PCBL opens R&D center

Phillips Carbon Black has completed a state-of-the-art R&D center at Palej, Gujarat. Spread over 27,000 square feet, the Sushila Goenka Research and Development Centre entailed an initial investment of Rs 20 crore (US$3 million) and currently employs 30 researchers. It will facilitate development of new carbon black products for tire, MRG, and specialty markets, including engineering plastics, fibers, food contact plastics, wire & cables, ink, paints, batteries and other applications.