Product – Chroma Color® Corporation

The Power of G2 Color Concentrates for Large Plastic Molded Parts: A Game-Changer for Construction, Utilities, and Material Handling Markets

chromacolorstg on August 26, 2024

Chroma Color® G2 for large construction products

In the world of construction, utilities, and material handling efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Chroma Color® Corporation’s G2 color concentrates have emerged as a game-changer, providing a solution that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of large -molded parts but also significantly reduces overall costs.

Unmatched Effectiveness

G2 color concentrates are designed to deliver superior performance in large-scale molding applications. Their advanced formulation ensures consistent and vibrant colors, enhancing the visual appeal of products ranging from construction equipment to safety gear and utility components. The high pigment load in G2 concentrates ensures excellent color strength and uniformity, even in the most demanding applications.

Chroma Color® UV additives

In addition, Chroma Color®’s G2 color concentrates can be enhanced with UV additives, providing superior protection against the harmful effects of UV rays from the sun. This added UV stability ensures that colors remain vibrant and do not degrade quickly, extending the lifespan and aesthetic appeal of large -molded parts used in outdoor environments.

Cost Efficiency

One of the standout features of G2 color concentrates is their ability to lower overall production costs. The concentrates are engineered for high dispersibility, meaning they blend seamlessly into various polymers, reducing the amount of colorant needed. This efficiency translates into cost savings on raw materials.

Additionally, G2 concentrates:

Minimizes the need for frequent color adjustments,
Reduces downtime
Enhances production efficiency.

Versatility Across Markets

Chroma Color® G2 for Material handling products

Chroma Color®’s G2 concentrates are versatile and adaptable, making them ideal for the diverse needs of the construction, safety, and utilities markets. In construction, they are used to mold durable and visually appealing components like pipes, fittings, and housing materials. The safety industry benefits from the high visibility and durability of G2-colored safety gear, ensuring compliance with safety standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness. In utilities, the concentrates contribute to the production of robust and reliable parts such as electrical enclosures and water management systems.

Environmental Benefits

Beyond cost and performance, G2 color concentrates align with sustainability goals. Chroma Color® is committed to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, and G2 concentrates are formulated to minimize waste and energy consumption during production. This eco-friendly approach not only benefits the environment but also appeals to companies striving to meet their sustainability targets.

Conclusion

Chroma Color® Corporation’s G2 color concentrates are a testament to innovation in the field of large-scale molding. Their effectiveness, cost efficiency, versatility, and environmental benefits make them an invaluable asset in the construction, safety, and utilities markets. By choosing G2 concentrates, manufacturers can enhance their product offerings, streamline production processes, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Learn more at https://chromacolors.com/products/g-series/

Epolin LLC, Division of Chroma Color® Corporation, Marks Four Decades of Innovation

chromacolorstg on May 29, 2024

For 40 years, Epolin has stood at the vanguard of the light absorbing dye industry. The company is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of UV, Visible and Near-Infrared absorbing dyes, and thermoplastic compounds. Our journey traces back to the foundation of the company in 1984 when the company began using novel chemistry to synthesize new dyes. Epolin’s offerings enable and elevate the performance of laser, welding, and arc flash eye protection, sun lens and ophthalmic eyewear, security and brand protection, light filters, display materials, night vision, machine vision, and more.

Epolin develops NIR dyes for applications such as LiDAR, security cameras, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) and more.

With products shipping to over 50 countries around the globe, Epolin develops dye formulations that control the absorption and transmission of light through both dyes and a diverse array of thermoplastic materials. Four decades of expertise has enabled the incorporation of dyes into applications using injection molding, film extrusion, casting, lamination, pressure-sensitive adhesives, solvent-borne coatings, and other manufacturing processes and technologies.

Moreover, Epolin remains at the forefront of innovation by developing novel formulations to cater to emerging technologies in new markets. Our dedicated R&D team stands ready to engineer tailored solutions for even the most demanding applications, ensuring we deliver the precise formulations needed to meet evolving industry needs. Epolin products, services, and employees have kept the company thriving for over the past four decades.

Please reach out to Epolin, a division of Chroma Color® Corporation, to learn how we can help with your application. https://epolin.com/

New ChromaBioColor Masterbatch from Chroma Color® for “Difficult to Recycle” Parts

Nanette on May 7, 2024

Companies in the plastic’s industry continues to look for color concentrate solutions to meet sustainability goals. To support these customers Chroma Color®’s technical team continues to develop additional options. Recently, a customer was looking for a partner to come up with a color masterbatch using a PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) biobased polyester that would comply to *ASTM D-6400/*DIN EN13432 Bio-Composting standards.

The Chroma Color® Technology team developed three new colors for our customer using a specifically designed carrier resin for a masterbatch:

41OR0001SC41CO-F Orange 50/1

41RD0001SC41CO-F Red 50/1

41WH000141CO-F White 50/1

*ASTM D6400 outlines the standard requirements for the biodegradation of solid materials through composting, specifically tailored for labeling plastics intended for aerobic composting in municipal or industrial settings.

*DIN EN 13432 specifies the requirements and procedures for determining the compostability and aerobic treatability of packaging (and its materials).

About PHA’s: are a family of biobased and biodegradable polyesters made by bacterial fermentation. PHACT biopolymers were chosen for this project are plant-based and feature a sustainable manufacturing process. Alone or when blended with other polymers, they dramatically improve environmental characteristics while enhancing physical properties in a broad range of consumer applications. This material is considered to be thermally stable in the normal and customary processing range of 185- 200 Cº. Extended polymer and concentrate residence time in the process equipment may require that process temperature profiles be reviewed and/or adjusted to insure a proper and suitable product.

Click here to download the brochure : https://chromacolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chroma-PHA-Color-Masterbatch-Final-LR.pd

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.

Chroma Color® Patented G2®, G3® and Nylon For Lawn, Garden & Tool

chromacolorstg on January 6, 2023

Molders requiring outdoor weather able solutions for lawn, garden & tool applications can count on the Chroma Color® Corporation team members to find the right solutions. Depending on the application or base resin, customers can choose from our patented G-Series: G2® and/or G3® product lines. Learn more by downloading our informational pdf: Click Here

Chroma Color® Introduces ChromaPCRPET™ a Line of Color Concentrates Based on 100% PCR PET Carrier

chromacolorstg on March 26, 2021

Chroma Color® Corporation has developed a unique product line explicitly designed for use with recycled materials. ChromaPCRPET™ allows brand owners to further increase the levels of PCR within their package, supporting increased Sustainability Goals.

Chroma PCR PET

Key Features of ChromaPCRPET™ include:

– Ability to use in sheets, bottles and other applications

– Product is commercialized

– Product is FDA compliant with No Objection Letter (NOL)

– Chroma Color® offers correction colors for PCR, chain extenders, processing stabilizers and other additives for recycled PET streams

– Final product 100% PCR content

UltraPET®, formulated with ChromaTransparent (a patented carrier technology) is a highly loaded color concentrate that delivers both lower costs and greater processing flexibility for brand owners and converters.

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About Chroma Color®

Chroma Color® Corporation is a technology-leading specialty color and additive masterbatch supplier delivering critical aesthetics, technical innovations, and sustainable solutions to plastics processors and brand owners. Chroma Color®’s growth strategy includes robust organic and inorganic growth, having made six acquisitions over the last three years. 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 Was Issued a Patent for a Pellet Color Concentrate Carrier System Designed to Work in Multiple Clear Plastic Resins

chromacolorstg on March 9, 2021

On March 9, 2021, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued patent No. 10,941,257 to Chroma Color® Corporation for its versatile color concentrate carrier system designed to color clear resins such as PET, PETG, Tritan, PC, Acrylics and others without affecting their clarity.

“ChromaTransparent concentrate pellet carrier system is also beneficial for coloring tinted parts that are often challenging to color,” stated Jeff Smink, Chroma Color®’s, VP of Technology. “We anticipate continued growth for this technology moving forward into 2021.”

To support that growth, Chroma Color® is installing a Sidel PET stretch blow molder in its Salisbury, NC facility. The technical team will color match for PET bottle customers using its UltraPET^® technology which is anchored by Chroma Color®’s newly patented carrier system.

UltraPET^® also incorporates Chroma Color®’s patented G3^® technology. Both technologies processes at a much lower temperature than conventional PET pellet concentrates. Lower process temperatures enable molders to reduce the heat stress on the pigments and dyes significantly. UltraPET^® also offers exceptionally high loading of pigments and dyes, that allows processors significant economic benefits of low usage rates (LDR)

OTHER KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THIS COLOR CONCENTRATE CARRIER SYSTEM INCLUDE:

No screw slippage in opaque PET applicationsIn most cases, the extremely low usage rates also eliminate the need for drying and recrystallization of the colorant common to the use of conventional PET pellet concentrates.These concentrates are resistant to alcohol for applications that require that additional benefit and can be formulated to be compliant with FDA regulations.Another great benefit is a reduction in housekeeping costs compared to the inherent messiness of liquid color.Chroma Color® has also recently launched a new line of UltraPET^® expressly designed for use with recycled material, enabling brand owners to achieve their sustainability objectives by using higher PCR PET levels.To learn more about ChromaTransparent download the product info flyer:

ABOUT CHROMA COLOR

Chroma Color® Corporation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Epolin Chemicals LLC, a leader in near-infrared absorbing dyes and thermoplastic compounds

chromacolorstg on June 22, 2020

McHenry, IL: The acquisition of Epolin Chemicals LLC (“Epolin”), with its global leadership in near-infrared absorbing dyes and thermoplastic compounds, significantly expands Chroma Color® Corporation (“Chroma Color®”)’s product offerings in targeted growth markets. Epolin serves customers developing groundbreaking products in sensors, security inks, light filters, touch-screens, night vision products, and eyewear. Epolin will operate as an independent subsidiary of Chroma Color® and continue to maintain and invest in its strong customer and supplier relationships.

This acquisition of Epolin will contribute significantly to Chroma Color®’s leadership in the colorants and additives industry. We are excited to add Epolin’s cutting-edge NIR Dye technology to our expanding product portfolio and the members of the Epolin team to the Chroma family. There is also a tremendous opportunity for cross-selling by our team when IR absorption is part of an application combined with traditional color.”

“Of the many advantages Epolin customers will enjoy as a result of this transaction is access to Chroma Color®’s extensive product development, testing, and validation capabilities. Epolin’s customers can now be served by Chroma Color®’s ongoing R&D efforts to deliver new solutions for the markets that both Epolin and Chroma Color® serve,” stated Greg Amato, CEO, Epolin.

Genesis Capital LLC acted as the investment banking advisor to Chroma Color®, and Grace Matthews provided advisory services to Arsenal Capital Partners. The law firm of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP acted a legal counsel to Chroma Color®. BDA Partners acted as the investment banking advisor to Epolin.

Epolin:

For more information about Epolin, please visit www.epolin.com

Chroma Color®:

Chroma Color® Corporation is a leading specialty color and additive concentrate supplier serving a diverse range of markets, including packaging, healthcare, pharmaceutical, consumer products and others. Chroma Color®’s growth strategy includes both robust organic and inorganic growth and has been built through six acquisitions over more than two years. 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. For more information please visit www.chromacolors.com.

Arsenal Capital Partners:

Arsenal is a specialized private equity firm that focuses on investments in middle‐market specialty industrials and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds of $5.3 billion, has completed more than 45 platform investments, and has achieved more than 30 realizations. Arsenal invests in industry sectors in which the firm has significant prior knowledge and experience. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value‐add. For more information, please visit www.arsenalcapital.com

About BDA Partners:

BDA Partners is the global investment banking advisor for Asia. It is a premium provider of Asia-related advice to sophisticated clients globally, with over 20 years’ experience advising on cross-border M&A, capital raising, and financial restructuring. It provides global reach with teams in New York and London, and regional depth through seven Asian offices in Mumbai, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, and Tokyo. BDA Partners has deep expertise in the Chemicals, Consumer & Retail, Health, Industrials, Services and Technology sectors. It works relentlessly to earn clients’ trust by delivering insightful advice and outstanding outcomes. BDA Partners has strategic partnerships with William Blair, a global investment banking business, and with DBJ (Development Bank of Japan), a Japanese Government-owned bank with US$150bn of assets. For more information, please visit www.bdapartners.com.

Press Contacts:

For Epolin and Chroma Color® Corporation:Nanette Gregory. 407.432.7706 [email protected].

For Arsenal Capital Partners: Brian Schaffer / Kristen Duarte 646.818.9229 / 646.818.9074. [email protected]. / [email protected].

Chroma Color® Corporation Sales & Service Support Now Available For Latin America (LATM) Region

chromacolorstg on December 3, 2019

McHenry, IL: Due to the rapid growth of Chroma Color® Corporation’s business in Latin America, Chroma’s executive team is investing in a higher level of regional support having selected the services of long-time industry executive, Juan Rodriquez.

Juan, based in Monterrey, Mexico, has worked in the plastics industry in both the US and Mexico over the past 17 years. In his prior sales and technical positions with PolyOne and Uniform Color Company, he developed a deep knowledge of plastics processing and has considerable experience serving the auto/heavy truck, packaging, consumer products and healthcare industries.

If you are in Latin America and desire local support for your color concentrate projects, please contact us through our form found on our website and we will ensure Juan reaches out to as soon as possible.

About Chroma Color® Corporation

Chroma Color® Corporation is a leading specialty color and additive concentrate supplier of the highest quality and the shortest lead times in the plastics marketplace. The business exceeds $160 million in sales due to solid organic growth and targeted acquisitions. Chroma’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise coupled with its game-changing colorant technologies have surprised and delighted customers for over 50 years in markets such as: packaging, wire and cable, building & construction, consumer products, medical, healthcare, lawn & garden, durables, sanitation, recreation & leisure, transportation and more.

Chroma Color® Introduces New CHROMARK® Laser Marking Additives and Concentrates

chromacolorstg on September 30, 2019

McHenry, IL: Chroma Color® Corporation announces the launch of CHROMARK® laser marking additives and concentrates to mark plastics extremely fast, contactless, cleanly, precisely, at a low cost and permanent compared to pad printing or adhesive labels.

Laser marking

Depending on the type of additive used, the desired mark, and the color concentrate used, different marking Mark types may be considered. Foaming, engraving, ablation, carbonization, and bleaching are the primary mark types for plastics. For marks that don’t involve material removal, LASER marking additives can produce light marks on dark colored parts, and dark marks on light colored parts primarily by the foaming and carbonization mechanisms. Though many concentrates are inherently mark-able, additives improve the marking depth, contrast, and durability. Careful selection of pigments, stabilizers, and resins can also improve the mark performance.

The team at Chroma Color® Corporation can help you select the right CHROMARK® colorant and additive package to ensure you obtain the ideal laser mark for your product at an economical cost-to-color. With the in-house NIR Laser, the team can optimize the marking behavior and laser settings for a variety of resins including ABS, PE, PP, LDPE, HDPE, Co- Polyester, PBT, Polysulfone, GPPS, HDPE, Nylon, Acrylic, PVC, Polyacetal, and Polycarbonate. In addition, Chroma’s patented G3® technology can also provide highly loaded concentrates with laser marking additives.

About Chroma Color® Corporation

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