The Aditya Birla Group, a leading Indian multinational conglomerate and the largest Indian investor in the United States has announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its presence in the U.S. composites and advanced materials market. The Group has acquired Cargill Incorporated’s 17-acre specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, marking a significant step in expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint and advanced composites capabilities.

The acquisition was completed through Aditya Birla Chemicals (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd., and reflects the Group’s broader strategy to support the growth and revitalization of the American manufacturing sector. This move raises Aditya Birla’s total U.S. investments to over $15 billion. 

“This acquisition represents Aditya Birla’s strategic entry into the U.S. chemicals industry, extending the successful business models of Novelis and Birla Carbon,” said Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group. “Our growth in the United States is rooted in our commitment to world-class manufacturing and delivering long-term value to our partners across advanced industries.” 

The Dalton facility currently produces formulated resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, and polyaspartic resins used in marine industrial coatings and flooring applications. These include composite-enabling chemistries such as epoxy resins, modifiers, and specialty chemicals under brands like CHEMCURE®, ChemMod®, Altor®, Acme Shield®, and ChemRes. 

Looking ahead, the Advanced Materials business plans to expand production capacity from 16,000 to over 40,000 tons annually within two years. The facility also welcomes 50 existing employees, reinforcing the Group’s emphasis on local employment and operational continuity. 

“This acquisition strengthens our collaboration with customers to develop next-generation products,” said Mr. Jayant Dhobley, Business Head of CFI, Aditya Birla Group. “We are introducing advanced technologies from our global network and committing further investments in the site over the coming months.” 

Crucially, Aditya Birla will introduce its proprietary composite material technologies for high-performance sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy. These include patented chemistries that enable the recycling of epoxy-based composite materials—a key differentiator in industries such as wind energy, pressure vessels, and sports equipment manufacturing. 

“Establishing a local composites presence in the U.S. will allow us to serve customers more efficiently and co-develop tailored material solutions,” said Mr. Rajesh Balakrishnan, CEO of Aditya Birla Group’s Advanced Materials business. “This facility will serve as a platform for growth, innovation, and sustainable development in the advanced materials space.” 

Source: www.adityabirla.com