Case Stories If you enjoy reading lengthy technical articles – packed with information that only you and a few others understand – you'll love this part of the website. Akzo Nobel Inks: Vigorous centenarian Akzo Nobel Inks in Trelleborg is approaching its 100th anniversary. But the vitality of the company is far from diminished. Read more about Akzo Nobel Inks: Vigorous centenarian Market in growth "We are a global player in the carbon black business," says Dr Rainer Panenka, who is in charge of Degussa-Hüls Technical Market Management Rubber Applications. Read more about Market in growth Important product for many applications When Degussa-Hüls – the second biggest producer of carbon black – sets about making carbon black for the demanding printing ink and rubber industry as well as other special applications, it mostly uses carbochemical oils as a raw material. Read more about Important product for many applications