Omya Distribution

omya.com

Specialty
Materials
Distribution
 About Omya
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from
calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of
specialty materials.

The company provides innovative products and environmental solutions that

contribute to its customers’ competitiveness in multiple industries such as
Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Food, Pharma, Personal & Home Care,
Agriculture, Water, and Energy.

Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to

more than 160 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees.

Committed to implementing the principles of sustainability at all company

levels, Omya provides added-value products and services from responsibly
sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations.

PLANT
OFFICE
Americas
Europe
Greater South & East
Asia Pacific

Plant
Office
Technology Center

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We are a global distributor
of specialty materials
Serving more than 30,000 customers in distribution to a business size of over CHF 1.2 bn annually,
Omya ranks among the largest specialty materials distributors in the world.

For over four generations, Omya has integrated itself throughout the value chain in a broad
range of industries, namely polymer processing, paints & coatings, construction, consumer goods,
agriculture, water treatment, paper and board manufacturing.

This has been achieved by developing a full solution portfolio comprising of high-performance
additives, binders, engineered materials, ingredients, and pigments.

Sales into key markets

Consumer Goods Polymer

33%
17%
Food & Beverage
Compounding
Building Materials
Plastic Packaging
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Automotive
Personal Care & Cosmetics Electrical & Electronics
Home Care Healthcare & Medical

Paper and Board

Graphical & Specialty Paper
6%
Fiberbased Packaging
Functional Barrier Coatings

30%
Environmental
Solutions Construction

14%
Agriculture
Paints & Coatings
Adhesives & Sealants
Mortars & Concretes
Water Treatment Building Materials
Air Treatment

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Our customers can expect
quality and compliance
Serving our customers is the core value of the Omya brand. We are committed to exceeding our
customers’ expectations each and every day. Our team of sales, technical and regulatory staff have a
deep understanding of local markets and requirements.

Corporate Health & Safety rules are strictly followed without compromise in all countries. At Omya,
we consider regulatory compliance as a minimum requirement in our overall sustainability strategy.

Technical services & innovation

Omya designs its service solutions based on our customers’ requirements and applications. In
addition to offering comprehensive world-class customer support, our focused and dedicated
technical staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians are available to collaborate in the
development of our customers’ innovation pipeline.

With technical laboratories at our headquarters in Oftringen, Switzerland, and dedicated regional
technical service hubs throughout Europe, the Americas, and Asia, we have the capabilities to
implement best practices in accordance with local demands.

Our partnerships are based on

trust and fairness
At Omya, we value long-lasting relationships with both our principals and customers. We follow
a strong code of conduct that emphasizes trust, fairness, and compliance to ensure dependability
with our business partners. The greatest compliment our partners share with us is their continued
entrustment of business spanned decades.

CUSTOMER CARE INNOVATION SUSTAINABILIT Y

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Adding value

Key facts
· A distribution portfolio of over 21,000 specialty
products from over 1,500 leading suppliers
· Serving more than 30,000 customers in
distribution, globally
· Comprehensive and flexible logistic solutions
· Over 120 warehouse locations worldwide
· Present in 134 countries
· Over 130 years of business heritage
· 9,000 employees
· 7 laboratories and 7 pilot plants for innovation

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 Local knowledge
global understanding
Integrated service and sales solutions
Omya’s capacity as a global distributor of specialty materials extends from our
partnerships with blue-chip principals. With a carefully curated portfolio of
specialty and commodity products, our regional and local resources can effectively
capture the market demands. Utilizing our unrivaled local presence and market
access through the Omya group’s mineral heritage, we have created a global
network of integrated service and sales solutions.

Our regional technical service teams, logistics experts, regulatory & compliance
specialists, and marketing professionals continuously support the development of
new business by analyzing the trends to capture in the markets.

Providing growth opportunities

Our deep knowledge of local markets, cultures, infrastructure, and regulations
facilitates access to new markets and increase market share. In addition to
our organic growth strategy, we continue strengthening our market position
through carefully selected investments.

Joint development projects

We seek to provide value-added solutions for customers that boost their processes,
product efficiencies, time to market, and profitability. Omya collaborates closely
with principals and customers to fully understand market & innovation trends.
Understanding the technical specifications of our Principals’ products and being
present early in the customers’ innovation pipeline, enables our teams to advise on
the most suitable materials.

Laboratory analysis, reformulation support, and implementation assistance are key

capabilities Omya has available to support our customers’ projects.

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CUSTOMER CARE

Serving our customers’ needs is

essential to Omya.
As a full solution provider we offer our customers
· Unique technical knowledge developed through our own research
and development laboratories.
· Sales, technical and regulatory specialists with a deep understanding
of local markets and requirements.
· Minerals expertise enabling a unique formulation & application insight.
· Portfolios designed to add value to product formulations.
· Comprehensive, flexible, and adaptable logistical solutions.

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Our commitment and service
Compliance and reliability
Omya Principals are among the leading companies in their respective markets and place
the most stringent requirements on their distributors. Omya ensures safety, environmental
compliance, and adherence to regulations to maintain maximum reliability and quality in
delivery.

One-stop shopping backed with technical service

Our global distribution network of blue-chip principals allows for a smooth material
procurement experience that enhances your strategy and facilitates focus on developing
new applications and innovation. Leverage Omya’s extensive technical support in analytics,
microscopy, microbiology, printing technology, and quality management.

Global reach and local market access

Benefit from the worldwide geographic coverage and local expertise of our sales and service
technicians. Our significant presence and market access allows us to facilitate contact with the
local customer base, globally.

Omya International AG, Baslerstrasse 42, CH-4665 Oftringen, email: distribution@omya.com

For more information visit specialty-materials.omya.com

Omya has taken every possible care to ensure that the information herein is correct in all aspects. However, Omya cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions which may be
found herein, nor will it accept responsibility for any use which may be of the information, the same having been given in good faith, but without legal responsibility. This information
does not give rise to any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including fitness for purpose and non-infringement of intellectual property. The technical information presented
comprises typical data and should not be taken as representing a specification. Omya reserves the right to change any of the data without notice.

Source: Omya International (2022/10) EN