{"id":14081,"date":"2021-08-16T11:21:43","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T10:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=14081"},"modified":"2021-09-21T11:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T10:18:25","slug":"orion-engineered-carbons-innovating-for-sustainability-orion-engineered-carbons-pioneering-the-future-of-carbon-black-battery-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/orion-engineered-carbons-innovating-for-sustainability-orion-engineered-carbons-pioneering-the-future-of-carbon-black-battery-performance\/14081\/","title":{"rendered":"Orion Engineered Carbons: Pioneering the future of carbon black"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Michael Rohde, Director Global Marketing Batteries at Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH, outlines the company\u2019s activities<\/a> and ethos and discusses the role that carbon black will continue to play in the battery industry of the future.<\/h2>\n

Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) is a leading global manufacturer of carbon black, with more than 150 years of experience in the carbon black industry. Using five different production processes, Orion produces high-performance specialty gas blacks, acetylene blacks, furnace blacks, lamp blacks, and thermal blacks, comprising the broadest portfolio of carbon black products for standard and high-performance applications.<\/p>\n

Orion carbon blacks tint, colorise, and enhance the performance of batteries, polymers, plastics, paints and coatings, inks and toners, textile fibres, adhesives and sealants, tires, and mechanical rubber goods, such as automotive belts and hoses. Approximately 1,425 employees strong, Orion develops customised solutions from a network of 14 production sites and four Applied Technology Centers worldwide. The company\u2019s focus on innovative customer solutions makes Orion one of the leading development partners in the industry.<\/p>\n

A proud history of carbon black<\/h3>\n

The history of Orion Engineered Carbon starts in 1862, when August Wegelin, a German entrepreneur, founded a carbon black plant in the centre of Cologne. In 1895, the plant was relocated to Kalscheuren, its current site. In 1930s, Degussa acquired August Wegelin AG and significantly expanded the company by purchasing carbon black production facilities around the world. In 2007, Evonik obtained full ownership of Degussa Engineered Carbons LLC. In 2011, Evonik sold its carbon black unit and Orion Engineered Carbons was established. Since 2014, common shares of Orion Engineered Carbons have been traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OEC.<\/p>\n

In 2018, Orion Engineered Carbons acquired SN2A, an acetylene black manufacturer located in France. The investment further strengthened Orion\u2019s technological drive into the battery market and other premium segments. OEC-France is focused on the production of acetylene black, a specialty carbon black characterised by its ultra-high purity and high thermal and electrical conductivity. The two main applications for this material are high-end electrical cables and lithium-ion batteries. This acquisition ensures Orion a leading position for the transition to new technologies and it consolidates its commitment to the production of the highest quality carbon black and the collaborative partnerships with customers.<\/p>\n

Ethos: vision and values<\/h3>\n

As a premium supplier of carbon black, Orion generates long-term benefits for stakeholders while remaining committed to responsible business practices that emphasise reliability, innovation, sustainability, and team culture.<\/p>\n

Orion employees are simply passionate about carbon black and guided by commitment to a set of values:<\/p>\n