Can minerals improve the sustainability of your formulations?

Last update on Feb 27, 2025

This is a sponsored article by Omya.

In this era, the future of the paints and coatings industry is shaped by sustainability and regulatory compliance. With growing eco-consciousness, formulators are developing high-performance solutions that are efficient and sustainable.

In response, Omya presents a complete sustainable toolkit on the occasion of ECS 2025, offering top-notch solutions to swiftly and effectively meet the dynamic regulatory framework for paints and coatings.

From decarbonization to dehazardization, circularity to safety, all the way to Omya’s high throughput experimentation laboratory — now piloting AI-driven projects — Omya’s innovations are ready to support customers worldwide in tackling the challenges of the coming years.

In this article, you will learn to make your formulations more sustainable. Also, experience the innovative sustainable toolkit by Omya firsthand by visiting ECS in Nürnberg at Booth 3C-114.

A fully automated lab, powered by AI-driven formulation intelligence

Omya, the first company in the mineral industry to offer this, presents the services of its Flexshuttle - a fully automated reformulation laboratory based on High Throughput Experimentation, to significantly reduce time to market, thanks to 5 performance tests and up to 50 samples per day across 17 modules.

At ECS 2025, Omya unveils its new reformulation horizon, introducing AI-driven reformulation capabilities as the new step in its innovative digitalization process.
 

 
Omya Lab | Flexshuttle Automated Formulation Laboratory


 

A sustainability wheel, supporting every step of your formulation strategy

Enhancing sustainability goes beyond lowering carbon footprint. Since 1884, Omya has supported customers in understanding and meeting the needs of their markets, which are now more and more attentive towards sustainable requirements.

How can formulators orientate themselves while choosing the right raw materials according to their sustainability goals?

Omya designed an intuitive selection wheel, a visual guide clearly indicating the goal and the formulation gains.

Whether you are embracing the holistic approach of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs or Global Goals), tackling the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR), or handling the LEED Green Building Rating System (LEED certification), Omya can provide the support of its innovation offering.
 

 

How many ways can you make your paint more sustainable?
Omya's sustainability paint toolkit offers formulation solutions for future-oriented sustainable paints and coatings

 

 

A complete sustainability partner: Combining sustainable products with technical expertise and support


To meet the demands of end users, paint producers must offer a range of options. From durability to affordability, stain resistance to hiding power, modern paints must deliver high performance whilst minimizing environmental impact.

Omya's global technical expertise will support you in meeting your goals. This powerful combination of products and knowledge ensures your success in developing high-performance, sustainable paints.
 

 

Omya Offers Laboratory Analysis, Reformulation Support, and Implementation Assistance to Customers to Deliver Comprehensive and Sustainable Solutions

 

 

Product portfolio: The physical tools in detail

For every need, Omya listed in its toolkit the proper solution:

 

  1. For cost & performance optimization, the ChameleoBoost™ Technology, to optimize opacity and TiO2 content in formulations, enabling the achievement of both economic and environmental goals without sacrificing quality.
  2. For stabilizing water-based systems, the Omyasmart smart alternative is your ally for dehazardization purposes and a durable longer shelf life.
  3. To meet regulation requirements in terms of certified recycled and decarbonized content, Omyacycle helps you meet these goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
  4. For healthier working and living conditions, thanks to the energy and thermal gains, the Omyasphere lightweight portfolio is the right fit for your applications.
  5. To reduce health and safety risks, Omyamatt is a non-silica-based modified calcium carbonate technology delivering high matting efficiency.


These solutions are part of the extensive Omya offering — For more questions, feel free to explore the Toolkit and meet Omya’s experts at ECS 2025!

 

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