ANTWERP, Belgium - Global minerals provider Sibelco, Antwerp, Belgium, has completed the acquisition of Viaton Industries Limited, a UK-based specialist in mineral fillers for use in chemicals and coatings.
From its plant in Derbyshire, Viaton specializes in the manufacture of natural barium sulphate and hydrated magnesium silicate powders. It also provides contract processing services, specializing in particle size reduction, classifying, blending, and mixing.