Omya has launched a new business unit specializing in the sales and distribution of specialty materials. The new business unit, Omya Specialty Materials, integrates the company’s minerals and chemicals into one distribution entity.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Omya Specialty Materials combines a comprehensive portfolio of pigments, binders, additives and life science ingredients from leading manufacturers with the company’s own extensive range of mineral-based products. 

Focusing on added value, Omya Specialty Materials is unique in providing a worldwide sales network for leading suppliers, resulting in one-stop shop technical solutions for customers.

Thoralf Gliese, chief commercial officer at Omya, said, “The new business unit integrates our minerals and chemicals into one unified distribution portfolio, which will streamline our supply chain for customers. As a distribution partner for leading suppliers of chemicals and additives, Omya Specialty Materials has the advantages of broad technical expertise, long-term customer relationships, and worldwide logistics.”

Omya Specialty Materials will operate alongside Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, which was created in early 2025 to focus on the global performance polymer market following the acquisition of Distrupol.

For additional information about Omya, visit www.omya.com. Read more about raw materials suppliers to the adhesives and sealants industry by visiting ASI’s raw materials and chemicals topics page.