LBB Specialties to Distribute Imerys' Mineral Ingredients in North America

LBB Specialties (LBBS) announced a new partnership with Imerys. The agreement designates LBBS as the preferred distributor of Imerys' ImerCare® personal care product line and mineral products for the food and nutrition markets. The partnership covers the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Through this collaboration, LBBS will provide technical support to customers in the personal care, life sciences, and food and nutrition markets, providing mineral solutions tailored to their unique formulation needs. Imerys' mineral ingredients are renowned for their high purity, consistent performance, and versatility, designed with customers' evolving needs in mind.

This collaboration will enhance LBBS's product portfolio and expand its access to innovative, sustainable mineral technologies. The combination of Imerys' world-renowned expertise in mineral science and LBBS's market reach and customer support will provide formulators with a robust resource for complex technical and regulatory challenges.

Thomas Van Valkenburgh, President and CEO of LBB Specialties, said, "We are honored to be collaborating with Imerys. Their exceptional track record in mineral-based innovation aligns perfectly with our customer-first approach and technical capabilities. Together, we will deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of formulators across North America."

Matthew Centa, Vice President of Filtration, Ceramics, and Life Sciences at Imerys, said, "Our collaboration with LBB Specialties is a key step in our journey to meet the unique needs of our customers. Their market knowledge, technical expertise, and strong customer relationships make them an ideal partner to help us expand our reach and deliver innovative mineral solutions to key sectors across North America. We look forward to embarking on this new chapter of growth and building on our success together."