Calcium oxide is a popular chemical compound that has been widely used since the medieval age. In fact, it is believed that calcium oxide, also known as quicklime is one of the oldest chemical known to man. The construction industry is one of the key users of calcium oxide. The construction landscape is expected to grow tremendously over the next couple of years, consequently fueling the demand for calcium oxide. It is also used in bio fuel production process as a catalyst to accelerate the rate of production.
SpendEdge’s global calcium oxide procurement market intelligence report gives in-depth insights into the key market drivers, procurement best practices, pricing outlook, and top players in the calcium oxide industry.
Lhoist
Lhoist is a global leader in lime, dolime, and minerals. The company operates in over 25 countries around the world, with its headquarters in Belgium. The company is dedicated to the manufacturing of aerated lime (calcium oxide, oxide double of calcium and magnesium and calcium hydroxide) as well as the extraction and purchasing of limestone aggregates and dolime. The company also offers a variety of reagents for different sectors like pulp, paper, steel, environment, construction, and agriculture.
Minerals Technologies
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a technology- and resource- based company that develops, produces and markets a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services worldwide. The Company has four reportable segments including performance materials, specialty minerals, refractories, and energy services. In 1992, the company became a publicly traded company, through an initial public offering from Pfizer.
Omya AG
Omya ranks among the biggest chemical distributors globally. The company was founded by Gottfried Plüss-Staufer in Oftringen, Switzerland in the year 1884. Omya not only offers calcium oxide and carbonate fillers and coating pigments, but also chemical raw materials, intermediates, and specialty products for many markets such as printing & writing, packaging, agriculture & forestry, and construction.>
Merck KGaA
Merck KGaA is a global science and technology company that is committed to developing products and solutions for a better life. The company operates in 66 countries with a global employee count of over 53,000. The company has proven expertise in a variety of activities including improving electronic devices with smarter materials, generating ultra-pure water, testing the quality of food and drugs, and treating cancer. The rights to the name and the trademark “MERCK” is held by the company internationally except in the United States and Canada.
Carmeuse
Carmeuse is a worldwide leading producer of high calcium and dolomitic lime, calcium oxide and derived products, providing customized solutions and services for many different industries. The company’s lime and limestone products are a vital part of important global industries including energy, environmental services, construction, and manufacturing. Carmeuse’s global presence spans Western, Central and Eastern Europe, North and South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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