Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) has announced a significant expansion of its paper and packaging business in Asia, with new satellite plants in China and India, capacity doubling at an existing Indian site, and further commissioning planned in early 2026.
Feb 10, 2026
Minerals Technologies Inc, a global specialty minerals company, revealed that it has strengthened its paper and packaging footprint in Asia through the startup of three new satellite plants in 2025, two in China and one in India, along with the doubling of capacity at an existing satellite facility in India. An additional new satellite plant in China is expected to be commissioned in early 2026.
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MTI’s satellite plants are on-site facilities located at customer paper mills, integrating the company’s minerals-based filling and coating pigments directly into production processes. Having pioneered the satellite concept in 1986, MTI now operates or is constructing 56 satellite plants globally, with operations across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand.
The company highlighted that 50% of its Asia expansions during 2025 and 2026 are dedicated to packaging applications, reflecting strong growth in this segment. Since 2022, MTI’s Asia volumes have grown by 30%, with packaging-related sales more than doubling.
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Commenting on the development, Douglas T. Dietrich, Chairman and CEO, said the expansion reinforces MTI’s leadership in filler and coating technologies while supporting customers in improving productivity, product quality, and sustainability. D.J. Monagle III, Group President – Consumer & Specialties, added that the investments position MTI for continued growth in an underpenetrated Asian market.
