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Omya expands mine in Gummern: investment for a sustainable future!
Omya is expanding its factory in Gummern to meet increasing demand from the construction industry and promote climate-neutral solutions.
Omya expands mine in Gummern: investment for a sustainable future!
In the community of Gummern, right near Villach, something is happening in the area of industrial mineral production. Omya GmbH, the company that has been active in Gummern for 50 years, is planning a significant expansion of the factory to include a new graining plant. This decision is closely linked to the increasing demand of the construction industry, such as the Small newspaper reported. The investment is intended not only to strengthen the location, but also to respond to the needs in Central and Southeastern Europe.
What does the future hold for Omya? The goal is to become climate neutral by 2050. To achieve this ambitious goal, the company invests in sustainable solutions and renewable energies. Around 200 employees who work at the site also play an important part in this journey to climate neutrality.
Diverse possible uses of the products
Omya GmbH specializes in the production of industrial minerals, especially calcium carbonate. This is used in many areas, including as a filler in the production of paper, plastics and paints. The mineral raw materials are also used in agricultural and environmental technology. Loud CompanyABC Omya also develops and sells technical systems for the preparation and further processing of minerals and glass.
| Areas of application of Omya products |
|---|
| Filler in the production of paper |
| plastics |
| Paints and varnishes |
| adhesives |
| Construction chemistry |
| Agricultural and environmental technology |
There is also a lot happening in the global mining and mining industry. For 2024, the industry forecasts sales of over $792 billion Statista. However, in Europe the natural reserves of mineral raw materials are limited, which makes the importance of companies like Omya even greater in ensuring regional supply capacity.
In addition, Omya trains apprentices in various professional fields, which not only strengthens the company but also benefits the entire region. It will be exciting to see how Omya's plans develop and what impact they will have on the local and international construction industry.