Kronos and Omya have signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of titanium dioxide pigments in Switzerland with effect from 1 January 2020.

The new sales partnership will mainly cover the markets for paints & coatings, thermoplastic polymers & elastomers, adhesives and paper. The aim of the cooperation is to improve performance and service to customers.

About Omya

Omya is a global producer of industrial minerals based on calcium carbonate and dolomite and is active worldwide in the distribution of specialty chemicals. Its customer base includes many industries such as building materials, printing and writing paper, technical polymers, packaging, food, personal care, cleaning, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and forestry, water and energy.The company was founded in 1884 in Switzerland and today has 8,000 employees at more than 175 locations in more than 50 countries.

About Kronos

Kronos is a worldwide manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments. The company's production capacity is around 550,000 tonnes per year. Kronos has six production facilities located in five countries on two continents: in Europe in Leverkusen and Nordenham/Germany, in Fredrikstad/Norway and in Gent/Belgium, in North America in Lake Charles, Louisiana/USA, and in Varennes, Quebec/Canada.

Find Quality Titanium Dioxide Suppliers on OKCHEM: 

Jinan Yuxing Chemical Co, Ltd

Guangxi Bluestar Dahua Chemical Co., Ltd 

HANGZHOU PRATIQUE PERFORMANCE MATERIAL SCIENCE CO.,LTD

WPA CHEMICALS LIMITED

GOLDEN DRAGON DMCC

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