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Chroma Color Announces New Chief Executive Officer Joe Herres

chromacolorstg on April 17, 2024

Chroma Color Corporation, leading formulator and supplier of specialty color and additive concentrates and IR absorbing and modifying dyes with an extensive manufacturing footprint throughout the United States, has appointed Joe Herres as Chief Executive Officer effective April 17, 2024 replacing Shruti Singhal. Joe Herres, Chroma’s new CEO commented, “I am very excited to take the leadership role in a business I love and, in an organization, made up of incredibly dedicated and talented team members. Having been the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Chroma for the past 15 months, I see great opportunities to continue our journey with our customers in helping them grow their business which in turn strengthens Chroma’s ability to partner even more effectively”.

Arsenal Capital Partners Operating Partner and company Chairman George Abd commented, “we are pleased to have Joe take this leadership role bringing with him decades of industry experience and proven success leading and growing businesses. Joe’s deep experience in the plastics industry with a diverse background in polymers and manufacturing processes and his passion for the customer make him uniquely qualified to lead Chroma to the next level. Joe’s strong track record of providing leadership and execution led to exponential growth and market expansion at Spartech, LLC under the ownership of Arsenal and other private equity firms. Joe previously worked for Spartech Corporation both as a public and private business for nearly 20 years and has also worked for Avient (formerly PolyOne). Joe attended Washburn University’s Business Administration and Management program. We want to thank Shruti Singhal for his dedication in leading the organization over the past two and a half years and wish him the best in what we are sure will be a successful next step in his career.”

Chroma Color: Chroma Color Corporation is a leading specialty color and additive concentrate supplier serving a diverse range of markets, including packaging, healthcare, pharmaceutical, wire, cable, consumer products, and others. With the acquisition of Epolin, Chroma is also the recognized leader in the near infrared (NIR) absorptive dye industry producing proprietary blends to suit the eye protection and light management sectors. Chroma Color’s growth strategy includes robust organic and inorganic growth including nine acquisitions. Chroma’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, coupled with its game changing colorant and light management technologies, have delighted customers for over 50 years. Chroma Color Corporation is an Arsenal Capital Partners portfolio company. For more information, please contact us: https://chromacolors.com/contact-us/

The Manufacturing Institute Honors Chroma Color Corporation’s, Chief of Human Resources, Cass Birchbauer

chromacolorstg on March 8, 2024

Cass Birchbauer, Chief of Human Resources

McHenry, IL, March 8, 2024: The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced Chroma Color Corporation, Chief of Human Resource, Cass Birchbauer has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.

“Receiving this award is incredibly humbling. Without the dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity of the company I work for—it would not have been possible” stated Cass Birchbauer. I’m proud to contribute to our company’s success and thankful for the chance to lead impactful initiatives. This award validates why Chroma Color is really a unique company who never stops pushing boundaries and aiming for greatness.”

The Women MAKE Awards are part of the MI’s Women MAKE America initiative, which is the nation’s marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing. Women account for about half of the U.S. labor force but represent less than one-third of the manufacturing workforce. Women MAKE America aims to build the 21st-century manufacturing workforce by empowering and inspiring women in the industry.

“The Women MAKE Awards showcase the vibrant, diverse and rewarding careers in the industry and how women have excelled as manufacturing leaders, paying it forward to inspire and uplift the next generation to pursue opportunities in modern manufacturing,” said Caterpillar Group President of Resource Industries and Women MAKE Awards Chair Denise Johnson.

The Women MAKE Awards gala honors 100 industry leaders (“Honorees”) and 30 rising stars (“Emerging Leaders ”) who have been nominated by their companies as the “go-to” women, recognized for their innovation, dedication, contributions and good counsel. Honorees are further rewarded with access to a two-day leadership development conference in Washington, D.C., in the days leading up to the evening awards gala. Since its launch in 2011, the program has honored and recognized more than 1,400 Honorees and Emerging Leaders.

This accolade serves as a testament to Cass’ unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and profound impact on our organization’s human capital strategies within the manufacturing domain. Through her tireless efforts, she has continually elevated our workforce, fostered a culture of innovation and inclusivity, and spearheaded initiatives that have propelled our company forward. Cass also played a pivotal role in creating a culture of ‘ONE TEAM,’ where our focus is on cultivating a safer workplace, encouraging recognition, enhancing communication, providing clear work instructions, promoting feedback, prioritizing training, equipping team members with necessary tools, and advancing an environment of genuine caring, where our team members feel they belong and are set up for success.

“With more than 600,000 open jobs in manufacturing today and the continued need to fill millions more jobs by the end of the decade, it’s critical for manufacturers to engage the largest underrepresented pool of talent: women,” said MI President and Executive Director Carolyn Lee. “The 2024 Women MAKE Awards gala promises to be an inspirational, powerful event, where some of the brightest stars in manufacturing will be recognized for the incredible work they have done—both to grow our industry and to uplift others like them.”

On April 18, the MI will recognize 130 recipients of the Women MAKE Awards in Washington, D.C. The evening will highlight the story of each Honoree and Emerging Leader, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing.

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ABOUT:

Chroma Color Corporation is a leading supplier of specialty color and additive concentrates, catering to various industries, including packaging, wire and cable, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products, among others. With the acquisition of Epolin, Chroma Color is now the foremost authority in the near-infrared (NIR) absorptive dye industry, creating exclusive blends tailored to meet the needs of light management applications.

ABOUT THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE

The Manufacturing Institute builds, diversifies and strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce, with the goal of furthering individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry. The MI engages underrepresented communities and shifts perceptions about careers in modern manufacturing, leads skilled training and career development programs, provides thought leadership and research on the changing state of the workforce and builds partnerships to scale up its impact on manufacturing in the United States. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, the MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with solutions for the industry’s toughest challenges. For more information, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.

Chroma Color’s Annual Pinnacle Award Winner’s

chromacolorstg on February 27, 2024

Chroma Color's Pinnacle award

Photo Caption: Chroma Color Pinnacle Award Winners Celebration held in Nashville, TN: Front Row L-R Gretchen Dragich (SLT), Don Tibbett, Mike Crosby (SLT),Becky Bauer, Mike Johnson, Shruti Singhal (SLT), Cass Birchbauer (SLT), Kori Bouchard, Kaysi Kaczkowski, Jim Walsh (SLT) Back Row L-R Randy Green, Joe Herres (SLT),LJ Baillargeon (SLT), Glenn Munshaw (SLT), Sandy Ippolito, & David Campbell

*SLT- Senior Leadership team

Chroma Color announced and celebrated the exceptional achievements of our talented individuals who are our winners of this year’s Chroma Color Pinnacle Award. Each year winners are chosen based on their performance and contributions that went “above and beyond” and significantly impacted our company’s growth and success in the prior year. Each winner (and guest) attended a celebration event, award ceremony, and weekend retreat hosted in Nashville, Tennessee.

By working together and going “above and beyond,” Chroma Color’s 1TEAM will continue to achieve even greater success in the future.

Chroma Color Photoluminescent Masterbatch Colors Meet Growing Demands from Plastic Molders

chromacolorstg on February 18, 2024

Chroma Photoluminescent Color

Photoluminescent color concentrates, also known as glow-in-the-dark color concentrates, have gained popularity in recent years due to their unique properties and ability to create eye-catching visual effects. For example, photoluminescent color concentrates are increasingly being used in safety applications such as emergency exit signs, egress path markings, and safety equipment. This is because photoluminescent materials are reliable and can be charged by both natural and artificial light, ensuring that they remain visible even in low-light or dark conditions.

Chroma Color continues to explore new materials and technologies to improve the properties of photoluminescent color concentrates for our customer to be more efficient and brighter than traditional pigments.

The Benefits of Chroma Colors Photoluminescent Masterbatches Includes:

– Rapid activation yielding hours of glow

– Light stable formulation (fade resistant)

– Custom-tailored for glow longevity and brilliance

– Designed for specific life safety applications

– Enhance and differentiates outdoor or indoor applications

To ensure customers of Chroma Color photoluminescent masterbatches will yield hours of glow. We had products molded using Chroma Color’s Glow tested by an outside laboratory resulting in measurements of 32 hours of glow time. To examine the variety of resins tested and results download this pdf:

https://chromacolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Chromacolor-Photoluminescent-MasterBatch-12-22.pdf

Chroma Color:

Chroma Color Corporation is a leading specialty color and additive concentrate supplier serving diverse markets, including wire and cable, packaging, healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and others.

With the recent acquisition of Epolin, Chroma Color is now the recognized leader in the near-infra-red (NIR) absorptive dye industry, producing proprietary blends to suit the eye protection and light management sectors.

Chroma Color’s growth strategy includes robust organic and inorganic growth through nine acquisitions over three years. Chroma’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, coupled with its game-changing colorant, has delighted customers for over 50 years.

Jennifer Presnell, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, one of the distinguished winners of the Plastics News Sustainability Leaders Award

chromacolorstg on December 18, 2023

Chroma Color Notable Leaders In Sustainability Jennifer Presnell

The leadership team at Chroma Color Corporation is delighted to announce the recognition of Jennifer Presnell, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, as one of the distinguished winners of the Plastics News Sustainability Leaders in the Plastics Industry award! To qualify for this award, nominees must lead sustainability initiatives at their organization and make a measurable impact on the environment through their efforts. They must also demonstrate leadership through involvement in professional organizations and civic and community initiatives.

Jim Walsh, VP of Technologies at Chroma Color, remarked, “We are pleased that Plastics News acknowledges the efforts of individuals contributing to the sustainability of plastics companies. Our entire Chroma Color team has been diligently working towards becoming a reliable sustainable partner for our customers, with Jennifer at the forefront of our initiatives. This year, we witnessed the tangible outcomes of her dedication as we progressed from an EcoVadis Bronze medal to a Silver Medal in 2023, which is why she earned our nomination.”

In emphasizing the importance of responsibility and education, Jennifer stated, “We must be accountable for our actions and strive to educate ourselves, our customers, and the communities we serve for a better collective future. Progress is achieved one step at a time, building on each improvement.” She expressed pride in rallying the company management and employees to establish their sustainability program, which, despite being in its early stages, has already secured an EcoVadis Silver Medal. With ongoing efforts and active projects, the company is committed to reaching its sustainability goals while prioritizing the well-being of its employees and the broader community.

The Chroma Color team extends heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer, expressing gratitude for her steadfast commitment to steering the company towards a more sustainable future.

Click here learn more about Chroma Color’s sustainability efforts: https://chromacolors.com/sustainability-2/

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Chroma Color Corporation Earns APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for ChromaNIR Technology

chromacolorstg on November 19, 2023

Chroma Color Corporation is pleased to announce it has been formally recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting the highest criteria for recyclability according to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability for ChromaNIR.

About APR Design® Recognition:

APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition stands as a third-party endorsement of the compatibility of a package or packaging component with the North American recycling system. This recognition validates that the product has met the most stringent criteria for recyclability outlined in the APR Design® Guide. All components and complete packaging systems are eligible for APR Recognition.

Steve Alexander, the President & CEO of APR, applauded Chroma Color Corporation’s commitment to enhancing the recyclability of its customers packaging, saying, “APR congratulates Chroma Color Corporation for taking action to improve the recyclability of packaging and taking the steps to receive APR Design® Recognition. Recyclable packaging means less waste, more efficient use of limited natural resources, and more high-quality post-consumer resin (PCR) for new products.”

James Walsh, VP of Technology at Chroma Color Corporation, shared his enthusiasm, “Our breakthrough ChromaNIR black technology is a game-changer for PE and HDPE recycling because this formula addresses the challenge of recycling black or dark colors in packaging.”

ChromaNIR’s Innovative Solution: ChromaNIR is a specialized formulation that addresses the crucial need for alternatives to Carbon Black, providing a sustainable solution for recycling black or dark colors in packaging. Chroma Color’s NIR Sortable Black Technology is built on the foundation of IR reflecting/transparent components, using a unique blend of specialty dyes and organic pigments.

Download our product flyer: https://chromacolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Chroma-NIR-APR-Design-Print.pdf

Chroma Color Corporation invites you to learn more about the environmentally responsible ChromaNIR technology by contacting us at Chroma Color Corporation Contact Page:

https://chromacolors.com/contact-us/

About APR:

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) is a US-based international non-profit and the only North American organization focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics. APR’s resources help companies design packaging that can be recycled, support innovations that overcome existing recycling challenges,and encourage stable and reliable markets for post-consumer recycled content. Visit plasticsrecycling.org for more information.

About Chroma Color:

Chroma Color Corporation is a leading supplier of specialty color and additive concentrates, catering to various industries, including packaging, wire and cable, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products, among others. With the recent acquisition of Epolin, Chroma Color is now the foremost authority in the near-infrared (NIR) absorptive dye industry, creating exclusive blends tailored to meet the needs of eye protection and light management sectors.

Chroma Color’s growth strategy includes both organic and inorganic expansion, marked by nine acquisitions in just three years. With over five decades of technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, along with revolutionary colorant solutions, Chroma Color Corporation continues to delight customers.

Chroma Color Exhibiting at NPE 2024 South Hall # S25116

chromacolorstg on August 25, 2023

Chroma Color and Epolin NPE 2024

Be sure to save the dates May 6- 10, 2024 to meet with the Chroma Color Corporation & Epolin (Light Management Chemistry) team members to learn more about our plastic color concentrates for consumer, medical, healthcare, packaging, wire/cable, pipe industrial durables, recreation vehicles, and more at booth # South Hall S25116

About Chroma Color Corporation:

Chroma Color Corporation is a leading specialty color concentrate supplier serving diverse markets, including wire and cable, packaging, healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer products, and others. With the recent acquisition of Epolin, Chroma is also the recognized leader in the near-infra-red (NIR) absorptive dye industry, producing proprietary blends to suit the eye protection and light management sectors.

Chroma Color team is dedicated to operating our facilities in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. All of Chroma Color facilities meet the ISO 9001:2015 standards and the Asheboro facility also meets the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. Chroma Color also earned a Silver Award from EcoVadis in 2023

Chroma Color’s growth strategy includes robust organic and inorganic growth through nine acquisitions over five years. Chroma’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, coupled with its game-changing colorant, has delighted customers for more than 50 years.

Meet the Chroma Color team at MD&M West 2024 held Feb 6 – Feb 8, 2024 at Booth # 3995

chromacolorstg on August 15, 2023

Informa Markets Engineering West (IME West), home to MD&M West, WestPack, ATX West, D&M West and Plastec West, is the largest annual advanced manufacturing event in the US, bringing together suppliers and buyers for every part of the product development cycle.

Be sure to save the dates February 6-8, 2024 to meet with the Chroma Color team to learn more about our plastic color concentrates for medical, packaging, additive manufacturing and more at booth #3995

The event is being held in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Not attending the show but want more information?

#MDMWest, #WestPack, #ATXWest, #DMWest, #PlastecWest

Chroma Color to Exhibit at Injection Molding & Design Expo Booth – 706

chromacolorstg on June 29, 2023

Chroma Color will be exhibiting at the Injection Molding & Design Expo Booth 706 on September 20-21, 2023 in Novi, Michigan.

Be sure to stop by to learn more about our G-Series Color Concentrates that delivers the Ultimate Solution. . . cleanliness of pellets, reduced cost-to-color, and enablement of sustainability without sacrifice.

Advantages of G-Series

Favorable financials with the ease, cleanliness, and convenience of Pelletized Color.
Reduced energy consumption through lower processing temperatures and reduced change-over times.
Lowest usage rates in the industry yield lower coloring costs and less warehouse space.
High loadings and robust formulations overcome the coloring challenges of PCR usage. These include regeneration of polymer properties, enhanced manufacturing process-ability, end-use performance characteristics, and desired finished goods aesthetics.
Formulated to provide optimum color and additive distribution within the final compound and/or molded part.

Chroma Color’s G-Series provide vibrant, long-lasting colors essential to meeting the demands of compounders, processors, and OEMs.

Excellent dispersion and color distribution for optimal aesthetics
Reduced carbon footprint (energy, freight, warehouse space, etc.)
Matched using our coloring expertise (including special effects)

G-Series are ideal for the following resins

G3 Technology

Polyolefins & Polystyrene
Elastomeric Resins – TPE, TPO, TPU
Engineered Resins – PA, PC, PBT, ABS, ASA, and Alloys,
FR Compounds
Glass & Mineral Filled Compounds
Medical Polymers

G2 Technology

PE, PP, TPE, and TPO with high levels of UV/AO functional additives

ChromaTransparent

PC, PMMA, PET, PETG, Copolyester, MBS (Impact Modified Styrene Acrylic Copolymers), and other clear resins

The show is free to attend. Click here to register online: https://www.ami-events.com/event/0e6056c4-ce50-4b38-a249-393a1d8b3010/regProcessStep1:29e62f9a-6da7-472b-8f1d-88c3b01c33fb?RefId=Website&rp=792924b9-20b3-4864-b600-ad2ef72cc8bd

Chroma Color Announces Award of the Silver Rating from EcoVadis for 2023

chromacolorstg on May 31, 2023

Chroma Color Corporation is proud to announce our recent award of the Silver rating from EcoVadis for 2023. Chroma Color joins tens of thousands of companies that partner with EcoVadis to collaborate on sustainability with a common platform, universal scorecard, benchmarks, and performance improvement tools.

A silver rating from EcoVadis demonstrates Chroma Color’s strong sustainability practices and measurements to reduce the company’s environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure ethical business practices. It also signifies we are making significant efforts to integrate sustainability into our operations.

“After receiving the Bronze award last year for the beginning stages of our program, the Chroma Color team worked together to implement more policies, programs and improvements reflective of a solid ESG program that we are building. We implemented programs to become more cognizant of the use of our resources such as, reduction of water usage, improving air quality, reuse of scrap materials, and reduction of electricity usage. We will continue to identify additional areas where we can reduce our carbon footprint and become more socially mindful and responsible as it is the right and good thing to do for all of us and our future,” stated Jennifer Presnell, Chroma Color’s Corporate Quality & Regulatory Manager.

“The senior leadership team is very proud of our company and its ability to
make changes within our organization to earn a Silver award in 2023. As Chroma Color moves forward, our team will continue to focus on driving measurable improvements in each area,” stated Joe Herres, CEO, Chroma Color.

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