Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in Switzerland in 1884, we now employ 9,000 people across 170 locations in 50 countries. For 140 years, we have had a positive influence on people's lives, developing solutions to everyday challenges that are practical, efficient and sustainable.Omya provides added-value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the needs of current and future generations. Our products can be found in a wide variety of everyday items, improving their functionality, appearance or sustainability. We also partner with leading manufacturers to offer specialty ingredients and engineered materials worldwide, including a full portfolio of pigments, binders and additives. Our focus on ‘Thinking of Tomorrow' identifies ways in which our natural minerals and our associated distribution portfolio can be used to improve the performance of other products and processes. Working closely with customers to solve their challenges often means finding ways of helping them become more sustainable, by reducing their carbon footprint, optimizing their use of resources, minimizing waste, improving circularity or protecting the environment.Customers rely on Omya for a comprehensive range of high-quality products, backed up by expert technical support, exceptional customer service, regulatory advice and quality control.