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OXERRA Announces Plans to Commission a New CICP Manufacturing Plant & Research Center in China

OXERRA, a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, announced its intention to build a manufacturing facility of complex inorganic color pigments (CICP) and a comprehensive research center in China before the end of 2023.

“This new plant will supplement our current manufacturing facility in Kidsgrove, United Kingdom, and further emphasizes our commitment to global support and sustainability for the color pigment market,” said Terence Yu, OXERRA Group CEO.

“The plant’s dedicated research center will provide continued and comprehensive development of high-performance, heat-resistant inorganic color pigments,” Yu said.

OXERRA expects the new facility to be operational before the end of the year.

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OXERRA Announces Realigned Distribution Structure of Its Expanded Lines

OXERRA, a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, announced the following changes to its regional distribution network in the Americas for the paint, coatings and specialties sector of its business for all product lines. These recently combined offerings include Kroma Red, Copperas “T” grades,
Hoover Color, Davis Color, CathayCoat, CathayTherm, Mapico Yellows and CathayRed.

Effective August 14, 2023, TCR Industries, located in La Palma, California, will represent OXERRA Americas on the West Coast and Rocky Mountain states.

In addition, the following updates will take effect on September 1, 2023:

  • Andicor Specialty Chemicals, of Mississauga, Ontario, will cover all of Canada. 
  • Superior Materials, Inc. located in Garden City, New York will represent OXERRA Americas in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York City. 
  • Van Horn Metz & Company, Inc. from Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, will be responsible for New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and New York, excluding New York City.

“We are excited to continue legacy relationships with several of our distribution partners and welcome Superior Materials as the newest member of the expanding OXERRA family of distributors,” said Kevin Miles, Chief Executive Officer, OXERRA Americas. “We’re confident these partners will help OXERRA as it continues to evolve its global distribution of its world-class products in the highly technological and demanding coating, plastic and specialties markets.

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Cathay Industries Rebrands as OXERRA, Closes Acquistion of Venator’s Iron Oxide Pigments Division

Cathay Industries, a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, unveiled its new name, OXERRA, along with its new brand identity, after completing the acquisition of Venator’s color business.

“We are thrilled to join two recognized world-class leaders in the color pigment industry with an unmatched global manufacturing network across six countries on five continents,” said OXERRA Group CEO Terence Yu. “OXERRA propels us forward to provide unrivaled products and services in iron oxide and color pigment technology with sustainability across all industries.”  

The combination of each company’s offerings positions OXERRA as a global leader, complete color solution manufacturer and provider of advanced, sustainable and cutting-edge solutions in the highly technological and demanding coating, plastic, construction, and specialty markets.

The acquisition also significantly reinforces OXERRA leadership in the inorganic pigment industry and provides a synthetic iron oxide manufacturing presence in both Europe and the United States, which are strategically important for shortening the supply chain to provide optimal outcomes for customers.

“Our emphasis on production excellence, customer solutions, sustainability and innovation remain unchanged and are important tenets of OXERRA’s culture.” Yu continued. “With this opportunity to exceed and improve upon all of these services, OXERRA can become the foremost leader in the iron oxide industry, providing a network that encompasses the globe with a concentration on sustainable, high-quality pigments for every application imaginable.”During the coming months, OXERRA will continue to integrate the assets of both companies and roll out the new brand on its websites and other communication channels.