Technical Polymer Applications

Calcium Carbonate and dolomite produced by Omya significantly enhance processes and act as mineral modifiers in numerous polymers and engineeried materialapplications. For our customers, we are continuously seeking for value adding solutions to reduce formulation costs and energy consumption and in addition, lower the carbon footprint of the end product.

Going beyond products into processes, Omya combines advanced mineral technology and expertise of more than 130 years with exclusive technical and commercial distribution partnerships. Performance polymers and additives from leading producers complement Omya's comprehensive portfolio of Calcium Carbonates and dolomites, to offer our customers unrivalled market advantage.

At Omya, we relentlessly push the boundaries of established applications and introduce novel products to open up new markets by investigating additional mineral modifiers, innovative formulations and new technologies.

 





News

Omya extends Lightweight Fillers portfolio with the acquisition of Bublon®

Omya extends Lightweight Fillers portfolio with the acquisition of Bublon®

OFTRINGEN, Switzerland and GLEISDORF, Austria - June 1, 2023 - Omya, a global producer of industrial minerals, has acquired Bublon GmbH, a technology leader in producing lightweight fillers / microspheres using closed cell expanded perlite.

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https://www.omya.com/Documents/news/Media%20Release_Omya_acquisition_Bublon_01_June_2023.pdf
Omya to consolidate Calcium Carbonate production capacity for Paper & Board applications in Europe.

Omya to consolidate Calcium Carbonate production capacity for Paper & Board applications in Europe.

Omya, the global producer of industrial minerals and distributor of specialty chemicals, is announcing plans to consolidate its calcium carbonate production capacity in Europe around its strategic assets in order to adjust to current and future customer demand in paper and board applications.

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https://www.omya.com/Documents/news/Media%20release_Omya_REU_asset_consolidation_PB.pdf
Omya announces new investments for the paper and board industry in Asia Pacific

Omya announces new investments for the paper and board industry in Asia Pacific

Oftringen (Switzerland), April 28, 2023. The announced investments are for the manufacturing of calcium carbonate in 7 locations in Asia Pacific for long-term partners in the paper and board industry.

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https://www.omya.com/Documents/news/Media%20Release_20230204_Announcement_SICIT_Omya_.pdf