Driving Sustainability Forward: Phibro rCB Adds Natchez Rail Access

Natchez, MS – April 16, 2025 — Phibro rCB proudly celebrated another major milestone today, marking the completion of important railway upgrades that will support its end-of-life tire processing facility in Natchez, Mississippi. Company leaders, Natchez Railway representatives, and local officials gathered to commemorate this advancement, which strengthens the facility’s operations and its connection to the broader community.

Since acquiring the Natchez facility in early 2024, Phibro rCB has continued its mission to turn end-of-life tires into high-value products such as recovered carbon black and tire pyrolysis oil—key ingredients found in a variety of everyday goods. The completion of the rail connection marks a significant step in enhancing the facility’s logistics and expanding its reach.

"Phibro rCB’s vision is to lead the global effort in eliminating waste by transforming end-of-life tires into sustainable, renewable materials," said Fabrizio Zichichi, Managing Partner of Phibro rCB. "By recovering carbon black and producing renewable oils, we’re helping to create a truly circular tire lifecycle. Our commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship is matched by our deep connection to Adams County, our partners, and now the Natchez Railway. We are excited that rail cars will now be a part of our journey in Natchez. Our dream is to establish Natchez as the Capital of Sustainable Carbon Black, setting a new standard for sustainability in this industry."

Kellen Desmond, President of Natchez Railway, echoed the spirit of partnership and community investment: "At Natchez Railway, delivering results and serving our partners are core values. We’re proud to support Phibro rCB’s growth and grateful for the teamwork with the City of Natchez, Mayor Dan Gibson, Natchez Inc., and Adams County. Together, we’ve completed the critical track improvements to serve this important industrial site, and we look forward to continuing to connect Natchez businesses to broader markets."

Chandler Russ, Executive Director of Natchez, Inc., added: "Working with Phibro rCB has been a true pleasure. Expanding the business to incorporate rail transportation is a major milestone for our community. Thanks to Natchez Railway’s investment and collaboration, rail service has been successfully restored to our industrial site, opening new opportunities for economic growth."

Today, Phibro rCB’s Natchez facility supports over 50 employees across a range of positions, with plans to grow the team further as production and customer demand continue to expand.

About Phibro rCB: A leading company in the sustainable and circular economy field specializing in the conversion of end-of-life tires into recovered carbon black and renewable oils. Through proprietary processing technology, Phibro rCB delivers economic and environmental value to customers with sustainably sourced materials. Learn more by visiting the Phibro rCB website at phibrorcb.com.

About Natchez Railway: With a history dating back over a century, Natchez Railway operates a 65-mile line between Natchez and Brookhaven, Mississippi, connecting local communities to the national rail network. Through ongoing investments, including federal grants, Natchez Railway continues to strengthen its infrastructure to better serve the region's businesses and residents.

To read more about the completion of the railway improvements and Phibro rCB’s growing impact in Natchez, check out the full article from the Natchez Democrat: Back on Track: Railway Up, Running Again with Completion of Improvements, Adds Phibro’s Used Tire Processing Facility as Newest Business Partner.

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