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Chroma Color® Expands Footprint with West Coast acquisition of Spectra Color

chromacolorstg on December 20, 2024

Chroma Color® and Spectra Color logos

<12/20/2024>, McHenry, IL: Chroma Color® Corporation (“Chroma Color®” or “Chroma”) continues to grow its manufacturing footprint along with its portfolio of colorant and additive technologies with its recent acquisition of Spectra Color, Inc. (“Spectra Color” or “Spectra”) a custom manufacturer of colorants and pre-colored resin compounds. Spectra also manufactures a proprietary resin primarily made from linear low-density polyethylene, predominantly used in the rotational molding industry.

Located in Corona, California, Spectra is a leading provider of masterbatch and color-matching services with custom blending capabilities. Founded in 1976, they have supplied the plastic industry with high quality thermoplastic compounds, colorants, additives, and value-added resins for over 45 years. Spectra serves diverse end-markets, including medical, healthcare, agriculture, consumer products, among others.

Spectra CEO, Bob Shedd, said, “We are thrilled to join forces with Chroma Color®. Chroma’s strong market reputation and shared vision for the business make this partnership a perfect fit. By combining  our technological expertise, we can deliver a powerful competitive advantage, enhance performance, and create even greater value for our customers.”

“Chroma Color® is dedicated to driving growth through both organic initiatives and inorganic growth opportunities. The acquisition of Spectra Color underscores our commitment to expanding our geographic reach and enhancing our product offerings to better serve our customers,” stated Joe Herres, Chroma Color® Corporation, CEO. “The entire team is fully prepared to support Spectra’s customers during this transition, and we are confident they will experience significant value from Chroma’s extensive capabilities and resources.”

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, among others. Chroma Color®’s growth strategy includes a deep focus on organic growth as well as inorganic growth through several strategic acquisitions over recent years. Chroma’s extensive technical leadership and manufacturing expertise, coupled with its market-leading colorant, has delivered high value to customers for more than 50 years. chromacolors.com

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/

Chroma Color® Exhibiting at Compounding World 2024 Booth # C1526

chromacolorstg on July 3, 2024

Chroma Color® Compounding World 2024

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 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. Stop by booth C1526 to talk to the Chroma Color® about our color concentrates and masterbatches that includes G-Series, UltraPET, ChromaPCRPET, ChromaNIR, Bio-Compostable option, and more.

The Compounding World Expo is being held in Cleveland, OH, on November 13-14, 2024. Cleveland is the plastics hub of North America and this event caters to the entire compounding supply chain where you can network with peers, gain insights from experts, and explore cutting-edge exhibits – all for FREE. To register visit: https://na.compoundingworldexpo.com

Also you can gain a broader perspective with the co-located expos: Plastics Extrusion World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo that offer cross-industry insights. Our dynamic conference program features technical presentations, industry debates, and insightful seminars across four dedicated theaters.

Chroma Color® Exhibiting at NPE 2024 South Hall # S25116

chromacolorstg on August 25, 2023

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.

Chroma Color®’s patented G-Series Technologies deliver the Ultimate Solution for Compounders

chromacolorstg on November 9, 2022

Chroma G Series Logo

Chroma Color®’s patented G-Series Technologies deliver the Ultimate Solution for Compounders . . . cleanliness of pellets, reduced cost-to-color, and enablement of sustainability without sacrifice.

Advantages of G-Series Masterbatches

  • 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 masterbatches 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 Masterbatches 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

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