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Production and Engineering Charge Colours

AMPACET
Launch of two masterbatches / "Biorange" provides full composting ability / "Antiscratch" additive protects PE and PP products
18.09.2017
HOLLAND COLOURS
Launch of colourant for PET packaging
07.08.2017
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
Launch of new colour masterbatches / Natural effects such as marble and onyx on plastic / Series avoids need for metallisation
31.03.2017
MERCK
Collaboration with PolyOne to develop in-mould 3D technology / Enhancement of packaging materials and consumer electronics
21.10.2016
SILBERLINE
Colour effects with aluminium pigments / Use in injection moulding and extrusion applications / Production in Scotland
12.10.2016
HUNTSMAN
“Tioxide” pigment family is extended
15.07.2016
LANXESS
Colorant microgranules to be demonstrated at “K 2016” / Improved performance allied with safety in handling
13.07.2016
BASF
New effect pigments add colour to ”Firemist” range / Applications include packaging
19.01.2016
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
“Everyday Colour” range of masterbatches introduced / Approved for food contact
27.07.2015
BASF
Special-effect pigments unveiled / Blue and copper shades offer eye-catching options
04.06.2015
ECKART
Premium cosmetics bottle range codeveloped with Rebhan and Lifocolor
27.11.2014
POLYONE
Multi-dimensional colourants unveiled for PET packaging
04.11.2014
ECKART
Effects pigments introduced for automotive and packaging markets / Applications to be demonstrated at "Fakuma" 2014
19.09.2014
CLARIANT
High-performance pigments based on bio-succinic acid / Feedstock from Myriant
09.04.2014
LINPAC
Detectable black colourants developed to enable recycling of black plastics / Collaboration with UK's WRAP and other packaging firms
15.02.2013
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
New colours and masterbatches to lead the way at “Fakuma 2012”
15.10.2012
AXION POLYMERS
Colour range extended for recycled HIPS grades / Improved dispersion process adds to visual quality
25.09.2012
PQ
Titanium dioxide replacement introduced
20.10.2011
NOVOSYSTEMS
Improved colouration of thermoplastics from micro-granulate additive
20.09.2011
LANXESS
High tinting strength halogen-free red dye introduced
19.07.2010
LEHMANN & VOSS
Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics in different colours
16.07.2010
AMPACET
“Bold & Beautiful” masterbatch range launched
10.12.2009
CLARIANT
Masterbatches add colour to health and beauty packaging
20.11.2009
CIBA
Pearlescent pigments reduce yellowing
28.05.2008
HUNTSMAN
“Deltio” process improves handling properties of TiO2 / Capacity expansion at UK facility
09.11.2007
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