Under this distribution agreement, Omya will market Arkema's Plastic Additives range for various polymer markets (impact modifier and processing aid solutions): Plastistrength ®, Durastrength ®, Clearstrength ® and Biostrength ® across Europe, except Spain and Portugal. This agreement is based on genuine synergy between the two companies: by leveraging its distribution network in Europe, Omya will bring extensive business opportunities for Arkema and provide a complete plastic additives range as well as tailor-made services to its clients.

"We are pleased that Arkema has chosen Omya as its exclusive distributor in most of Europe to trade its Plastic Additives. We have a strong customer base established over the past 130 years. We are confident that our customers will appreciate this opportunity to have access to Arkema's Plastic Additives" commented Bill Cardew, Omya's Vice President Sales Europe.

"This distribution agreement fits perfectly with our long-term development strategy for Plastic Additives in Europe.  Arkema products will achieve a deeper market penetration while further enhancing our customer service. We are excited by the many synergies that will emerge from our two companies' combined know-how" added Arkema's Plastic Additives Commercial Director Martin Burki.

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Plastistrength®processing aids help the processing of PVC by promoting fusion, improving meltstrength, eliminating surface defects and decreasing plate-out.

Durastrength®impact modifiers are optimized for PVC, Polycarbonate and its main alloys PC/PBT and PC/ABS.

Clearstrength®MBS impact modifiers are used in PVC applications. C-series products are designed for high transparency and impact performance in PVC, Polycarbonate and its main alloys PC/PBT and PC/ABS. 

Biostrength®sustainable modifiers are outstanding impact and processing modifiers designed to improve the performance of biopolymers such as polylactic acid (PLA).

These Plastic Additives are manufactured in Vlissingen, Netherlands.

A global chemical company and France's leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, some 14,000 employees and 10 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue of €6.1 billion, and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands.


Omyais a leading global producer of industrial minerals - mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite - and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. The company's major markets are forest products (fiber based products such as paper, board and tissue), polymers, building materials (paints, coatings, sealants, adhesives and construction) as well as life sciences (food, feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environment and agriculture). Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 150 locations in over 50 countries with 8,000 employees.

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