
Under the agreement, GIL will act as the sole distributor of Kivoro’s HTA solutions across India, focusing on corrugated paperboard manufacturers. This sector continues to grow rapidly due to rising demand for high-quality packaging and more energy-efficient production processes. Thermal performance directly affects corrugator plant efficiency. The new HTA technology is expected to help manufacturers reduce steam consumption. It can also lower operational costs and improve overall board quality.
Advanced HTA Designed to Boost Efficiency and Reduce Energy Use
Kivoro engineers its proprietary HTA to significantly enhance heat transfer within corrugation systems. By improving thermal conductivity, the additive supports:
*Higher machine throughput
*Lower energy requirements
*More consistent production performance
With GIL’s extensive distribution network and strong customer relationships, both companies aim to accelerate nationwide adoption and modernize corrugated plants across India.
Driving Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
The GIL and Kivoro partnership comes at a time when the packaging industry is pushing for more sustainable, cost-efficient manufacturing solutions. As energy costs rise and quality expectations increase, the ability to run machines at faster speeds, reduce defects, and shorten startup times gives manufacturers a clear competitive edge. As reported by businessupturn.com, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation, operational efficiency. It will lead long-term value creation for India’s industrial customers.
