LBB Specialties partners with Kemitura to distribute fumed silica in North America, enhancing industrial solutions, sustainability, and performance across applications.
LBB Specialties (LBBS), a prominent North American distributor specializing in chemicals and performance ingredients, has announced a strategic expansion of its Industrial Specialties portfolio through a new authorized distribution agreement with Kemitura. This collaboration will enable LBB Specialties to supply Kemitura’s advanced fumed silica products to customers across both the United States and Canada, reinforcing its position as a solutions-oriented partner in the specialty chemicals market.
As part of this partnership, LBB Specialties will introduce KemituraSil® fumed silica into the C.A.S.E. segment—covering coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers—thereby broadening its ability to meet the evolving needs of industrial customers. This move reflects the company’s continued focus on delivering high-performance materials backed by technical expertise and application-driven support. By incorporating Kemitura’s product line, LBB Specialties enhances its capability to offer tailored solutions that address complex formulation challenges across multiple industries.
KemituraSil® fumed silica is available in both hydrophilic and hydrophobic variants, making it highly versatile for a wide array of applications. These materials are widely utilized for functions such as thixotropy control, thickening, reinforcement, anti-caking, free-flow enhancement, insulation filling, and binding. Due to these properties, the product finds extensive use across diverse sectors, including paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, elastomers, silicones, composites, as well as paper, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical formulations. This versatility positions KemituraSil® as a valuable additive for manufacturers seeking improved performance and consistency in their products.
Kemitura brings a long-standing legacy of manufacturing excellence, having produced fumed silica in Ukraine since 1977. Its operations are supported by decades of technical expertise, a strong emphasis on safety, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. The company actively promotes sustainable practices by developing solutions that enable the substitution of conventional chemistries with more environmentally responsible alternatives. This aligns well with the increasing demand for greener materials and sustainable product development across global industries.
Through this authorized distribution arrangement, LBB Specialties aims to not only expand market access for Kemitura’s technologies but also foster deeper collaboration with customers and partners. The company will provide formulation guidance, technical insights, and dependable supply chain support, ensuring that clients can effectively integrate these advanced materials into their applications. Additionally, the partnership is expected to open new business opportunities and strengthen relationships across North America’s industrial ecosystem.
Overall, this collaboration represents a significant step forward for both organizations, combining LBB Specialties’ distribution expertise with Kemitura’s innovative product portfolio. Together, they are well-positioned to deliver enhanced value, performance-driven solutions, and sustainable alternatives to a wide range of industries.
