Aditya Birla Group, one of India’s leading multinational conglomerates and the largest Indian investor in the United States, has announced the acquisition of Cargill Inc.’s specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. The move marks a significant expansion of Aditya Birla’s Advanced Materials business in the U.S. and strengthens the company’s manufacturing footprint in the region.

The 17-acre facility acquisition represents a key strategic entry into the U.S. chemicals sector for Aditya Birla, complementing its existing operations such as Novelis and Birla Carbon. With this addition, the group’s total investment in the U.S. now exceeds $15 billion.

“This acquisition marks our strategic entry into the U.S. chemicals industry and mirrors the success of our other American manufacturing businesses,” said Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group. “Our expansion strategy in the United States reflects a long-term commitment to leveraging our manufacturing expertise to support the revival of American industry. We are excited to build upon this facility and pursue other strategic opportunities to drive growth.”

The acquisition was made through Aditya Birla Chemicals (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. With the deal, approximately 50 employees from the Dalton site will join the Advanced Materials business. The group also plans to significantly increase the plant’s current production capacity from 16,000 metric tons per year to more than 40,000 tons within the next two years. This expansion underscores Aditya Birla’s focus on supporting local operations and job creation.

Jayant Dhobley, business head of the Chemicals, Fashion, and Insulators (CFI) vertical at Aditya Birla Group, emphasized the strategic value of the acquisition. “This move will deepen collaboration with customers on developing next-generation products,” he said. “We are committed to investing further in the site and integrating advanced technologies from our global operations.”

The Dalton facility will continue to manufacture its existing product lines, which include formulated resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, and polyaspartic resins for industries such as marine, industrial coatings, and flooring. Key brands include CHEMCURE®, ChemMod®, Altor®, Acme Shield®, and ChemRes.

Looking ahead, the Advanced Materials business plans to introduce new solutions tailored for the automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace industries. These will include proprietary chemistries that enable the recycling of epoxy composites used in wind turbines, sporting goods, and pressure vessels.

“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to scaling the Advanced Materials business in the U.S. and worldwide,” said Rajesh Balakrishnan, CEO of the Advanced Materials division. “A strong local presence will help us better serve regional customers and drive innovation through close collaboration.”

Cargill's Specialty Manufacturing Facility produces a diverse portfolio of products under its BioIndustrial business, including coatings, additives, and specialized ingredients tailored for multiple industries. The facility also supports Cargill’s broader operations with offerings in animal nutrition, oils and fats, food products, and grains and oilseeds.