Expanding the frontiers of chemical excellence
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
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95%
capacity utilisation achieved at Cuddalore plant.
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100%
capacity utilisation for tyre-grade steam.
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30 MWh
saved via VFD in reactor circulation pumps.
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578 KW
rooftop Solar panel installed.
Products manufactured at the facility
- Specialty products
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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.
Our strategic initiatives
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Maximising capacity utilisation
We have consistently been achieving 95% capacity utilisation in HDS production at the Cuddalore plant.
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Total quality management
We manufacture top-quality silica with consistent output, assured by advanced labs and multiple global certifications.
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Efficiency in operations
After HDS product approvals for the tyre industry, we began commercial supplies, enhancing processes for quality consistency.
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Localisation
The global tyre industry is shifting to HDS. In India, we offer HDS as an import alternative, working with customers to develop grades for tyres, shoesoles, rice rollers, and belts.
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Customer-centricity
We customise products to meet customer needs, including developing hydrophobic and matting silica, and green RHA silica.
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 - Mambattu Unit Receives Bronze Recognition at CII-South Region EHS Excellence Awards 2024
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Asia Sustainability
Tata Chemicals is ranked 16th among India’s Top 50 Most Sustainable Companies by Business World, and 1st in the Chemicals Sector
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Asia Innovation
Tata Chemicals has achieved the National Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) for 2024
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Asia Corporate
Tata Chemicals commitment to Data Excellence was recognized with the Active Promotion Award of Data Excellence at the JRDQV Awards 2024
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Asia Corporate
Tata Chemicals acknowledged for Outstanding Tax Compliance
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Asia Sustainability
Received Gold by EcoVadis, the world's largest provider of business sustainability ratings, ranking in the top 5% of companies globally.
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Asia Corporate
Tata Chemicals has been awarded the Best Annual Report in the 'Chemicals' category at India’s Best Annual Report Awards 2023, organized by The Free Press Journal along with its knowledge partner CareEdge
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Asia
Tata Chemicals Limited Mithapur has won the Gold Medal in the 10th edition of the National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness 2023-24