Welcome to Omya in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

Omya is a leading global producer of essential minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials, serving a diverse range of customers and markets.

 

Our natural minerals, known for their low carbon footprint, provide efficient and sustainable solutions to challenges in productivity, processing, and performance. We offer a complete solution to customers by sourcing high-quality, eco­ friendly specialty materials from trusted global partners to meet the evolving needs of the Argentinean, Paraguayan and Uruguayan markets. Close tracking of current and emerging trends enables the development of innovative ingredients and cutting edge formulation examples that align with market demands.

 

Our team of technical experts provides specialized services from our Construction Laboratory in Buenos Aires — including material testing, formulation support, and application development — complemented by the advanced research, development, and application capabilities of our state-of-the-art laboratories in Cincinnati, USA. The team works directly with customers to develop high quality, reliable solutions that meet the needs of current and future generations.

Industries we serve in the Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

Paints and coatings

Omya offers an extensive range of standard and specialty grades of calcium carbonate with different particle sizes and optical values for various coatings applications. Our products can enhance the performance of your coatings and reduce formulation costs. In addition, Omya partners with leading producers of specialty chemicals to provide a comprehensive solutions portfolio to the paint and coatings industry, including pigments, thickeners, rheology modifiers, binders and functional additives.

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Polymers

Omya meets the essential needs of current and future generations with technically advanced, responsibly sourced raw materials that improve sustainability, cost efficiency and allow for supply chain optimization. Our products enhance profitability by increasing productivity, lowering energy demand and optimizing material costs. Omya does it possible, to make breath a plastic film, to enhance pigmentation improving pigment dispersion, thermal conductivity, printing properties, and processability. 

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Building and construction

Omya uses its technical expertise and decades of experience in minerals to develop products that are sustainable and high performing. From lightweighting and insulation to aesthetics and protection, we contribute to the functionality and efficiency of our customers’ products. With a wide range of products, Omya offers polymers and additives to optimize industry technical needs.

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Agriculture

In agriculture, Omya addresses the productivity challenges faced by farmers. Through our high-quality mineral-based solutions, we optimize soil health and boost crop yields proven in Argentinean soils with permanent trials on different crops. Find out what sets us apart from others and join us in cultivating a more productive and sustainable future. 

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