The combination of the regulatory focus on crystalline silica, in conjunction with the impact calcium carbonate can have on a formulation's crystalline silica levels, inspired Imerys to both re-evaluate and optimize the processing of calcium carbonate to support paint formulators to continue to drive down the crystalline silica levels in their products.
Huber Carbonates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., is substantially increasing capacity at its ground calcium carbonate (GCC) operation in Marble Hill, GA.