Imerys in Brazil

Imerys has been operating in Brazil since 1996. Present in three states (Ceará, Espírito Santo, and São Paulo) with more than 1,000 employees, we extract or transform the minerals calcium carbonate and perlite.
With nine plants and a mine in operation in Brazil, we consolidate as the largest producer in Brazil and one of the largest in South America in calcium carbonate. We serve the most varied applications and bring excellence in services to our customers in the paints, plastics, polymers, food, beverage and pharma segments, among others.
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Key figures

10
processing plants & a mine
1000
employees
1
Science & Technology Center

Careers at Imerys

Imerys provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities within all aspects of our business, we aim to lead and guide you to make the most of your talent and to supply you with the tools to succeed in your role.

Come join us on our journey as the essential mineral solutions provider!

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The Imerys S&T lab team in Brazil
Business news

Three Labs Unite to Launch Science & Technology Center Brazil

The unification of the three previous laboratories aims to increase efficiency and shorten project deadlines by speeding up the interaction between the different functions and applications of minerals in various industries.

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Imerys facility in Bras Cubas unit
Local news

Imerys facility in Brazil recognized for ethical and responsible practices

Certification reinforces the quality of production for the food industry in Brazil.

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Cryogenic perlite
Product story

Cryogenic perlite meets urgent medical oxygen bottles need in Brazil state ravaged by COVID-19

With a desperate lack of healthcare supplies for Covid-19 patients in Brazil’s largest state, Imerys produced and delivered 3.3 tonnes of cryogenic perlite that was essential for safeguarding bottles of medicinal oxygen at the right temperature.

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