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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Birla Carbon Plans Orangeburg, South Carolina, Production Operations

10/16/2024
Birla Carbon, a manufacturer and supplier of carbon solutions, plans to establish operations in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The $1 billion project is expected to create 124 new jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a 435,000-square-foot synthetic graphite continuous production facility at the Tri-County Industrial Site which will supply anode active materials which is enough to support more than 40-gigawatt hours (GWh) battery plants. Operations are scheduled to being in 2026.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits.

“Birla Carbon is excited to join the state of South Carolina in making this significant investment that will contribute to the growth of this critical industry domestically. As a global leader in our industry, we are constantly looking for opportunities to collaborate with like-minded partners that make a real difference. This plant is an investment in the future as the demand for electric vehicles and energy storage markets will only grow. The investment aligns with our purpose to ‘Share the Strength’ as we will create value and drive positive change, supporting our stakeholders, especially our customers and the communities in which we operate,” Birla Carbon President and Chief Executive Officer John Loudermilk said.

Birla Carbon manufactures and supplies high-quality carbon additives globally. The company currently operates 17 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries, providing solutions for rubber, plastics, coatings, inks and other niche industries.

“When innovative global companies like Birla Carbon choose to invest in our state, it sends a message that South Carolina has the resources and workforce necessary for businesses to thrive. We appreciate Birla Carbon’s significant investment in Orangeburg County and its confidence in South Carolina to be a partner for the future,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

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