The collaboration combines Imerys’ mineral expertise with LBBS’s market reach and customer support to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions.
LBB Specialties (LBBS), a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in North America, has announced a new distribution partnership with Imerys, a global leader in mineral-based specialties. Under the agreement, LBBS will serve as the preferred distributor for Imerys’ ImerCare® product line in Personal Care, as well as selected minerals designed for the Food & Nutrition sectors, across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
This partnership significantly strengthens LBBS’s portfolio by adding Imerys’ high-purity, performance-driven mineral-based ingredients. These solutions are widely recognized for their consistent quality, technical versatility, and alignment with evolving customer demands, particularly in the areas of sustainability and regulatory compliance. The collaboration is expected to provide formulators in Personal Care, Life Sciences, and Food & Nutrition with expanded access to innovative mineral technologies tailored to address complex formulation challenges.
By combining Imerys’ global leadership in mineral science with LBBS’s established market presence and technical support network, the two companies aim to deliver enhanced value to customers. Imerys’ minerals, including its ImerCare® line, are known for delivering functional benefits in applications ranging from skin care to food fortification, while LBBS’s expertise lies in customer engagement, formulation support, and distribution excellence.
“We’re proud to join forces with Imerys,” said Thomas Van Valkenburgh, President & CEO of LBB Specialties. “Their legacy of excellence in mineral-based innovation complements our customer-first approach and technical capabilities. Together, we are poised to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of formulators across North America.”
Echoing this sentiment, Matthew Centa, Vice President of Filtration, Ceramics & Life Sciences at Imerys, emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership. “Our partnership with LBB Specialties is an important evolution to meet our customers’ unique needs. Their market knowledge, technical expertise, and strong customer relationships make them an ideal partner to help us expand our reach and deliver innovative mineral solutions for key segments across North America. We look forward to this next chapter of growth and shared success.”
The agreement underscores the growing importance of sustainable, science-backed ingredients in Personal Care and Food & Nutrition. With customer demands evolving rapidly, the LBBS–Imerys partnership is set to deliver trusted, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions to formulators across the region.
Imerys' ImerCare® product line materials are engineered natural minerals, including kaolin, diatomaceous earth (diatomite), mica, perlite, and calcium carbonate. These minerals are processed to impart specific properties like exfoliation, mattifying effects, opacity, and absorption in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products
