The partnership is expected to provide customers with a consolidated point of contact ready to provide access to Imerys’ expansive multi-mineral product portfolio, backed by IMCD’s technical sales expertise, laboratory support and extensive footprint in the region. IMCD will represent nearly all Imerys mineral offerings, with the exception of air float kaolin in Canada.

“This expanded distribution agreement is a testament to the trust and confidence we strive to build with our supplier partners,” said Marcus Jordan, Americas President, IMCD. “Teaming up with IMCD across the U.S. and Canada means access to our coast-to-coast, market-focused technical knowledge and logistical reach, delivering effective solutions, driving innovation and cultivating market growth. We very much look forward to further developing our already successful partnership with Imerys.”

According to Jim Murberger, SVP and General Manager, Imerys Performance Minerals Americas, “Partnering with IMCD is the next exciting step forward in our continuing efforts to provide customer-centric solutions through market-based expertise and infrastructure. We are proud to realize our goal of providing customers with one point of contact through IMCD. They have proven to be a great partner that can offer the support our customers need, when they need it and where they need it.”

IMCD is a speciality materials distributor that serves all of Imerys’ core industries, supported by market-focused technical sales engineers and 35 warehouses throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its technical service teams are prepared to represent the complete Imerys Performance Minerals Americas portfolio, including engineered mineral solutions for Filtration, Polymers, Paints, Coatings, Rubber, Paper, Board and Ceramics.