Wedoany.com Report-Jun 8, Aditya Birla Group, a prominent multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India, has expanded its U.S. Advanced Materials business by acquiring a 17-acre specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, previously owned by Cargill Incorporated of Wayzata, Minnesota. This acquisition strengthens Aditya Birla’s presence in the U.S. manufacturing sector, aligning with its growth strategy, which includes investments exceeding $15 billion.

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, stated: “This acquisition represents Aditya Birla’s strategic entry into the U.S. chemicals industry, extending the business model of our other successful manufacturing businesses in the United States, including Novelis and Birla Carbon. Our growth strategy in the United States is anchored in a commitment to leverage our deep manufacturing expertise to support the revitalization of the growing American manufacturing sector. We look forward to investing in and expanding this foundational facility and identifying other strategic assets to drive growth.”

Managed through Aditya Birla Chemicals (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd., the acquisition integrates 50 employees into the Advanced Materials division. The Dalton facility, currently producing 16,000 tons annually, is planned to expand to over 40,000 tons within two years, demonstrating the company’s commitment to enhancing local operations and supporting job creation.

Rajesh Balakrishnan, CEO of Aditya Birla Group’s Advanced Materials business, said: “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to expanding our Advanced Materials business in the United States and globally. Establishing a local presence in the U.S. will enable us to serve regional customers more efficiently and collaborate closely to develop tailored solutions. We are excited to leverage this facility to enhance its capabilities and broaden our product offerings for our customers.”

The facility will continue manufacturing formulated resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, and polyaspartic resins for the marine, industrial coatings, and flooring industries under brands like CHEMCURE®, ChemMod®, Altor®, Acme Shield®, and ChemRes. Additionally, Aditya Birla plans to introduce products for the automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace sectors, including patented chemistries to enable recycling of epoxy composites used in wind energy, sports goods, and pressure vessels.

This acquisition highlights Aditya Birla’s focus on sustainable growth and innovation, strengthening its ability to meet diverse industry needs while contributing to the U.S. manufacturing landscape.