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July 9 2019, David R Brown

Omya acquires Engineering Polymers distributor Trilogie Polymers in Singapore & Malaysia

Omya, a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired Trilogie Polymers, an Engineering Polymers distributor located in Singapore & Malaysia. Trilogie was founded in 2005 in Singapore and provides sales, marketing, distribution services and application development on a comprehensive product offering from a broad slate of long-tenured and reputable principals from Europe, Japan and North America.

Trilogie and Omya share a similar culture and business approach of helping clients expand their market reach, be it locally or overseas

Sander Herden
Director of Distribution APAC of Omya

The acquisition is another success of Omya's strategy of acquiring complementary businesses and strengthens its position among the top ranked Specialty Chemical distributors in the world. With Trilogie Polymers, Omya establishes a strong foundation for its Engineered Materials distribution in Asia Pacific. Trilogie’s management team, as well as all its employees, will join Omya.

Sander Herden, Director of Distribution APAC of Omya, said: “Trilogie and Omya share a similar culture and business approach of helping clients expand their market reach, be it locally or overseas. Our clients can benefit from the competence Trilogie will bring to our organization. We look forward to welcoming the colleagues of Trilogie.”

Thomas Wee, Founder of Trilogie, added: “For the past 14 years, Trilogie has been successfully distributing Engineered Thermoplastics in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and China. Omya has an impeccable reputation and strong core values of Modesty, Integrity, Courtesy and Perseverance evident at both a group and employee level. We look forward to being part of the Group. Together, we can leverage Omya's international presence to further drive our clients’ businesses with a broader and deeper engagement.”

The transaction is closed as of July 9, 2019.

About Omya
Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

The company provides a wealth of product solutions that contribute to its customers' competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Technical Polymers, Construction, Printing & Writing, Packaging, Food, Personal & Home Care, Pharma-ceuticals, Agriculture, Forestry, Water & Energy. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 175 locations in over 50 countries with 8,000 employees.

Committed to implementing the principals 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.

Source(s): Omya Press Release

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