Orion S.A. will present its first circular specialty carbon black for polymer applications at the 2023 Compounding World Expo North America from Nov. 15 – 16 in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Current customers confirm that the new circular black is performing as well as regular specialty carbon blacks,” said Kevin Milks, Orion marketing manager, Polymers and Batteries.

“We’re looking to partner with our customers to understand their needs and develop grades to meet their specific performance requirements.”

Also at the Expo, Orion will present carbon blacks that improve performance by modifying rheology and imparting UV-resistance as well as conductivity characteristics.

Orion follows a sustainability approach based on developing solutions for customers as they adapt to three key mega-trends: the circular economy, electrification and decarbonization.

“Orion is invested in and committed to recycling carbon black and successfully producing specialty circular grades without compromising performance,” said Jennifer Stroh, Orion director of sales and marketing.

Emphasizing Orion’s competitive advantage, she noted the company produced its first grade from renewable oils, PRINTEX Nature, more than 10 years ago and continues to lead in producing sustainable carbon blacks.

Milks added Orion is actively undertaking partnerships to provide carbon black for wire-and-cable, injection molding and other polymer applications that support the country’s growing market for electric vehicles.