Barcelona recently hosted the 2025 Recovered Carbon Black Conference, organised by Smithers. Despite global economic uncertainties, the event saw a surge in new technology providers specialising in jet mills and pelletisers, and a global turnout of over 300 delegates. Arthur Bates (Smithers) discusses the optimism of the sector and the feedback-driven strategy already shaping the roadmap for 2026.
Arthur Bates on the Success of the 2025 rCB Conference
You can watch our full video report from the rCB Conference on our YouTube Channel.
Chapters:
0:14 Barcelona: The Hub for rCB Innovation
0:44 A Breakthrough Year: Opening the 2025 Show
1:11 Arthur Bates: Exceeding Expectations in a Lean Economy
1:38 Market in Transition: New Faces and Exhibitor Growth
2:48 Tech Surge: Jet Mills, Pelletisers, and Post-Processing
4:07 Shaping the Strategy: The Roadmap for 2026
6:13 Conclusion: A Maturing rCB Industry
CORRECTION: The video states that Arthur Bates’s role is Global Events and Field Marketing Manager for Smithers. This is inaccurate. The correct role is Senior Events Manager.
