OMNOVA Solutions
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals, Laminates, Coated Fabrics, Performance Films |
| Predecessor | GenCorp, Inc. (Decorative & Building Products and Performance Chemicals divisions) |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Fate | Acquired by Synthomer |
| Headquarters | Beachwood, Ohio , United States |
Area served | Worldwide (including Europe and Asia) |
| Products | Laminates, Coated Fabrics, Performance Films, Specialty Chemicals, Emulsion Polymers |
| Parent | Synthomer (since 2020) |
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. is an international producer specializing in laminates, coated fabrics, and performance films. Established in 1999 following the divestiture of GenCorp, Inc.'s Decorative & Building Products and Performance Chemicals divisions, OMNOVA is based in Beachwood, Ohio and maintains sales, manufacturing, and distribution operations throughout Europe and Asia.
Products
The company is organized into two principal divisions: Engineered Surfaces and Performance Chemicals. The Engineered Surfaces division encompasses Laminates, Coated Fabrics Upholstery, Performance Films, and Digitally Printed Wall Murals.
Performance Chemicals
Contributing roughly three-quarters of OMNOVA's total revenue, the Performance Chemicals division manufactures specialty chemicals and emulsion polymers serving a wide array of industries. These include architectural and industrial coatings; nonwoven materials for hygiene products, filtration systems, and construction applications; oil and gas drilling additives; elastomeric modifiers for plastic components used in household and industrial products; floor sealers and polishes; reinforced rubber goods; adhesive tapes; sports flooring; textile finishing agents; carpet backing materials; and coated paper packaging.
The chemical products impart enhanced characteristics to final goods such as resistance to stains and corrosion, surface texture modification, control over gloss levels, varying degrees of softness or hardness, dimensional stability under heat and pressure, as well as binding capabilities and barrier properties like moisture and oil repellency.
Engineered Surfaces
Representing about one-quarter of OMNOVA's sales, the Engineered Surfaces division offers primarily rolled vinyl, polyurethane, or paper-based laminates, coated fabrics, and films. These products are recognized for their robustness, ease of cleaning, resistance to staining and chipping, along with extensive design flexibility. Additionally, this segment produces Viewnique digital wall murals tailored for branded environments within restaurants and retail outlets.
Laminates
OMNOVA develops decorative laminates suited for both residential and commercial interior applications. The product range includes woodgrain patterns, faux marble and granite designs, as well as modern motifs available in multiple textures and finishes. Substrates vary from paper to advanced 3D thermofoil materials. These laminates are widely used in retail fixtures, hospitality casework, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, recreational vehicle interiors, manufactured housing decor, and luxury vinyl tile flooring solutions.
Coated Fabrics Upholstery
The coated fabrics provided by OMNOVA serve as high-performance substitutes for traditional textile upholstery in seating applications. Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Asia increasingly adopt these materials to improve seat quality. Globally, these fabrics are utilized in mass transit vehicles such as trains and buses, heavy-duty trucks, marine vessels, as well as in contract markets including healthcare facilities, casinos, hospitality venues, and corporate office environments.
Acquisition by Synthomer
On July 2, 2019, Synthomer declared its plan to purchase Omnova Solutions for $824 million with the goal of enhancing its international market presence. This transaction was completed on April 2, 2020.