Mineral Fillers
for Graphic Paper

Omya offers an extensive range of specialty and standard grades of Calcium Carbonate fillers with different particle sizes and optical characteristics for various filling applications.

Improving Opacity

Opacity is a key property of printing papers. Our portfolio covers opacity requirements from standard to high-performance light scattering to support modern paper architecture and achieve necessary cost savings.

Enhancing Brightness

To meet specific brightness needs in graphic paper, our customers can select from fillers made of marble, limestone, or chalk grades. Omya specialists are available to review your process and application performance requirements to help select the right product for your needs.

Managing Bulk

Omya offers Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) fillers in various shapes and forms which are the best suited option to maintain paper bulk and reduce overall raw material costs even at high filler levels. Benefit from tailormade products with Omya on-site solutions for PCC production.

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Broad Choice for Tailored Surface Properties

Achieve optimal print results & converting by tailoring opacity, brightness, gloss, or absorption to your needs.

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COATING PIGMENTS

Satellite Plants for On-Site PCC and GCC Production

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Discover tailor-made precipitated and ground Calcium Carbonate manufacturing close to your production site.

ON-SITE SOLUTIONS

Roadmap to Higher Mineral Contents in Paper & Board

Discover the holistic approach to utilize best the capabilities of minerals.

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FILLER INCREASE

Omya Mineral Fillers Improve Paper Performance and Help to Optimize Manufacturing Cost

Mineral fillers have a positive impact on drainage, brightness, and opacity of paper. Additionally, they help to optimize manufacturing cost if used as a fiber replacement at increased loadings.
Omya offers mineral fillers made of both ground and precipitated Calcium Carbonate as well as complementary pigments and additives for paper production.

Calcium Carbonate Fillers for Graphic Paper

Hydrocarb

High brightness Ground Calcium Carbonate products with global availability.

Omyalite

Filler which features moderate brightness level and low abrasion.

Omyapaque

High brightness Ground Calcium Carbonate product providing high opacity.

Omya Syncarb

Precipitated Calcium Carbonates (PCC) with excellent brightness in various particle forms maintaining bulk.

To find out about specific grades available and for further technical information, please ask your local sales representative or contact us.

In addition to our wide range of Calcium Carbonate products, Omya offers a selection of complementary products for the manufacturing of graphic paper from leading suppliers of specialty chemicals: