Omya Performance Polymer Distribution

Improve productivity, design, performance, weight, recyclability, and carbon footprint reduction with our portfolio.

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Omya completes acquisition of Distrupol to create global polymers distribution business

Headquartered in Switzerland, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution represents leading polymer manufacturers, distributing a wide portfolio of specialty materials to the global polymer industry.

 

Recently created, it combines Omya’s existing Engineered Materials business in Europe, the Americas, China, Southeast Asia, India and Africa, with its first acquisition, Distrupol, a leading polymer distributor in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries. 

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This is a great opportunity for Distrupol and our team. I am very much looking forward to working with Omya to grow the business and build a truly global polymer distribution platform."

- Richard Orme, Distrupol Managing Director

We are delighted to welcome our new colleagues and are looking forward to working together to build a market-leading distribution business for this important market.”

- Carsten Harms, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution CEO

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution's innovative portfolio

Our first-class portfolio enables customers to improve productivity, design, performance, weight, recyclability, and carbon footprint reduction by combining the right materials with the best processes. Innovative principals support our vision to become a globally recognized, reliable polymer distribution partner of choice.

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Omya Performance Polymer Distribution's portfolio

Market sectors

Omya works closely with producers of engineered materials and polymers to bring innovative, efficient solutions to our global customers in many industries:

  • Automotive
  • Bitumen modification
  • Coatings and road markings
  • Construction
  • Electrical, electronics and energy
  • Industrial applications
  • Healthcare and medical
  • Household and consumer goods
  • Mobility
  • Optical
  • Packaging

Polymers types

  • Recycled
  • Engineered
  • Technical
  • Techno commodity
  • Commodity
  • Polymer modification
  • Thermoplastic elastomers and adhesives 

Benefits to customers

  • Application development
  • Innovative design
  • Product and material recommendations
  • Recyclability and green solutions
  • Weight reduction
  • Supply  chain logistics and stocking
  • Technical support and trouble shooting
  • Process analysis eg melt flow
  • Tool design

Benefits to Principals

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is a trusted partner for Principals wishing to increase their global market reach and create reliable, long-term growth. Our significant local presence and relevant technical expertise enables the development of customers in markets and industry segments which are otherwise difficult for Principals to access.

Application development and product innovation drive organic growth, whilst effective worldwide supply chain logistics ensure availability of a broad range of complementary polymers to customers. We support Principals with brand and marketing campaigns, including industry exhibitions and conferences and offer the highest standards in regulatory, safety and quality management.

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