Graphite India Limited (GIL) and Kivoro have announced an exclusive partnership to commercialize graphene-based heat transfer additives in India. GIL will be the exclusive distributor of Kivoro’s technology, focusing on the corrugated paperboard sector. This collaboration aims to improve thermal performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance productivity for Indian manufacturers. The partnership will also support the modernization of corrugated production lines.
Strategic Alliance in Corrugated Industry
Graphite India Limited (GIL) and Kivoro have entered into an exclusive distribution and commercial partnership agreement. This agreement will bring Kivoro’s next-generation Graphene-based Heat Transfer Additive (HTA) technology to the Indian corrugated paperboard industry. The announcement was officially made on December 9, 2025.
Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Under this agreement, GIL becomes the exclusive distributor of Kivoro’s Heat Transfer Additive across India. The focus is on deploying this technology within the corrugated paperboard sector, aiming to significantly reduce energy consumption and costs by improving thermal performance.
Benefits and Objectives
Kivoro’s HTA is engineered to enhance heat transfer efficiency in corrugator plants, leading to higher throughput, reduced steam consumption, and improved board quality. This partnership leverages GIL’s industry presence to accelerate technology adoption and modernize corrugated production lines nationwide.
Statements from Leadership
Jesus de la Fuente, CEO of Kivoro, stated, “This agreement marks an exciting milestone as we scale our graphene-enabled solutions globally. India is one of the world’s most dynamic corrugated markets, and GIL’s industrial legacy, customer trust, and technical expertise make them the ideal partner.”
Siddhant Bangur, Business Development Executive at Graphite India, added, “Graphite India has long been committed to introducing high-impact innovations that deliver strong operational benefits to the Indian market. Kivoro’s graphene-based Heat Transfer Additive is exactly the kind of breakthrough that the Indian industry is seeking.”
Impact on the Corrugated Industry
The collaboration is expected to help Indian manufacturers unlock several benefits, including:
The partnership reinforces the commitment of both companies to sustainability, technological advancement, and value creation for industrial customers.
Source: BSE
