CINCINNATI — Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. Omya will be the exclusive distributor for Michelman's surface modifiers and wax emulsion product line to the paints and coating markets in Canada.

"We are excited for the opportunity to distribute Michelman surface modifiers and wax emulsion technologies into the paints and coatings markets. Michelman's products align with our industrial minerals and specialty chemicals distribution to effectively deliver customer solutions. Michelman is a leader in wax emulsion technology, and together we look forward to success providing value to our customers," said Mark Fungfook, Product Manager, Construction USA & Canada. "Michelman's product portfolio offers customers a range of surface performance properties for paints and coatings applications in addition to opportunities in formulating, designing, and processing innovative and sustainable products."