IMERYS (EPA:NK) - Imerys builds technological partnerships with Penn State University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States

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PARIS, APRIL 11, 2018

Imerys builds technological partnerships with Penn State University and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States

Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialties for industry, announces a
5-year research collaboration to co-develop innovation projects with Penn State
University, a major research University in Pennsylvania and joins the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP),
dedicated to creating and strengthening mutually beneficial relationships
between MIT and corporations worldwide.

In recent years, Imerys has stepped up its innovation effort as part of its
development strategy in performance additives and advanced materials.

"Building networks and expertise by connecting with scientists, academics and
universities around the world is a critical pillar of Imerys' innovation
process. Our partnership with Penn State University and MIT is a significant
step in our strategy to build a strong external network, which we will look to
further develop with institutions in Europe and Asia" explains Thierry Materne,
Chief Innovation Officer at Imerys.

About Imerys

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. with EUR4.6
billion revenue and 18,000 employees in 2017. Imerys delivers high value-added,
functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries
to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications,
technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver resources
based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and
formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers' products and
performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity,
durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is
determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of
environmentally-friendly products and processes.

Analysts/Investor Relations:
Vincent Gouley - + 33 (0)1 4955 6469
finance@imerys.com

Press Contacts:
Vincent Gouley - + 33 (0)1 4955 6469
Philémon Tassel - + 33 (0)6 3010 9611

www.imerys.com

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