Omya Specialty Materials

One-stop shop technical solutions for customers worldwide through the global distribution of minerals and chemicals.

Omya Specialty Materials is our new business unit focusing on the sales and distribution of specialty materials. It brings together our long-standing distribution portfolio of pigments, binders, additives and life science ingredients from leading manufacturers and our own extensive range of mineral-based products. This unified portfolio streamlines the supply chain and provides one-stop shop technical solutions for customers.

Over 130 years in distribution

Omya first started distributing products on behalf of other companies back in 1894. In the last 130 years we have developed exceptional relationships with some of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty materials. This extensive experience in the global distribution of minerals and chemicals is a strong foundation for Omya Specialty Materials and its future growth.

Complete solutions for customers worldwide

Our comprehensive portfolio of minerals and chemicals, supported by local market and technical expertise, enables us to deliver complete technical solutions for customers. With access to our vast network of laboratories and regional innovation centers, customers benefit from expert technical advice, application development, and performance optimization. Exceptional customer service includes global quality control, specialist regulatory guidance, and worldwide logistics.

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Market access and brand support for principals

Our principals trust us to support their brands and product portfolios with technical expertise and a deep understanding of their markets. Our significant presence in all regions, supported by ongoing investment in people, technology and logistics, provides manufacturers and principals with a truly global sales and distribution network. Our account managers nurture existing long-term customer relationships and build new ones to grow our own and principals’ businesses.

Unprecedented market access and opportunity

Omya has invested heavily in infrastructure and technical expertise across the world to develop the markets we operate in. Our principals benefit from our vast network of customers and channels to market as well as the technical and regulatory support we offer through our people and our research and development centers.