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About Omya About Omya Inc. About Omya, Inc. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. 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. Omya is a leading global producer of essential minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in Switzerland in 1884 and privately owned, we employ 9,000 people across 160 plants in 50 countries. Omya provides added-value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the needs of current and future generations. Customers rely on us for a comprehensive range of sustainable, high-quality products, backed up by exceptional customer service, regulatory advice and quality control. Our focus on ‘Thinking of Tomorrow’ leads to the development of innovative, relia-ble solutions that help customers solve their challenges. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a distributor of specialty materials. Founded in Switzerland in 1884 and privately owned, Omya employs approximately 9,000 people across 170 locations in more than 50 countries. The company delivers sustainable, high‑quality products and services supported by exceptional customer service, regulatory expertise, and rigorous quality control—all guided by its commitment to “Thinking of Tomorrow.” Omya is also the creator of the GreenLight Fertilizer brand, a breakthrough solution developed specifically for turf and golf operations. GreenLight Fertilizer breaks down within minutes upon contact with moisture, making nutrients immediately available to plants. This rapid activation allows golf courses and turf facilities to reopen almost immediately after fertilizing or liming, minimizing downtime without compromising performance. The fast breakdown enhances efficiency, flexibility, and consistency while promoting more responsible and sustainable nutrient use. Through GreenLight Fertilizer, Omya provides forward‑thinking, practical solutions that meet today’s operational demands while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Omya is a leading producer of calcium carbonate and a trusted supplier of innovative ingredients for food and nutritional products. Our high-quality solutions are ideal for a wide range of applications, including functional beverages, gummies, snack bars, smoothies, bakery products, and nutritional fortification. Driven by a passion for service excellence and a commitment to delivering effective, sustainable solutions, Omya is a reliable partner in helping our customers achieve success in product development and innovation. Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. 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, Omya is a global leader in calcium carbonate and a trusted distributor of innovative specialty ingredients for the U.S. personal care and cosmetics markets. We offer high‑performance functional ingredients—from actives and phospholipids to UV mineral filters and more—that elevate product quality and improve manufacturing efficiency. Our integrated portfolio combines premium materials with deep technical expertise, enabling us to deliver fully supported, ready‑to‑formulate solutions. This collaborative approach streamlines the supply chain, accelerates innovation, and helps brands bring differentiated products to market faster. Backed by decades of technical industry experience, Omya provides comprehensive consultative support with a strong focus on sustainable, natural, and high‑quality ingredient solutions. Partner with Omya to develop smarter formulation strategies and drive the next generation of personal care innovation. Omya is a dynamic, innovative, and customer-focused distributor of high quality specialty and natural ingredients from around the globe, serving the personal care market. Omya was founded in 1884 and is a leading global producer of calcium carbonate with over 175 locations worldwide. We offer world-class product innovation, formulation support, and customer service nationally, from our centers of excellence located in Long Beach, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Let our experts guide you in building the perfect formulation for your needs. Omya is a leading global producer of essential minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in Switzerland in 1884 and privately owned, we employ 9,000 people across 160 plants in 50 countries. Omya provides added-value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the needs of current and future generations. Customers rely on us for a comprehensive range of sustainable, high-quality products, backed up by exceptional customer service, regulatory advice and quality control. Our focus on ‘Thinking of Tomorrow’ leads to the development of innovative, reliable solutions that help customers solve their challenges. Omya is a leading global producer of essential minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our water treatment team works with distributors and plant operators around the world to improve the performance, sustainability, and safety of treatment processes for waste and drinking water. We provide tailored solutions for pH control and mineralization, ensuring optimal water quality. Our calcium and magnesium-based minerals, with their low carbon footprint, offer efficient, sustainable treatment solutions to replace conventional chemicals, improving safety and cutting operating costs. Our technical experts, support our partners on site for trial demonstration and industrial implementation, focusing on treatment plant efficiency to deliver sustainable proven results. Omya is a manufacturer of calcium carbonate and other mineral products for the water and wastewater treatment markets. Omya Optical and Omya Neutrasorb are safe and effective alternatives to existing chemicals used in the wastewater treatment for pH neutralization and alkalinity supplementation.