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message: The company was first founded in 1880, when the Rothschild family combined some of their metals and mining interests into Spanish company Peñarroya. Over the next century it specialized in extracting and processing non-ferrous metals, becoming one of the world leaders in mining extraction. Fey, Pierrick, "Le destin brisé de Peñarroya", Les Echos, 14 December, 2012, https://www.lesechos.fr/2012/12/le-destin-brise-de-penarroya-1095734
After operating as a stand-alone company, in 1970 Peñarroya branched out and merged with the Société Le Nickel (now Eramet) and Mokta (now Société Mokta El Hadid) and created a new holding company called Imétal to manage the new business. Black, Ralph, 'Les Grandes Options de la Stratégie de Peñroya-Le Nickel,' Les Echos, January 25, 1971. 
By the end of the 1990s, the company became entirely focused on industrial minerals processing, following more acquisitions and a few divestments. In 1999, Imétal changed its name to Imerys. The company continued to expand its product lines, geographic reach and markets. Gradt, Jean-Michel, "MINERAUX INDUSTRIELS ET MATERIAUX Le groupe Imétal devient Imerys", Le Moniteur, 1 October 1999, https://www.lemoniteur.fr/article/mineraux-industriels-et-materiaux-le-groupe-imetal-devient-imerys.1592949  Gout, Didier, 'Imetal se Construit un Nouvel Avenir,' L'Usine Nouvelle, November 16 1989. "Imetal, ECC Change Name after Takeover", BNAmericas, September 23 1999, https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/Imetal,_ECC_Change_Name_after_Takeover 
In 2018, the Imerys group sought to simplify its structure through a transformation plan named Connect & Shape, "IMERYS dévoile un nouveau plan stratégique et se fixe des objectifs à horizon 2022", Capital, 13 June 2019, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-devoile-un-nouveau-plan-strategique-et-se-fixe-des-objectifs-a-horizon-2022-1341858  aiming to be more customer and market focused, organized around two segments and grouping five newly created business areas. Schott, François, "Imerys réorganise ses activités en deux grands pôles", Les Echos, 26 November 2018, https://investir.lesechos.fr/actions/actualites/imerys-reorganise-ses-activites-en-deux-grands-poles-1808592.php
=== Covid-19 crisis response === 
During the Covid-19 pandemic some operations were negatively affected, first in China then in other parts of the world including Europe, where the group temporarily shut down multiple plants. "BRIEF-Imerys Proposes To Reduce Dividend By 20%", Reuters, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend-by-20-idUSFWN2BU0WS Gibson, Sally. "Imerys acts to contain impact of Covid-19 pandemic", PPCJ, 9 April 2020, https://polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/news/imerys-acts-to-contain-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic
Imerys CEO Alessandro Dazza and Chairman Patrick Kron proposed a 25% salary reduction for the period of time during which Imerys employees remained partly unemployed."BRIEF-Imerys CEO And Chairman To Reduce Their Salary by 25%", Reuters, April 6 2020, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-ceo-and-chairman-to-reduce/brief-imerys-ceo-and-chairman-to-reduce-their-salary-by-25-idUSL8N2BU6HX On 6 April 2020, Imerys’ management presented an action plan to the Board of Directors to limit adverse impacts on its performance and cash flow and to preserve its current strong balance sheet. "BRIEF-Imerys Proposes To Reduce Dividend By 20%", Reuters, 6 April 2020, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend-by-20-idUSFWN2BU0WS 
During the crisis, Imerys’ solutions were still facing a strong demand by essential industries to continue producing consumer goods, specifically in the food industry, agribusiness and pharmaceuticals. "Imerys s'attend à «plusieurs trimestres difficiles", Le Figaro, 29 Avril 2020, https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-eco/imerys-s-attend-a-plusieurs-trimestres-difficiles-20200429 
MayaVR (talk) 14:57, 29 December 2020 (UTC)
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message: During the Covid-19 pandemic some operations were negatively affected, first in China then in other parts of the world including Europe, where the group temporarily shut down multiple plants. "BRIEF-Imerys Proposes To Reduce Dividend By 20%", Reuters, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend-by-20-idUSFWN2BU0WS Gibson, Sally. "Imerys acts to contain impact of Covid-19 pandemic", PPCJ, 9 April 2020, https://polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/news/imerys-acts-to-contain-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic
Imerys CEO Alessandro Dazza and Chairman Patrick Kron proposed a 25% salary reduction for the period of time during which Imerys employees remained partly unemployed."BRIEF-Imerys CEO And Chairman To Reduce Their Salary by 25%", Reuters, April 6 2020, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-ceo-and-chairman-to-reduce/brief-imerys-ceo-and-chairman-to-reduce-their-salary-by-25-idUSL8N2BU6HX On 6 April 2020, Imerys’ management presented an action plan to the Board of Directors to limit adverse impacts on its performance and cash flow and to preserve its current strong balance sheet. "BRIEF-Imerys Proposes To Reduce Dividend By 20%", Reuters, 6 April 2020, https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend/brief-imerys-proposes-to-reduce-dividend-by-20-idUSFWN2BU0WS 
During the crisis, Imerys’ solutions were still facing a strong demand by essential industries to continue producing consumer goods, specifically in the food industry, agribusiness and pharmaceuticals. "Imerys s'attend à «plusieurs trimestres difficiles", Le Figaro, 29 Avril 2020, https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-eco/imerys-s-attend-a-plusieurs-trimestres-difficiles-20200429 
MayaVR (talk) 14:57, 29 December 2020 (UTC)
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This bill has no co-sponsors and has not received a hearing in the Finance Committee during the 119th Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1548?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22PICKET+act%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1 
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More recent information about the current state of the bill. 
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On 11 October 2018, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers released a video on a website they created, http://www.WeWantToWork.org detailing the locked-out workers' issues and calling for Imerys Talc to go back to the negotiating table to find a fair solution and end the lockout.[28]
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The last paragraph on the Brotherhood of Boilermakers is adding unnecessary details about the case that skews the tone, including the external video. It is not an objective external source and represents a conflict of interest regarding the events and the parties involved. 
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On 31 October 2018, after three months of negotiations, union workers approved a new three-year contract with Imerys, effectively ending the lockout and allowing workers to return to the plant. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/locked-out-union-workers-reach-agreement-with-talc-plant https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/montana-imerys-lockout-election-tester/  
Randy Tocci said that “Imerys brought some different people to the table on Oct. 25 which helped move the negotiations forward”. About the contract, Tocci further said that it “protects seniority while also considering skills in applying for jobs and will continue to provide health benefits to retirees who leave the company through 2019. Workers will get a 3 percent increase in base pay, but their pensions will be frozen.” https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/locked-out-union-workers-reach-agreement-with-talc-plant  
*Explanation of issue:
The section lacks objectivity and needs more information about what happened after the facts. The section reads biased from the point of view of workers and unions, and does not include the actions on the part of the Imerys company.
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https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/montana-imerys-lockout-election-tester/ 
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/locked-out-union-workers-reach-agreement-with-talc-plant/
MayaVR (talk) 15:46, 29 December 2020 (UTC)
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=== Examples of Mineral Applications === 
Mineral solutions contribute new properties and enhance performance for a multitude of products in end markets.
Talc is used as a filler in bioplastic compounds and in compostable bioplastic, complying with European regulations. “Steady Gains for Bioplastics,” Compounding World Magazine, September 2020, https://content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A1rl2p/CWSept20/html/index.html?page=20&origin=reader"  
Bentonite is used as an aflatoxin binder in animal feed. <La Revue de l’alimentation animale N° 741, November 2020, http://www.revue-alimentation-animale.fr/les-nouvelles-de-la-profession/la-revue-de-lalimentation-animale-n-741-novembre-2020/ </ref> 
Perlite, a derivative of volcanic rock, is used as a mechanical insecticide. Perlite acts to cause dehydration in mosquitoes. "ImergardTMWP: A Non-Chemical Alternative for an Indoor Residual Spray, Effective against Pyrethroid-Resistant Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) in Africa
", Insect Journal, May 2020, https://entomologytoday.org/2020/09/02/volcanic-rock-yields-new-kind-of-insecticide-for-mosquitoes/ https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/5/322/htm
Perlite can also be an eco-friendly and alternative replacement for plastic microbeads which are commonly used in hygiene products such as toothpaste, scrubs and shower gels. L’Hebdo BoursePlus, 4 December 2020, N°1722, p.1; 6-7 “Les cosmétiques font la chasse aux microparticules de plastique”, https://www.lsa-conso.fr/les-cosmetiques-font-la-chasse-aux-microparticules-de-plastique,225561
Perlite is used as a matting agent for wood clear coats. “Volcanic glass shards for matting the smoothest of wood clear coats”, Polymers Paint Colour Journal, November 2020, p. 40, https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5fabd37b918f5#42
Diatomite is used as a type of filter aid to produce biofuels from various feedstocks blends. Kotrba, Ron, “Technology Tools of the Trade”, Biodiesel Magazine, July 09, 2020, http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2517056/technology-tools-of-the-trade
Diatomite is also used to provide a physical mode of action against a broad range of insect pests to mitigate chemical insecticide resistance. " Bio-Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth, Household Soaps, and Neem Oil against Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae in Benin", Insects Journal, Dec. 2020
Calcium carbonate, talc, kaolin or mica are used as mineral fillers to enhance some intrinsic properties of plastics and to impart entirely new effects. Holmes, Mark, “Turning functional with fillers”, Compounding World Magazine, June 2019, p.31-32
Talc & carbonates are used to enable compatibility between polyethylene and polypropylene, 2 forms of plastic that are not normally mutually compatible. Mapleston, Peter. “Filler developments target affordable functionality”, Compounding World Magazine, June 2020, p.32  Markarian, Jennifer. “Additives to enable plastics circularity”, Compounding World Magazine, October 2020, p. 44
Talc is also used as a filler in bioplastics compounds to increase its final properties (by heat deflection temperature, dimensional stability, barrier properties and stiffness) Holmes, Mark. “Steady Gains for Bioplastics”, Compounding World Magazine, September 2020, p.20
Engineered calcium carbonates are used to modify properties of sealants “Hybrid low modulus sealants - minerals for performance enhancement and process optimisation”, Polymers Paint Colour Journal, September 2020, p.29, https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5f5b40fa42011#30
*Explanation of issue: 
Proposal to add a subsection underneath Heading "Business Organization and Operations" and after sub-header "Locations", called "Examples of mineral applications" (or something similar). The goal of this subsection is to give more scientifically-based information on Imerys solutions and products, without promoting specific solutions, and in a neutral tone. All sources are from scientific journals or media. Please note that when possible, we are providing links to journals and magazines but some are unavailable online or require subscriptions. 
*References supporting change:
https://content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A1rl2p/CWSept20/html/index.html?page=20&origin=reader 
https://entomologytoday.org/2020/09/02/volcanic-rock-yields-new-kind-of-insecticide-for-mosquitoes/
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/5/322/htm
https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5fabd37b918f5#42
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2517056/technology-tools-of-the-trade
https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5f5b40fa42011#30
MayaVR (talk) 14:29, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: This article is about the company Imerys, not a an encyclopedia about Imerys. The mineral applications for each of the products listed in your request can be found in the respective Wikipedia articles (e.g. Diatomateous earth, Perlite). Ferkijel (talk) 19:52, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Proposed changes: Adding a subsection on mineral applications 

message: Mineral solutions contribute new properties and enhance performance for a multitude of products in end markets.
Talc is used as a filler in bioplastic compounds and in compostable bioplastic, complying with European regulations. “Steady Gains for Bioplastics,” Compounding World Magazine, September 2020, https://content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A1rl2p/CWSept20/html/index.html?page=20&origin=reader"  
Bentonite is used as an aflatoxin binder in animal feed. <La Revue de l’alimentation animale N° 741, November 2020, http://www.revue-alimentation-animale.fr/les-nouvelles-de-la-profession/la-revue-de-lalimentation-animale-n-741-novembre-2020/ </ref> 
Perlite, a derivative of volcanic rock, is used as a mechanical insecticide. Perlite acts to cause dehydration in mosquitoes. "ImergardTMWP: A Non-Chemical Alternative for an Indoor Residual Spray, Effective against Pyrethroid-Resistant Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) in Africa
", Insect Journal, May 2020, https://entomologytoday.org/2020/09/02/volcanic-rock-yields-new-kind-of-insecticide-for-mosquitoes/ https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/5/322/htm
Perlite can also be an eco-friendly and alternative replacement for plastic microbeads which are commonly used in hygiene products such as toothpaste, scrubs and shower gels. L’Hebdo BoursePlus, 4 December 2020, N°1722, p.1; 6-7 “Les cosmétiques font la chasse aux microparticules de plastique”, https://www.lsa-conso.fr/les-cosmetiques-font-la-chasse-aux-microparticules-de-plastique,225561
Perlite is used as a matting agent for wood clear coats. “Volcanic glass shards for matting the smoothest of wood clear coats”, Polymers Paint Colour Journal, November 2020, p. 40, https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5fabd37b918f5#42
Diatomite is used as a type of filter aid to produce biofuels from various feedstocks blends. Kotrba, Ron, “Technology Tools of the Trade”, Biodiesel Magazine, July 09, 2020, http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2517056/technology-tools-of-the-trade
Diatomite is also used to provide a physical mode of action against a broad range of insect pests to mitigate chemical insecticide resistance. " Bio-Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth, Household Soaps, and Neem Oil against Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae in Benin", Insects Journal, Dec. 2020
Calcium carbonate, talc, kaolin or mica are used as mineral fillers to enhance some intrinsic properties of plastics and to impart entirely new effects. Holmes, Mark, “Turning functional with fillers”, Compounding World Magazine, June 2019, p.31-32
Talc & carbonates are used to enable compatibility between polyethylene and polypropylene, 2 forms of plastic that are not normally mutually compatible. Mapleston, Peter. “Filler developments target affordable functionality”, Compounding World Magazine, June 2020, p.32  Markarian, Jennifer. “Additives to enable plastics circularity”, Compounding World Magazine, October 2020, p. 44
Talc is also used as a filler in bioplastics compounds to increase its final properties (by heat deflection temperature, dimensional stability, barrier properties and stiffness) Holmes, Mark. “Steady Gains for Bioplastics”, Compounding World Magazine, September 2020, p.20
Engineered calcium carbonates are used to modify properties of sealants “Hybrid low modulus sealants - minerals for performance enhancement and process optimisation”, Polymers Paint Colour Journal, September 2020, p.29, https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5f5b40fa42011#30
*Explanation of issue: 
Proposal to add a subsection underneath Heading "Business Organization and Operations" and after sub-header "Locations", called "Examples of mineral applications" (or something similar). The goal of this subsection is to give more scientifically-based information on Imerys solutions and products, without promoting specific solutions, and in a neutral tone. All sources are from scientific journals or media. Please note that when possible, we are providing links to journals and magazines but some are unavailable online or require subscriptions. 
*References supporting change:
https://content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A1rl2p/CWSept20/html/index.html?page=20&origin=reader 
https://entomologytoday.org/2020/09/02/volcanic-rock-yields-new-kind-of-insecticide-for-mosquitoes/
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/5/322/htm
https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5fabd37b918f5#42
http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2517056/technology-tools-of-the-trade
https://flickread.com/edition/html/free/5f5b40fa42011#30
MayaVR (talk) 14:29, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: This article is about the company Imerys, not a an encyclopedia about Imerys. The mineral applications for each of the products listed in your request can be found in the respective Wikipedia articles (e.g. Diatomateous earth, Perlite). Ferkijel (talk) 19:52, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Examples of Mineral Applications 

message: Imerys’ growth strategy consists in multiplying acquisitions, integrating local industry leaders into its group structure in order to become a world leader in the minerals industry. 
In 1980 Imétal absorbed the Société Mokta El Hadid, which was renamed Compagnie française de Mokta (CFM)."Compagnie des minerais de fer magnétique de Mokta-el-hadid", Entreprises Coloniales, 5 July 2015, http://www.entreprises-coloniales.fr/empire/Mokta-el-Hadid_1865-1986.pdf
In 1985, the company acquired France’s Damrec, its first significant investment in refractory minerals and ceramics. This led the group to switch its main activities from non-ferrous metallurgy to industrial minerals."Une exploitation originale de poches silico-ferrugineuses par César SAS
(groupe Imerys)", Géologues n°155, https://www.geosoc.fr/metiers-formations/domaines-d-activites/ressources-minerales/pour-en-savoir-plus/geologie-miniere/286-une-exploitation-originale-de-poches-silico-ferrugineuses-par-cesar-sas-groupe-imerys/file.html
In the 1990s, Imétal intensified its focus on industrial minerals, buying companies in markets including in Brazil, France, Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the US, and transforming more materials such as kaolin, calcium carbonate, refractory minerals, monolithic refractories, ball clay, ceramics, graphite and white pigments, through the acquisition of English China Clay, many of which were managed by Imétal subsidiary KPCL (Kaolin, Pâtes et Céramiques du Limousin)."KPCL s'attaque au marché de la céramique sanitaire", Les Echos, 18 January 1998, https://www.lesechos.fr/1998/01/kpcl-sattaque-au-marche-de-la-ceramique-sanitaire-785381
In the year 2000 Imerys added new minerals – clays, feldspar and halloysite – to its portfolio and consolidated its position in other minerals, such as corundum, which is fused alumina (acquisition of Treibacher Schleifmittel),"Imerys achète un important producteur autrichien de minéraux", Les Echos, 10 May 2000, https://www.lesechos.fr/2000/05/imerys-achete-un-important-producteur-autrichien-de-mineraux-743588 and bauxite. Imerys also expanded its market reach across Asia, the Americas and Europe.  Gout, Didier, "Imetal se Construit un Nouvel Avenir," L'Usine Nouvelle, 16 November, 1989. "Imerys Accède Au Premier Rang Mondial Des Abrasifs," La Tribune, May 10, 2000 "Imerys se renforce aux Etat-Unis," La Tribune, 1 March 2000  
In 2005 the group made multiple significant acquisitions. First, Lafarge Réfractaires Monolithiques,Lucas, Thierry, "Des réfractaires pour Imerys", L'Usine Nouvelle, 18 November 2004, https://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/des-refractaires-pour-imerys.N42578 an acquisition that enabled the group to create its subsidiary Calderys,"About us", Calderys, https://www.calderys.com/about-us/history and led Imerys to become the European leader in monolithic refractories. The group also acquired World Minerals in the US, a global leader in filtration and performance minerals such as diatomite and perlite. It also bought Denain Anzin Mineraux headquartered in France"Cessions et acquisitions : Imerys reprend Denain-Anzin Minéraux", InfoChimie, 29 September 2005, https://www.info-chimie.fr/cessions-et-acquisitions-imerys-reprend-denain-anzin-mineraux,17792 and providing Imerys with feldspar, mica, quartz and kaolin deposits across Europe.
During the years 2008-2010 Imerys continued its acquisitions, with the addition of calcined clays, extensive reserves of high-quality white marble in Malaysia, Vietnam and China, feldspar mines in the US, India and Turkey. High quality mica was added to the portfolio through acquisitions in the US and Canada.Matrix, "Imerys makes two major acquisitions for significant expansion," International Mining, 29 August 2007, https://im-mining.com/2007/08/29/imerys-makes-two-major-acquisitions-for-significant-expansion/ "Sept emplettes pour Imerys", Les Echos - Finance, 10 September 2007, https://capitalfinance.lesechos.fr/deals-m-a/mid-cap/sept-emplettes-pour-imerys-121384
In 2011 Imerys bought the Luzenac Group and became the world leader in talc thanks to the Trimouns mines,"Le rachat des Talcs de Luzenac officialisé", La Dépêche, 30 août 2011, https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2011/08/30/1155999-le-rachat-des-talcs-de-luzenac-officialise.html while a joint venture, The Quartz Corp, allowed Imerys to meet increasing demands for high purity quartz in the semiconductor and photovoltaic markets.
Further acquisitions included S&B in 2015, a global player in bentonite, continuous casting fluxes for steel, in wollastonite and perlite-based solutions;"Imerys successfully builds on innovation and continuity following the IKO acquisition", Foundry Planet, 7 March 2018, https://www.foundry-planet.com/d/imerys-successfully-builds-on-innovation-and-continuity-following-the-iko-acquisition/ and Kerneos in 2017,Guillaume, Gilles. "Imerys achète Kerneos pour accélérer dans la construction", Capital, 12 December 2016, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-achete-kerneos-pour-accelerer-dans-la-construction-1192838 the world leader in calcium aluminate-based high-performance binders. Imerys also completed several bolt-on acquisitions which enabled the group to broaden its speciality offering and continue developing its presence in countries such as Brazil, India and China."Imerys : se renforce dans la zircone de haute pureté en Chine", Bourse Direct, 29 June 2017, https://www.boursedirect.fr/fr/actualites/categorie/divers/imerys-se-renforce-dans-la-zircone-de-haute-purete-en-chine-boursier-790348f9736752a45388c1e46d277fcb9feeda96 "Imerys s'offre Micron-Ita", Bourse Direct, 27 November 2017, https://www.boursedirect.fr/fr/actualites/categorie/divers/imerys-s-offre-micron-ita-boursier-c388a1d1ab5e638338d16ef15a6d05f97d182e05 "Imerys : inauguration d'une usine en Inde." Zone Bourse, 1 October 2015, https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/IMERYS-4660/actualite/Imerys-inauguration-d-une-usine-en-Inde-21125735/
In 2018-2019 Imerys continued to reshape its business portfolio to position itself as a specialty minerals company and to improve its growth profile, notably by acquiring EDK in Brazil"Imerys finalise l'acquisition d'actifs de la société EDK au Brésil", Les Echos - Investir, 4 November 2019, https://investir.lesechos.fr/actions/actualites/imerys-finalise-l-acquisition-d-actifs-de-la-societe-edk-au-bresil-1879687.php and Vimal Microns in India,"Imerys se renforce dans les carbonates en Inde avec le rachat de Vimal Microns", Les Echos - Investir, https://investir.lesechos.fr/actions/actualites/imerys-se-renforce-dans-les-carbonates-en-inde-avec-le-rachat-de-vimal-microns-1738720.php leading producers of Ground Calcium Carbonates, and selling its roof tiles business."Imerys a finalisé la vente de sa division toiture à Lone Star Funds", Les Echos - Investir, 12 October 2018, https://investir.lesechos.fr/actions/actualites/imerys-a-finalise-la-vente-de-sa-division-toiture-a-lone-star-funds-1797963.php
Since 2020, Imerys has pursued more acquisitions such as Cornerstone in the USA, a leading perlite producer for the agriculture market,"Perlite giant buys local company", Lake County Exam, http://www.lakecountyexam.com/news/perlite-giant-buys-local-company/article_be0be62c-a50f-11ea-b904-ab4d09c908a7.html Hysil in India, a leader in calcium silicate boards for insulation,"IMERYS : acquisition dans les solutions réfractaires en Inde", Capital, 17 January 2020, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-acquisition-dans-les-solutions-refractaires-en-inde-1360028 a majority stake in Turkish company Haznedar,"IMERYS acquiert 60% de la société turque Haznedar", Capital, 11 août 2020, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-acquiert-60-de-la-societe-turque-haznedar-1377629 and Shandong Luxin Mount Tai Co in China."IMERYS poursuit ses acquisitions", Capital, 20 January 2020, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-poursuit-ses-acquisitions-1360121 "IMERYS a finalisé une acquisition en Chine", Capital, 27 December 2019, https://www.capital.fr/entreprises-marches/imerys-a-finalise-une-acquisition-en-chine-1358515 Imerys expanded capacity for synthetic graphite production in their plant in Bodio, Switzerland, to meet the rising demand for Lithium-ion batteries mostly dedicated to electric cars.Shaw, Susan. "Graphite: Imerys to expand battery-grade synthetic graphite output", Roskill, 2 October 2020, https://roskill.com/news/graphite-imerys-to-expand-battery-grade-synthetic-graphite-output/ 
*Explanation of issue: 
Imerys' recent 20th century history and growth strategy up until now consists in a series of acquisitions. It's of public interest to detail these corporate moves to explain how Imerys became a world leader in the minerals industry. What's more, it also explains Imerys' complex corporate structure made of many subsidiaries.
I'm basing this section off of what appears on the page for Cisco Systems. 
*References supporting change: 
MayaVR (talk) 19:59, 8 January 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Oppose: I think this is overly detailed and not relevant for a broad audience. Like previous sections and older versions of this article, it reads like a long advert for the organization.  Per WP:MOS and WP:NPOV, we must avoid turning the article into a list of corporate achievements.  Your comparison with the Cisco article, although a fair point, only highlights the unnecessary long list of acquisitions that the 50-billion-revenue company executed since the late 1990s.  In my opinion, this would only make the Imerys article more advertising-like, and would attract other editors to try to clean it up.  Let’s work together to keep the article neutral and objective.  Ferkijel (talk) 20:30, 29 March 2021 (UTC)
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message: Can any contributors (without COI) help to review the text and requested edits, so we can possibly remove the template messages about sections written as advertisement? Some changes have already been implemented and we've hit a wall. As an editor with COI I can't do it myself but I'm available to help rewrite if needed. Thank you! 
MayaVR (talk) 11:24, 3 February 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Definitely still feels like an ad. There's a sense of sensationalism. I don't edit these types of articles, so maybe I'm not the best person to opine on this, but that's just how I feel. VersaceSpace is wondering why you would request an article when you could just make it yourself... 04:52, 4 February 2021 (UTC)

text: , the easiest way to get the template removed is to request changes that would address the issue in an 'X to Y' format with a reasoning, using the template . Giraffer (talk·contribs) 15:03, 4 February 2021 (UTC)
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