Imerys S.A.

Imerys S.A. is a global leader in providing specialized mineral-based solutions to a diverse range of industries worldwide. The company's operations are structured into two primary segments: Performance Minerals and High Temperature Solutions. Through its Performance Minerals segment, Imerys develops a variety of additives for interior and exterior paints (including decorative, marine, and can coatings), and for the production of rubber goods, tires, medical devices, and cables. They also supply essential minerals for both technical and traditional ceramics, such as floor and wall tiles, large slabs, sanitaryware, and tableware. Additionally, this segment provides components for high-purity silicon metal, which is utilized in aluminum alloys, electronics, solar panels, and construction materials like insulation ceiling tiles. Other offerings include functional additives for plastics and thermoset materials used across automotive, construction, packaging, and hygiene sectors; fillers and coatings for graphic paper, board, and packaging; and filtration agents for liquids and blood plasma. Furthermore, they offer graphite and carbon-based solutions critical for lithium-ion and alkaline batteries, polymers, fuel cells, and carbon brushes. The High Temperature Solutions segment specializes in refractory minerals and solutions designed for demanding high-temperature industrial processes. Products from this segment include bentonite for foundry molds, alumina and zirconia for abrasive applications, and advanced binders for construction materials like dry mix mortars and floor screeds. Imerys's extensive product portfolio serves a wide array of markets, including construction, paper and board, mobile energy, steelmaking, agriculture, food, automotive, and cosmetics. Established in 1880, the company is headquartered in Paris, France, and operates as a subsidiary of Belgian Securities BV.