Oftringen (Switzerland), March 7, 2022. Omya announces a temporary surcharge on its Calcium Carbonate products in Europe with immediate effect.

With the escalation of the geopolitical situation, Omya has immediately taken measures to ensure business continuity. While it is impossible to predict every potential crisis scenario, Omya Supply Chain Teams across Europe keep closely monitoring the situation. Thanks to the Groups’ strong production footprint, its numerous, strategically spread logistics assets and a reliable distribution network, Omya is confident to be very well prepared to mitigate as best as possible any production and delivery disruptions.

However, due to this crisis situation, Omya is highly exposed to further unprecedent cost escalation of electricity, oil, diesel, fuel, raw materials, chemicals and logistics costs.

The magnitude of these impacts cannot be absorbed and requires to implement temporary surcharges with immediate effect. They will be adjusted according to the ongoing cost developments and canceled as soon as the situation allows.
These temporary surcharges are implemented in addition to the previously announced price increases which had become necessary to mitigate the significant cost inflation the industry has faced over the past months.

If you have any of questions on the content of this press release, please contact:

Chantal Eigenheer Corporate Communications: Phone direct: +41 627892039 eMail: chantal.eigenheer@omya.com

About Omya
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. The company provides a wealth of innovative product solutions that contribute to its customers’ competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Food and Personal & Home Care. Omya further provides Environmental Solutions targeting the agriculture, water and energy markets. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 175 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees.
Committed to implementing the principles of sustainability at all company levels, Omya provides added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations. omya.com

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