Birla Carbon will showcase its high-performance and sustainable carbon solutions for tire and mechanical rubber goods (MRG) applications at Global Polymer Summit 2026. The event will take place from September 28–30 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Birla Carbon will exhibit at Booth 417.
Carbon Solutions for Tire and MRG Applications
As tire and MRG manufacturers seek higher performance with lower environmental impact, the demand for reliable and sustainable carbon materials continues to increase. At Global Polymer Summit 2026, Birla Carbon will present its extensive portfolio of carbon black grades for a wide range of tire and MRG applications. These solutions support key performance requirements, including durability, strength, abrasion resistance and longer product life. The portfolio serves applications such as tires, belts, hoses, sealing systems and anti-vibration products.
Focus on Performance and Sustainability
Birla Carbon is combining its manufacturing network, technical expertise and regional capabilities to help customers address changing performance and sustainability requirements. John Davidson, President, Americas & EMEA, Birla Carbon, said the tire and MRG industries are entering an important phase in which performance, supply resilience and sustainability need to progress together. He also highlighted the importance of collaboration across the value chain and the development of scalable, commercially viable solutions that can support more resilient and sustainable businesses.
Continua™ Sustainable Carbon Solutions
In addition to its conventional carbon black portfolio, Birla Carbon will highlight its Continua™ sustainable product range at the event.
Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM)
Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM) comprises circular carbon materials developed at scale. The range offers consistent quality and global availability while enabling customers to achieve a quantifiable reduction in product carbon footprint.
Continua™ Sustainable Carbon Black (SCB)
Birla Carbon will also showcase Continua™ Sustainable Carbon Black (SCB). These carbon black solutions use recycled and bio-based feedstocks to help reduce the environmental impact of production.
At the same time, the solutions are designed to maintain the performance required for tire and rubber applications.
Supporting Customers Across the Americas
Birla Carbon combines an extensive manufacturing presence with technical expertise and customer-focused teams across the Americas. Through reliable supply, responsive service and application-focused solutions, the company supports tire and MRG manufacturers in meeting their performance and sustainability objectives. As per the press release, by bringing its carbon black and sustainable carbon solutions to Global Polymer Summit 2026, Birla Carbon aims to demonstrate how advanced carbon materials can support the evolving needs of the tire and rubber industries.
