MTI expands with four new satellites in Asia
Minerals Technologies (MTI) expands in India and China with four new paper and packaging satellites, while doubling capacity at a site in India.
18 Jan 2026 | By Jiya Somaiya
In 1986, MTI pioneered the paper satellite concept, and today MTI operates 56 satellites worldwide
On 14 January, Minerals Technologies (MTI) announced an expansion of its paper and packaging business in Asia. The expansion includes the start-up of three new satellite plants in 2026, the doubling of capacity at an existing satellite, and the expected commissioning of an additional new satellite in early 2026.
In 2025, the company expanded its footprint in Asia by launching two new satellites in China and one in India, as well as doubling the capacity of a plant in India. An additional new satellite in China is expected to launch in early 2026.
These investments are designed to boost growth across markets, enabling customers to produce high-quality products, enhance productivity, and adopt sustainable practices.
MTI’s paper and packaging satellite plants are on-site facilities at paper mills that integrate MTI’s minerals-based filling and coating pigments into customers’ production processes.
Douglas Dietrich, chairman and CEO, commented on the expansion, “We are reinforcing our global leadership in paper and packaging filler and coating technologies as we expand in what we see as a significant, underpenetrated addressable market in Asia.”
Dietrich added, “We will continue to partner with our customers as they bring new paper and board capacity to the market and drive the deployment of our products and innovative, renewable technologies.”
DJ Monagle III, group president of MTI’s consumer and specialities segment, said, “Since 2022, our volumes in Asia have grown by 30%, including the more than doubling of our sales for packaging applications.”
He added, “In fact, 50% of our Asia expansions in 2025 and 2026 are dedicated to packaging. With this, we remain the regional leader and are well-positioned for continued growth.”
MTI aims to set the global standard for innovation in paper and packaging by applying its crystal engineering technology and deep minerals expertise to calcium carbonate, helping customers achieve superior paper quality while reducing costs.
In 1986, MTI pioneered the paper satellite concept, and today MTI operates 56 satellites worldwide.