Orion Engineered Carbons Opens New Production Line in Korea
YEOSU, South Korea – Carbon black supplier Orion Engineered Carbons has completed construction of a new carbon black production line at its plant in Yeosu, South Korea. The new line, which will produce specialty products, started production on Nov. 23 and has begun commercial sales.
"This new line in Yeosu will produce premium grades of specialty carbon black for demanding customer applications such as automotive coatings, engineered plastics, printing inks, and adhesives and sealants," said Jack Clem, Orion's Chief Executive Officer. "It is another step in Orion Engineered Carbons' ongoing transition to higher-value-added products for specialty and technically demanding rubber applications."