Omya will present its minerals, performance polymers and specialty distribution offering at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Hall 6, booth D75. The company plans to detail how calcium carbonate can boost performance while contributing to lower carbon footprints, alongside pre-consumer recycled grades, including food-contact approved options, to support circularity and regulatory compliance. Omya will outline technology that enables calcium carbonate to be safely used in engineering materials and sensitive biopolymers, addressing previous processing limitations and improving affordability and scalability for greener materials. The program also covers lightweighting solutions targeting high strength-to-weight designs in automotive, aerospace and electronics, next-generation ultra-thin grades for breathable films, and the commercialization of calcium carbonate in fiber production for nonwovens, textiles and carpets. In addition, the stand will host the official debut of Omya Performance Polymers Distribution, which combines Omya’s global polymer distribution network with the recently acquired Distrupol to offer an expanded portfolio of specialty polymer materials and technical support.
Debut of Omya Performance Polymers Distribution
Omya Performance Polymers Distribution will co-exhibit for the first time at K 2025. The entity brings together Omya’s distribution reach and the capabilities of Distrupol, a European player in the sales and application development of thermoplastic polymers, rubbers and elastomers. According to Omya, the unified platform is designed to address demands in an evolving global market by providing access to a broad range of specialty polymer materials coupled with polymer expertise and application know-how.
Calcium carbonate for decarbonization and circularity
Omya emphasizes the role of calcium carbonate in improving material performance while helping to reduce carbon emissions. The portfolio includes pre-consumer recycled grades, with options suitable for food-contact applications, to support circularity targets and compliance needs. The company has developed technology to enable the safe incorporation of calcium carbonate in engineering polymers and sensitive biopolymers, removing earlier processing barriers. This approach aims to make such plastics more cost-effective and scalable in use cases where lower environmental impact is a priority.
Lightweighting and high-performance applications
Lightweighting remains a focus for design efficiency across industries. Omya’s lightweight fillers target high strength-to-weight ratios for applications in automotive, aerospace and electronics. The company indicates that these solutions can simplify part design, improve manufacturability and support system integration. Collaboration with OEMs is positioned as a means to tailor polymer systems that meet defined performance and sustainability objectives.
Breathable film and fiber applications
For breathable films, Omya is expanding its product offering with next-generation ultra-thin grades, aiming to support efficient production while maintaining film performance. In fiber production, where calcium carbonate adoption has been limited by technical challenges, Omya reports it has commercialized its use in nonwovens, textiles and carpets. The company cites benefits such as cost reduction, lower environmental impact and application-specific performance, opening additional options for process efficiency and product design.
Specialty materials and one-stop support
Beyond minerals, Omya partners with leading manufacturers of specialty materials to supply functional fillers, pigments and additives to customers worldwide. The range includes bio-based additives and products intended to reduce CO2 while maintaining or enhancing functionality. With global reach and technical support, the company positions its offering as a one-stop solution from formulation through to performance, aiming to simplify complexity and accelerate development cycles for polymer applications.
