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In a cavern, in a canyon, excavating for a mine dwelt a miner, Imerys. The company extracts and processes industrial minerals into various materials that enhance the production of goods in a range of markets. Operations are split into four groups: Pigments for Paper is the world's #1 producer of kaolin, a key mineral in papermaking. Market leaders too, Imerys' Minerals for Ceramics, Refractories, Abrasives & Foundry group offer minerals for porcelain, floor tile, electronics, and metallurgy; Performance & Filtration Minerals cater to breathable polymer films and diatomite-based products; and Materials and Monolithics drive bricks, roof tiles, and kiln furniture. More than 20% of sales are in developing regions.
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Address: |
154, rue de l'Université
75007 Paris Cedex, France
| | Phone: | +33-1-49-55-63-00 | | Fax: | +33-1-49-55-63-01 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | December | | Revenue (2008): | 4861.60 M | | Revenue Growth (1 yr): | (-2.90%) | | Employees (2008): | 17,016 |
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Key People
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Chairman:
Aimery Langlois-Meurinne
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CEO and Director:
Gérard Buffière
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COO and Head Minerals for Ceramics, Refractories, Abrasives:
Jérôme Pecresse
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