Omya has rebuiltand expanded its calcium carbonate production plant in Orgon, France, creating a substantially higher capacity for its functionalized calcium carbonate product platform, a new packaging line and an on-site warehouse. The modern facility produces the company’s mineral grades for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications in accordance with the most stringent sustainability and quality standards.
Omyamanufactures its products from natural limestone sourced in the surrounds of Orgon,with a very low environmental footprint. In the plant, ultrapure calcium carbonate is functionalized by a patented, highly advanced process. The resulting mineral ingredients Omyapharm®, Omyafood™, Omyanutra®, Omyaforte™, Omyaskin® and Omyadent® offer multiple benefits for finished products, facilitate production processes and increase nutritional profiles.
Omyafood™, Omyanutra® and Omyaforte™have all the necessary certifications to be used in calcium-fortified foods or dietary supplements. The personal care grades Omyaskin® and Omyadent® for skin care and toothpaste formulas are COSMOS approved and NATRUE certified. In addition, Omya has received certification declaring that the site in Orgon manufactures pharmaceutical excipients according to the EXCiPACT Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) – this is alongside the pre-existing Certificate of Suitability (CEP) for its active pharmaceutical ingredientOmyapure®. The plant also complies withthe international quality, environmental, health and safety standards ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, SMETA and OHSAS 18001.
To successfully operate the plant while preserving and protectingthe delicate surroundings of theAlpilles natural park,Omyais considerate of the environment in all areas of its activity.With the help of local ecologists, the Orgonplant has initiated a recultivation plan to recreate areas where animalsnative to the areacan thrive. In addition, the impact of quarry and plant activities on the wildlife are reduced to an absolute minimum and are closely monitored.
Stefan Lander, Vice President Consumer Goods, Group Sales & Marketing at Omya, explains: “Omya has a strong commitment to responsible practices and stringent sustainability. Wherever weoperate, we take into account the sensitivitiesof local communities and environments.Conserving biodiversity isalways part of our decision-making process,and the cornerstone of landrestoration and water management policy.Orgon is a perfect example of our long-standing principles, and we are pleased to have this modern facility in ourcorporate network. The Orgon plant expansion is a major step for us, providing our customers with natural and highly functional minerals while maintaining a focus on economic and ecological efficiency.”
AboutOmya Group
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty ingredients.Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 175 locations in over 50 countries with 9,000 employees. Omya provides sustainable added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the needs of current and future generations. In the Consumer Goods sector, Omya offers innovative solutions based on high purity natural minerals and complementary ingredients that comply with the most stringent regulatory and quality standards.
