Imerys SA engages in the exploration, mining and processing of minerals. It operates through the Refractory, Abrasives and Construction, and Performance Minerals segments. The Refractory, Abrasives and Construction segment focuses on serving the market on a global use. The Performance Minerals segment involves the offering of plastics, paints and coatings, filtration, ceramics, renewable energy, paper and board markets. The company was founded on April 22, 1880 and is headquartered in Paris, France.