KOLKATA, Dec 1: Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) on Monday said it has executed its first-ever export shipment of liquid coal tar pitch to the Middle East.
The 3,600-tonne consignment, shipped out from its western India terminal at the New Mangalore Port, marks a key milestone in its international expansion strategy and reaffirms its ability to handle high-volume exports, the Kolkata-headquartered company said.
It also marks the opening of a second western export corridor to complement its existing Haldia terminal in the east, the speciality chemical manufacturer said.
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The new route is expected to strengthen Himadri’s access to key markets in the Middle East and the Americas, the company statement said.
Liquid coal tar pitch is a critical raw material for aluminium smelting, graphite electrode manufacturing and other high-temperature industrial applications.
The successful shipment underscores Himadri’s technical capability and supply-chain readiness to meet global demand, it added.
The company said it has outlined an aggressive global growth strategy, with a focus on expanding its presence in the Middle East and the Americas, where demand for advanced carbon materials is rising due to increased aluminium production, infrastructure development and energy-intensive industries.
Himadri plans to strengthen export corridors, optimise port utilisation, expand capacity and deepen market outreach as part of its expansion roadmap. The company aims to position itself as a long-term strategic supplier by leveraging integrated manufacturing capabilities and sustainable production practices, the statement added. (PTI)
