LBB Specialties and Imerys form distribution partnership in North America

This collaboration strengthens LBBS’s position in the Life Sciences, Personal Care, and Food & Nutrition sectors

LBB Specialties (LBBS), a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in North America, has announced a strategic partnership with Imerys, a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions. Under this agreement, LBB Specialties has been named the preferred distributor for Imerys’ ImerCare product line in the Personal Care sector, as well as select minerals serving the Food & Nutrition markets across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

This collaboration strengthens LBBS’s position in the Life Sciences, Personal Care, and Food & Nutrition sectors by providing customers with access to high-purity, performance-driven mineral ingredients backed by Imerys’ technical expertise.

By combining Imerys’ scientific innovation in mineral technology with LBBS’s deep market knowledge and customer-centric approach, the partnership aims to empower formulators with comprehensive support, from product selection to technical problem-solving.

“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 perfectly complements our technical capabilities and commitment to delivering exceptional customer value. Together, we are well-positioned to provide high-quality, sustainable solutions to formulators across North America.”

“Our partnership with LBB Specialties marks an exciting new chapter for Imerys in North America,” said Matthew Centa, Vice President of Filtration, Ceramics & Life Sciences at Imerys. “LBBS brings deep market insight, technical expertise, and trusted customer relationships—making them the ideal partner to expand our reach and deliver innovative mineral solutions to key segments. We look forward to achieving shared success through this collaboration.”