Omya is a global distributor of specialty chemical products focused on Industrial and Life Science applications and a global producer of industrial minerals, mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite. Omya's distribution network extends from coast to coast across the U.S.
DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper, plastics, and laminates industries. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan, all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates a mine in Starke, Fla.
"We see an outstanding fit between Omya's approach to the markets we serve together and expect that this partnership will improve our market position and better serve our customers in North America," said Miren Salsamendi, North America director, DuPont Titanium Technologies.
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