The effect pigments manufacturer Eckart has entered into a joint venture agreement with Runaya. The joint venture is building a new plant in Orissa, India, to manufacture sustainable spherically atomised aluminum granules. For example, the joint venture will use recycled aluminum and energy from renewable sources for its production. The joint venture will serve the growing Indian market. Runaya and Eckart have also signed a memorandum of understanding to manufacture high-quality aluminum pigments.