Birla Carbon, a prominent manufacturer and supplier of top-quality carbon solutions, has successfully completed the acquisition of Nanocyl SA, a renowned leader in multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) based in Sambreville, Belgium. This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion of Birla Carbon’s presence in the Energy Systems market, solidifying their leadership position in materials crucial to the performance of Lithium-Ion batteries and other conductive applications.
Speaking about this milestone, Dr Santrupt Misra, Group Director of Birla Carbon, and Director of Chemicals and Group H R at Aditya Birla Group, emphasized the company’s dedication to innovation and sustainability. He stated, “Birla Carbon has been nurturing a number of innovation opportunities in its effort to realize its multi-prong sustainability agenda. The acquisition of Nanocyl is a clear step towards executing its strategy in that direction. We hope that this partnership will enable Birla Carbon to be a significant player in the emerging energy systems space.” He further highlighted Aditya Birla Group’s commitment to sustainability-driven initiatives and innovation.
John Loudermilk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Birla Carbon, expressed his enthusiasm, welcoming Nanocyl into the Birla Carbon family. He noted, “Birla Carbon’s commitment to driving growth through innovation in sustainability aligns well with the potential for MWCNTs to enable the electrification of the transportation industry, deliver enormous environmental benefits, and prevent climate change.” He emphasized the company’s dedication to partnering with customers to create unprecedented value with an expanded carbon portfolio of products and technologies.
Laurent Kosbach, Chief Executive Officer of Nanocyl, spoke about the journey of developing and commercializing MWCNTs over the past two decades. He expressed pride in their achievements and the need to join a global industry leader to maximize the potential of these materials across various applications. Kosbach stated, “Birla Carbon’s R&D expertise, portfolio of products, and market experience will enable Nanocyl and our products to reach their full growth potential.”
With the inclusion of Nanocyl’s advanced MWCNTs alongside the Conductex™ family of conductive carbon black additives and active anode materials, Birla Carbon now offers an impressive range of solutions for conductive applications. This strategic acquisition positions Birla Carbon as a key player in the evolving energy systems market and underlines their commitment to sustainability and innovation.