CCA - Europe brings together the main EU players in the different
calcium carbonate sectors, being Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC), Precipitated
Calcium Carbonate (PCC), or dolomite. Its membership also includes world leaders
in lime production.
The CCA Member Companies are:
- ANKERPOORT
NV (website: http://www.ankerpoort.com)
is one of the largest mineral processing companies in Europe. Apart from processing,
we also focus on technical support and research & development on behalf of our
customers. The Ankerpoort group is involved in mining, processing, refining,
purchasing, and distribution of various raw materials, including calcium carbonate.
These raw materials are delivered to the building, fiberglass, paper, oil &
gas drilling, steel, paint, plastics, ceramics, chemical, agricultural and environmentally
involved industries.
CARMEUSE
GROUP (website: http://www.carmeuse.com).
Carmeuse is an international group, founded in 1860, leader in the production
of lime and limestone. It produces calcitic and dolomitic limestone, quicklime,
dolomitic lime and hydrated lime in 16 countries. The Carmeuse Group is in constant
state of innovation as it develops a wide range of products and services, endowing
them with multipurpose physical and chemical characteristics for specific applications
such as iron and steel processing, non ferrous industry and mining, chemical
industry, PCC production, solid waste, water and flue gas treatment, glass and
ceramic, road construction, concrete and building industry.
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VEREINIGTE KREIDEWERKE DAMMANN KG (website: http://wwww.dammann.de)
was founded in 1966 and is part of the OMYA Group. The company mainly produces
chalk for around 1 Mio tons per year. The headquarters are located in Söhlde
(Germany) and the company has 3 production sites situated in Söhlde, Lägerdorf
and Rügen. Dammann produces chalk for user
industries such as the paper, rubber and animal food.
DANKALK
(website: http://www.dankalk.com)
has been quarrying limestone in Aggersund for more than 100 years. Initially,
the lime works were privately owned, but in 1948 it was acquired by DAG. 1965
saw the establishment of Dagri A/S, which later became Dankalk A/S, and finally
Dankalk in 1997. Dankalk is 100 % owned by DLG (Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab)
since 1969. The company's production is of approximately 600 000 tons per year.The
headquarters are loacted in Logstor (Denmark). Dankalk has one production sites
in Logstor, one in Roslev and two in Svenstrup. Their main markets are the agricultural,
environmental and industrial sectors in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Poland
and Germany.
- HUBER
ENGINEERED MATERIALS (websites: http://www.huber.com,
http://www.huberemd.com) is a leading
worldwide 
supplier
of engineered minerals and speciality chemicals. We work closely with customers
around the world to improve the optical and printing properties of paper and
paperboard; to formulate glossy, bright paints; to design tires with reducing
rolling resistance for greater fuel efficiency; to keep countertops looking
new and make carpets more fire resistant. In Europe, we operate 12 plants, of
which 8 plants produce precipitated carbonates.
- HUSTADMARMOR A/S
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IMERYS PERFORMANCE MINERALS
(website: http://www.imerys-perfmins.com)
Imerys is a leading international supplier of high-performance white minerals, extenders and functional fillers.
Drawing on a wide range of minerals including calcium carbonates
(for calcium carbonates see http://www.imerys-perfmins.com/calcium-carbonate/eu/calcium-carbonate.htm), clays, kaolins,
calcined kaolins, feldspar and mica - Imerys Performance Minerals makes technical products that are essential for many industries.
Its principal markets are plastics & film, rubber, paint & coatings and sealants & adhesives.
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LHOIST SA (website: http://www.lhoist.com)
- OMYA AB (website:
http://www.omya.com)
-
OMYA AG (website: http://www.omya.com) 's
objective is to play a leading role in the activities it pursues.
- Worldwide in the production and distribution of fillers
and pigments chiefly made from natural ground calcium carbonate.
- Nationwide in chemical distribution as source of raw materials, intermediate
products, and speciality chemicals.
- OMYA BENELUX SA/NV (website: http://www.omya.com)
- OMYA GMBH (website: http://www.omya.com)
belongs to the Swiss-based OMYA Group of Companies, and has its German headquarters
in Cologne. Our main focus is on the production, distribution and marketing
of calcium carbonate from our world-wide resource. Our customer base consists
of a variety of industries, including those active in the paints, paper, plastic
and agricultural markets. In addition to the calcium carbonate-related product
line, we provide our customers with a wide range of other mineral and chemicals
materials.
- OMYA GmbH (Österreich) (website: http://www.omya.com)
-
OMYA OY (website: http://www.omya.com)
is the major supplier and producer of fine ground calcium carbonate in Finland.
The biggest customer segment is the paper industry. With local production plus
storage terminals and ware houses, we are able to serve our customers in the
whole country.
- OMYA SPA (website: http://www.omya.com)
is the subsidary of PLUESS-STAUFER (Switzerland) in Italy. OMYA SpA head office
is located in Milano. The company is operating three facilities: one in Carrara,
one in Vipitono and one in Nocera Umbra.
- NORDKALK
AB (website: http://www.nordkalk.com)
is the leading producer of high quality limestone-based products in Northern
Europe. The products are used mainly in the steel-, pulp-, and paper industries
as well as in environmental care and agriculture. The product brand is Norkalk.
Partek Nordkalk's net sales totalled EURO 187 million in 1999. Partek Norkalk
employs some 1000 people. The company is fully owned by Partek Corporation.
- PROVENCALE
S.A. (website: http://www.provencale.com,
e-mail: info@provencale.com) has been transforming the limestones from
its quarries into industrial products since 1933. The company places a complete
range of products at the disposal of the industrial users:
- Mikhart: calcium carbonate, micronized, white
- Calgar: high purity grade calcium carbonate
- White and colored granulated marbles.
- SOLVAY
- SPECIALTY MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES (website:
http://www.mineralstech.com)
is a resource- and technology- based organization which 
develops
and produces performance-enhancing minerals, mineral-based and synthetic mineral
products for the paper, polymer, healthcare and other manufacturing industries
on a worldwide basis.
Syndicat Des Blancs de Craie, de Marbre et de Dolomie
(SNC-Craie):
- IMERYS (website: http://www.imerys.com)
- OMYA SA (website: http://www.omya.com) is
a Plüss-Staufer (Switzerland) company implemented in France since 1891. Its
headquarters are based in Paris. With a total turnover of 1 Billion FF, its
main plants are based in Omey (Marne), Orgon (Bouches du Rhône), Salses (Pyrénées
Orientales).
British Calcium Carbonates Federation (BCCF):
- OMYA UK LTD. (website: http://www.omya.com)
is a Plüss-Staufer company. It has many sites around the UK, with its headquarters
in Dorking. The main areas of activity are limestone, chalk, marble, industrial
minerals, chemicals.
- BEN BENNETTS JNR. LTD. (website: http://www.benbennettjrltd.co.uk/ ) is a family owned business
which started in 1931. The headquarters are based in Rotherham, and the quarry
and plant are located near Wirksworth. The main areas of activity are lump limestone
for the glass and chemical industry, and ground limestone. The trade name is
Bennite.
- FRANCIS FLOWER
is a family owned company founded in 1953. The headquarters are based in Bath,
and the quarry and plant in Ely. It mainly produces limestone fillers for the
asphalt industry. Toll processing of industrial minerals is its other area of
activity.
- HOWIE MINERALS LTD.
- IMERYS MINERALS LTD
Imerys Minerals Ltd (website http://www.imerys-perfmins.com) are a member
of the Imerys Group, an international company focusing on the processing and use of minerals, including calcium carbonates
(see http://www.imerys-perfmins.com/calcium-carbonate/eu/calcium-carbonate.htm). Imerys' UK operations are located near Beverley, Humberside and near Salisbury, Wiltshire.
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LONGCLIFFE QUARRIES LTD (website: http://www.longcliffe.co.uk)
is a family owned business established in 1927 whose offices and plant are based
in Brassington/Ryder Point (UK). Its main areas of activity are ground limestone,
lump limestone, lime, precipitated calcium carbonate, dolomite, and dimensional
stone/aggregates (granite). The products' trade names are Longcal, Superlon.
- MINELCO SPECIALITIES
- SPECIALITY MINERALS LIFFORD
is a wholly owned division of Minerals Technologies Inc. of New York. Its offices
and manufacturing plant are located in Birmingham. It only deals with processing.
Its main area of activity is the production of precipitated calcium carbonate.
Its products' trade names are Calofort, Calopake, and Sturcal.
TARMAC
LIMITED (website: www.tarmac.co.uk)
was established in 1903. It is a subsidiary of Anglo American
Plc. TARMAC has two production sites in the UK and its headquarters are based
in Buxton, Derbyshire. The company produces calcium carbonate for the animal
feeds, fertilisers, carpet backing and cementitious markets.
The West European market for calcium carbonate is estimated
at about 7 million tonnes (excluding lime).
The following graph gives some estimates of the calcium carbonate consumption
by industry:
Please note that CCA - Europe is not producing original statistics. Any enquiry in this
area should be directly addressed to Member Companies.
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