Minerals Technologies Expands Paper and Packaging Business in Asia
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Minerals Technologies announced an expansion of its paper and packaging business in Asia that included the startup of three new satellite plants in 2025, 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 existing 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. In Asia overall, MTI operates in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand.
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Analyst Views on MTX
Wall Street analysts forecast MTX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MTX is 79.50 USD with a low forecast of 75.00 USD and a high forecast of 84.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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2 Buy
0 Hold
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Moderate Buy
Current: 66.270
Low
75.00
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79.50
High
84.00
Current: 66.270
Low
75.00
Averages
79.50
High
84.00
About MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. Its segments include Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Consumer & Specialties segment serves consumer end markets directly with mineral-to-market finished products and provides specialty mineral-based solutions and technologies that are an essential component of its customers’ finished products. This segment includes two product lines: Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives. Engineered Solutions segment serves industrial end markets with engineered systems, mineral blends, and technologies that are designed to improve its customers’ manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes two product lines: High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure. The Environmental & Infrastructure provides environmental, construction and remediation solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Minerals Technologies Expands in Asia with Four New Paper and Packaging Satellites
- Market Expansion: Minerals Technologies launched two new satellites in China and one in India in 2025, while doubling capacity at an existing site in India, demonstrating strong growth momentum in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Focus on Packaging: 50% of MTI's expansions in Asia during 2025 and 2026 will be dedicated to packaging applications, reflecting the company's strategic emphasis on this market and its future growth potential.
- Sales Growth: Since 2022, MTI's volumes in Asia have increased by 30%, with packaging sales more than doubling, indicating the company's leadership position and strong market demand in this sector.
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