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OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Established specialty materials supplier with diverse end-markets, seeking margin expansion through portfolio optimization toward higher-value specialty segments. OMNOVA is a diversified specialty chemicals and materials company with established market positions and multi-decade heritage in manufacturing excellence. However, limited recent performance data (search results are from 2017-2019) and modest scale.

What is OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.'s industry? OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. (omnova.com) operates in Advanced Materials. AskCyborg classifies OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. under Advanced Materials in its company registry.

OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of performance-enhancing chemistries and surfaces used in products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. The company operates two business units: Performance C...

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Industry Advanced Materials
4 named competitors
2 recent developments
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OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. Overview

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OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of performance-enhancing chemistries and surfaces used in products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. The company operates two business units: Performance Chemicals (76% of sales) and Engineered Surfaces (24% of sales).

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OMNOVA holds leading positions in key market categories, with many businesses enjoying leadership for over 50 years. The company focuses on transitioning toward specialty markets with higher growth and margin potential, leveraging its diverse end-market presence across construction, paper, transportation, and industrial applications.

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OMNOVA competes in fragmented specialty chemicals and engineered materials markets against both large multinational chemical companies and focused regional players. Key competition occurs in emulsion polymers, decorative surfaces, and coatings where pricing pressure and commoditization remain ongoing challenges.

Industry Context

OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. operates in Advanced Materials.

Key facts

Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Beachwood, US · Employees: 1,850 · Revenue: ~$800M (2017 basis) · Market cap: N/A

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  • Performance Chemicals segment (76% of sales) is the dominant business, focused on emulsion polymers, coatings, adhesives and specialty chemicals; Engineered Surfaces comprises 24%
  • End-market exposure is broad: Building/Refurbishment (40%), Transportation (19%), Paper & Packaging (15%), Industrial/Other (12%), Personal Hygiene (8%), Oilfield (6%)
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Recent developments

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  • Completed major expansion of Le Havre, France manufacturing facility to increase capacity for specialty acrylic resins for water-borne coatings, with semi-continuous polymerization technology
  • Limited recent financial and operational updates available in public sources as of mid-2026
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Specialty Chemicals & PolymersSpecialty chemicals and engineered polymers→Performance Polymers & AdhesivesDiversified materials science company with overlapping specialty polymers and adhesives→Engineered Surfaces & CoatingsCoatings, paints, and surface solutions→Specialty MaterialsSpecialty additives and materials (Berkshire subsidiary)→

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Frequently asked questions

What does OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. do?+
OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of performance-enhancing chemistries and surfaces used in products for commercial, industrial and residential applications. The company operates two business units: Performance C...
What is OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Specialty Chemicals & Polymers, Performance Polymers & Adhesives, Engineered Surfaces & Coatings, Specialty Materials. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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