SANDERSVILLE, GA - Van Horn, Metz & Co. (VHM), Conshohocken, PA, has been named a distributor for Thiele Kaolin Co., Sandersville, GA. VHM now markets Thiele’s specialty kaolins to industrial minerals markets in the United States.

“We’re very excited to announce our new partnership with Thiele Kaolin Co. today,” said Brian Boorman, Executive Vice President of Van Horn, Metz & Co. “As Thiele works to expand their market presence, we welcome the opportunity to offer their specialty kaolins across our entire geography into the coatings, plastics, adhesives, rubber and allied markets. Thiele fits well with Van Horn, Metz & Co.’s objective of offering our customer base specialty products, which provide them with the best opportunity for success in a competitive marketplace.”

With facilities in North America and Europe, Thiele Kaolin Co. is a leading source for processed kaolin clay worldwide. Thiele mines, processes, blends and delivers a full spectrum of kaolin products, each tailored to meet end-user needs.

Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc. offers customers specialty raw materials for industrial use. These products include resins, pigments, dyes, additives, extenders and fillers.