Agristab, next-generation UV stabilizer range
Agristab, next-generation UV stabilizer range, extends UV resistance of multi-season greenhouse films subjected to high pesticide use
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New Medical Competence Centre opens at the Gabriel-Chemie Germany Site
The new Medical Competence Centre as a full service centre at one location
Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of UV stabilizers for outdoor plastics
Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of long-lasting UV stabilizers designed to extend the life of polyolefin-based plastics used in outdoor applications.
AF-COLOR is producing under normal conditions again
After the fire incident on 20.11.2021 at the AF-COLOR plant in the industrial area Scheid 27, Niederzissen (Rhineland-Palatinate), normal operations can be resumed from 28.02.2022.
Ampacet SunChill™ color masterbatch reduces heat build-up in dark plastics exposed to sunlight
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced SunChill color masterbatches designed to decrease the thermal load of dark plastic items exposed to sunlight and hot weather conditions.
Milliken’s ColorDirection 2023 Bold Unity: evoking a sense of belonging and familiarity
In 2023, as the world celebrates a resilience greater than we could have hoped for, Milliken & Company’s ColorDirection Bold Unity presents a collection of connected tones powerful in impact and vulnerable in expression, colors that can sing gentle harmonies or raise the roof with vibrancy.
Grafe brings fragrance into plastic
Plastics that smell good - what sounds like a vision of the future is currently being put into practice in a development project at Grafe, with its headquarters in Blankenhain. The first result is a masterbatch for PP, which releases a scent by means of a fragrance-active substance.
Ampacet introduces BioRange+ TUV OK Compost certified masterbatch portfolio
Ampacet announces the launch of BioRange+ masterbatch solutions designed for compostable plastic applications.
Koch-Technik at the K 2019: Exceeded all expectations
At K 2019, the world´s leading trade fair for plastics processing in Düsseldorf, KOCH-Technik presented its extensive product range.
"The circular economy". Is color still in?
Does “Circular Economy” like color? How can we make color compatible with “Circular Economy”?
Sustainability in packaging and beyond
The increasingly ethical and health-conscious demands of consumers is driving new quality standards and has inspired Gabriel-Chemie to introduce a new range of products to answer the demand for Halal and Vegan-compliant products.
Alternative solution to vacuum metallization for rigid plastic applications
Ampacet, a premier global provider of specialized polymers, services and solutions, has introduced FauxFoilTM, innovative technology for molding applications that offers an alternative to costly vacuum metallization and provides a reflective, metallic gloss and shine in a single step.
Clariant to debut new striking shade for transforming applications
Clariant product designers and engineers visiting Aluminium 2018 to heighten their creativity with the latest high-durability, sustainable color solutions for aluminum finishing.
Gabriel-Chemie increases production capacity in Russia
On 03 August 2017, Gabriel-Chemie and Governor of the Kaluga oblast signed an investment agreement concerning the construction and operation of a masterbatch plant in the Vorino industrial park near the Moscow.
Plastics coloring – Expertise from design to production stage
For more than 65 years Karl Finke GmbH has specialized in assisting plastics processors, designers and brand manufacturers in conversion of their color designs into production stage products.
Plastic Resins Inc. selects X-Rite Pantone for color formulation
Ci7800 Spectrophotometer and Color iMatch Software help Plastic Resin deliver fast, accurate small batch customer colors to molders.
ColorForward goes high-tech for 2016
Clariant and technology partners add holograms and laser marking to ColorForward 2016 Palette.
Clariant celebrates 10th anniversary of ColorForward
Clariant celebrates the anniversary of its color forecasting guide with a day-long customer event at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt.
Clariant releases ColorForward Interiors 2016
Clariant has released ColorForward Interiors 2016, the third annual trend and color forecasting guide for the fiber and textile market.
Clariant adds new colors to Mevopur range
Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with Mevopur polycarbonate masterbatches.
Cutting the cost of colouring rigid PVC
Recent developments in colour concentrate technology enable processors to add colour in-house.
Pioneering reactive additives for PU from Milliken
At Utech 2015 the company will show fully reactive polymeric additive technologies for polyurethanes.
RAL Colours extends network of distribution partners
RAL Colours signed the cooperation agreement with the companies from Austria and Brazil.
Clariant unveils ColorForward 2016
Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward 2016.
Clariant launches ColorForward 2015
Clariant's 9th Annual Color Forecasting Guide for the Plastics Industry draws on expertise of color, design, marketing, trend-watching and polymer specialists.
COLOUR VISION® Edition No. 13
COLOUR VISION® is a colour concept in keeping with the spirit of the times, which represents innovative colours, effects and surfaces in selected polymers by means of plastic lens-shaped blanks.
Coloring plastics using the Pantone color scheme
Novosystems is going to present its 15 Novotone Main Colors at Fakuma 2012, an international trade fair for plastics processing.
Perfect colors and tailor-made coloration with Novopearls micro granulate
Novopearls as a solid possess the characteristics of liquid colors, make additional increases in coloration possible and offer cost-savings in comparison with conventional color batches.
Bolta: Optimizing coloring processes
Costs of changing colors, on-going reduction in batch sizes, optimized cleaning and the use of color pigment carriers are all factors to be considered when coloring profile extrusions. Here cost cutting potential exists. Bolta is one of the first companies in the plastics industry to deploy Novopearls, a wax-based micro-granulate.