Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its long-standing partnership with EMS Grivory to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The change will take effect on 1 July 2026 and will include a mutually exclusive mandate covering EMS Grivory’s portfolio of specialized high-performance polyamide (PA) solutions in these markets. The partnership extension continues the companies’ existing activities in Italy, France, and Central and Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Within the new geographic scope, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will provide access to EMS Grivory’s portfolio of specialized high-performance and specialty polyamides, including the Grivory, Grilamid, Grilon, Grinova and GreenLine brands. These materials are used in demanding applications for automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial and consumer goods markets, with a particular focus on metal replacement, lightweighting and functional integration.
According to the information provided, the move into the United Kingdom and Ireland builds on Omya Performance Polymer Distribution’s expertise in polyamides and the company’s existing track record. Local capabilities are to be strengthened through commercial presence, technical support and application development, with the involvement of Distrupol, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution’s UK and Ireland business. Carsten Harms, CEO of Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, said: "This development represents a natural next step in strengthening our long-standing partnership with EMS Grivory across Europe. Building on our established collaboration, we are expanding into the UK and Ireland with a clear focus on delivering growth through specialized high-performance polyamide solutions for metal replacement, lightweighting and functional integration."
Scope of the partnership and market relevance
EMS Grivory stated that the expansion of the partnership with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution into the United Kingdom and Ireland strengthens the company’s presence in these important markets and enhances its ability to support customers locally. As emphasized, together the companies provide direct access to a broad portfolio of high-performance polymers, backed by expertise in materials, applications and engineering support. EMS Grivory is part of the EMS Group and specializes in the development and production of specialized high-performance polyamide materials for advanced engineering applications worldwide.
According to the information provided, with this expansion Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is further strengthening its role as a distribution partner in Europe, supporting principals and customers with specialized high-performance polyamide solutions and application expertise.
Carsten Harms, CEO of Omya Performance Polymer Distribution
