BKT to launch ‘BKT Carbon’ solutions at K 2025 show

Indian based Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a leading multinational Off-Highway tyre manufacturer, will be showcasing the company’s BKT Carbon’s participation at K 2025, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber.

The event will be taking place in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15 and represents BKT’s first official appearance on a global stage regarding its carbon black business as a strategic milestone in providing sustainable solutions for rubber and plastics.

At BKT’s booth K33, hall 8A, visitors will have the opportunity to discover carbon black-based solutions by BKT which have been specifically tailored for a wide range of specialty applications: from agricultural films to wire & cable, engineering plastics to automotive components, as well as inks, coatings, and rubber compounds. These high-performance formulations are designed to deliver both aesthetics and durability even under the most demanding conditions.

Mr. Bajaj, Sr. President/Director & CFO, BKT Carbon says, “Participating in K 2025 is an important development for our company where we will be introducing ourselves as a global specialty carbon black supplier. This is a decisive move to extend our offering to key markets by means of an innovative, comprehensive, and sustainable portfolio,” 

Sustainability is a cornerstone of BKT’s strategy. At Bhuj, the manufacturing process reuses of over 75,000 m³ of gas from oil decomposition each year. Whilst the use of about 100,000 bulk bags has been eliminated, and site-wide CO₂ emissions have been cut by over two million kilograms. The company is also actively exploring the use of alternative fuels, such as PNG, LPG, biogas, and renewables, strengthening the company’s commitment to an increasingly sustainable manufacturing model.

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT adds,“Bringing our Carbon Black to K 2025 not only means presenting a competitive, full-range product portfolio, but also an industrial model based on integration, innovation, and sustainability. As a tangible proposition for an industry that seeks to evolve responsibly.”

The five-year development plan foresees an increase in annual production capacity from 200,000 to 360,000 tons by 2026, with a particular focus on performance carbon products. This further growth means not only higher volume but also greater responsibility as every new production line will be designed to further raise sustainability and performance standards, enhancing a manufacturing cycle that is already driven by efficiency and low impact.

Through its participation at K 2025, BKT consolidates its international growth path, as a reliable industrial partner by combining manufacturing scale, technical innovation, and a tangible vision of applied sustainability.