From Our CEO
Dear Customers, Team Members, Suppliers, and Investors,
At Chroma Color® Corporation, sustainability is not an initiative—it is a responsibility. We are committed to advancing sustainable color and additive solutions, reducing waste and energy use across our operations, and leading by example within the plastics industry.
Over the past several years we expanded our sustainable portfolio to help customers meet evolving environmental goals:
Our senior leadership team regularly reviews our ESG roadmap to drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing and operational practices. Looking ahead to 2026, our priorities include:
I am confident in our path forward—and proud of the role Chroma Color® plays in building a more sustainable future for generations to come.
If you would like additional information, please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Joe Herres
Chief Executive Officer
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 acquisition of Epolin, Chroma Color is also the recognized leader in the near-infrared (NIR) absorptive dye and ink 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®’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.
Click to view full details on Chroma Color’s 2025 sustainability efforts check back in a month to explore our 2026 plan.
The Chroma Color® Senior Leadership Team knows our Most Valuable Asset is our Team Members. We continue to focus on improving their working lives and providing a safe working environment.
Living Wage:
Chroma Color® commits to continuously provide ALL of its full-time employees with a living wage to its team members which includes not only financial income, but access to health care benefits where costs are heavily subsidized by Chroma Color®. We will monitor this action on an annual basis. Chroma Color® is committed to have 100% of all employees paid a living wage by 2030.
Safe Work Environment:
We believe that All Work Injuries are Preventable and that Compliance with Regulations is Expected by All Employees. Our “Drive for Zero” Program. We saw 30% reduction in OSHA recordables in 2025 vs. 2024. We continue to see a solid reduction in recordables so far in 2026.
Cybersecurity:
At Chroma Colors Corporation, security is an ongoing commitment. In 2026, we have made meaningful strides in strengthening our cybersecurity posture — continuously evaluating our attack surface, actively monitoring for emerging threats, and aligning our practices to NIST standards. We regularly test and review our backup protocols to ensure resilience and readiness. Protecting our customers, partners, and business is at the heart of everything we do.
Sustainable Procurement Mission:
Chroma Color®’s sustainable procurement mission is to provide a supply chain solution that enhances long-term profitability and sustainable growth. We reinforce and support our company’s competitive advantages and goals by securing and purchasing quality products from suppliers who share the same values around Environmental, Social, and Governance and as stated in our Code of Conduct.
1- We saw a 30% reduction in OSHA recordables. We also had six months with no OSHA recordable incidents across every Chroma Color facility!
2- Chroma Color® continues to invest in Environmental, Health & Safety improvements across our facilities in 2025, with additional investments planned for 2026 to maintain our current strong environmental performance and compliance status.
3- Recently Chroma Color Completed Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Phase 1 at all of our facilities. Phase 1 is a non-intrusive, preliminary investigation conducted to identify potential environmental contamination (such as hazardous substances or petroleum products) on a property.
In 2026 Chroma Color® Corporation Earned A Bronze Rating from EcoVadis
Chroma Color® continues to implement additional Environmental, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement Processes to Improve Our Sustainability Performance Scores Year-Over-Year and to Push Chroma Color® Beyond Simple Compliance.
We Enable Our Customers to Reach Their Company’s Sustainability Goals
Chroma Color® Senior Leaders & Board of Director are committed to always act in
the best interests of the company. We continue to continue to implement innovative ways to improve performance, reduce risk, grow responsibly, and maintain a positive reputation with our customers.
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