The silica mine of the South

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Expanding the frontiers of chemical excellence

Venturing into the field of precipitated silica manufacturing, Tata Chemicals undertook a bold step by acquiring the precipitated silica business of Allied Silica in Cuddalore. It commenced manufacturing Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS) in 2017.

Thus began the journey of the production of non-rubber and rubber grade Silica at one of the most innovative, 900 TPM Silica plants, in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

At a glance

  • 95%

    capacity utilisation achieved at Cuddalore plant.

  • 100%

    capacity utilisation for tyre-grade steam.

  • 30 MWh

    saved via VFD in reactor circulation pumps.

  • 578 KW

    rooftop Solar panel installed.

Products manufactured at the facility

  • TYSIL®

    Specialty Silica is manufactured in various grades like Highly Dispersible, Precipitated, and Water Dispersible. It is available in powder and granules for diverse industry needs.

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Our strategic initiatives

Forward-looking initiatives

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    Sustainable product development

    Addressing sustainability targets for key customers by introducing rice husk-based precipitated silica. Furthering innovation to launch new grades, to address a larger base of customers and application segments.

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    Global expansion

    Expanding our global footprint by ramping up supply to overseas markets. Deeper engagement with all Indian and global customers.

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    Technological enhancements

    We leverage technology for quality, cost and productivity improvements to develop new high-value specialty silica products through sustainable measures like the rice husk route.

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    Operational and strategic developments

    10,000 TPA Cuddalore plant ran at 49% capacity utilisation despite challenging scenarios.

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    Acquisitions

    Acquired a manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, at Cuddalore, near Pudducherry enabling us to manufacture HDS using our proprietary technology developed at the Innovation Centre in Pune.

A reputation for excellence

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    Asia Corporate

    Tata Chemicals Mithapur Wins Double Gold at CII National Competition for Digitalization & AI in Quality Improvement

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    Asia Corporate

    Tata Chemicals Mambattu Wins Silver at CII Safety Excellence Awards!

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    Asia Corporate

    Tata Chemicals Receives Rasayan Udyog Ratna Award in Celebration of 100 Years of Chemistry

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    Asia Corporate

    Tata Chemicals wins MSDE Award for Outstanding Apprenticeship Training Initiatives

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    Tata Chemicals recognized among CII Top 20 Innovative Companies 2024 Award

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    Asia Corporate

    Tata Chemicals recognised as the Grand Winner and recipient of the Most Innovative Company accolades at the prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2023

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    Asia Sustainability

    Tata Chemicals has been conferred with the Silver award at the ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards 2021-22

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    Asia

    Tata Chemicals' Aniali Limestone Mine in Gujarat has been conferred with a 5-Star Rating at the 75th Anniversary and Star Rating Award Ceremony organised by the Union Ministry of Mines, GoI

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