New Product Development
Imerys’ research laboratories have an enviable track record for innovation, developing new applications to satisfy its customers’ requirements. Imerys engineers its minerals to provide customers with a competitive edge, either in technical perfomance of the finished product or in the maufacturing process.
Centre for Excellence for Pigments Applications
Imerys’ Research & Development facilites have become a centres of excellence for the paper industry.
The aim is to develop the most efficient processes to produce the most effective product for each application, backed up by the best possible technical service and advice. Imerys works extensively with universities and external institutes in Europe and the USA to ensure it draws on knowledge and expertise at the forefront of technology.
Process Knowledge
The secret of Imerys’ high performance minerals lies in the specialised processes used to add performance. These include pulverisation, purification, refining, blending, drying, and classification. Many of these processes have been developed by Imerys, and the resulting benefits are unique to its calcium carbonate and kaolin products.
Product and Application Development
Our pigments are designed to bring advanced properties to your sheet to achieve more brilliant images, and less downtime for you and your printing and converting customers. To support your evolution and reformulation of grades, Imerys is focused on the twin goal of raising the value of the pigments we provide, and lowering the overall cost of your operations. At research centers in Cornwall, UK and Middle Georgia, US, our scientists are at work to develop pigment solutions for higher value and lower cost