Delta Tecnic
Delta Tecnic is a Spanish specialty chemicals manufacturer, founded in 1982 and headquartered near Barcelona, producing color concentrates (masterbatch) and additive solutions for the global cable and PVC industries. The company operates three factories with 18,000 tonnes/year capacity and is backed by Investindustrial.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersEspaña, Ecuador
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Delta Tecnic does
Delta Tecnic is a Spanish specialty chemicals manufacturer, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sant Celoni (Barcelona), that develops and produces masterbatch (color concentrate) and additive solutions primarily for the cable and PVC industries. The company operates three factories with 22 production lines and 18,000 tonnes/year capacity, supported by a proprietary formulation library of more than 11,000 recipes developed over four decades. Core manufacturing technologies include cryogenic milling for single-pigment "cryopellets," metallic fiber masterbatch (75% metallic fibers / 25% polymer) for electromagnetic shielding, conductive and dissipative PVC compounds, and high-speed extrusion grades designed for cable lines operating up to 1,200 m/min. Product brands include Deltacolor (masterbatch solutions), DELTAVINIL (PVC masterbatch family), DELTAPLAST (cable polymer masterbatch family), Cryopellets, Barrion (cable protection additive), and the Metal Fiber Masterbatch line for EMI shielding in automotive, electronics, and telecom applications.
The company's go-to-market is direct B2B technical sales into industrial cable and PVC manufacturers, supplemented by a trading/distribution business that represents leading global suppliers of plastics, pigments, and cosmetics raw materials. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer specifications, volumes, and formulation requirements; the company does not publicly disclose pricing. Delta Tecnic serves customers in more than 60 countries with multilingual digital presence (English, Catalan, Spanish, Chinese) and a multi-channel marketing stack including trade shows (Plast Milano 2026, Wire Expo 2026), webinars, digital catalogues, and the ICEX Next Program for internationalization. The legal entity is DELTA TECNIC, S.A.U., and the company is privately held with Investindustrial as primary financial sponsor, actively pursuing inorganic expansion — exemplified by the announced exclusive negotiations in November 2025 to acquire Polytechs, a French specialty masterbatch manufacturer.
Delta Tecnic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Delta Tecnic
- Legal name
- DELTA TECNIC, S.A.U.
- Website
- https://deltatecnic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Delta Tecnic is a Spanish specialty chemicals manufacturer, founded in 1982 and headquartered near Barcelona, producing color concentrates (masterbatch) and additive solutions for the global cable and PVC industries. The company operates three factories with 18,000 tonnes/year capacity and is backed by Investindustrial.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Delta Tecnic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Masterbatch / Color Concentrates
- NAICS
- Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)
- SIC
- Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Colors & Color Systems (Natural/Artificial, Caramel Colors) (CRADAOAG)
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Where Delta Tecnic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- España
- HQ country
- Ecuador
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Delta Tecnic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Masterbatch Sales (Deltacolor): Delta Tecnic develops and manufactures proprietary masterbatch products under the Deltacolor brand (DELTAVINIL for PVC, DELTAPLAST for cables) and sells them directly to manufacturers in the cable and PVC industries. Revenue is generated through the sale of color concentrates, additive masterbatches, and specialty compounds. The company operates 3 factories and 22 production lines with 18,000 tonnes/year capacity.
- Trading (Distribution of Raw Materials): Delta Tecnic acts as a distribution representative for leading global firms in plastics, pigments, and cosmetics raw materials. This includes the exclusive distribution of selected raw materials from leading international brands. Revenue is generated through trading margins on distribution of third-party raw materials.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Delta Tecnic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Delta Tecnic develops and manufactures proprietary color concentrates (masterbatches) and specialty additives primarily for the cable and PVC industries, including DELTAVINIL (PVC) and DELTAPLAST (cables) product families. The company also distributes raw materials for plastics, pigments, and cosmetics through a trading division, operating 3 factories, 22 production lines, and 18,000 tonnes/year capacity across 60+ countries.
Product overview
Delta Tecnic is a masterbatch specialist offering two core product lines: Deltacolor Masterbatch (color concentrates for the cable and PVC industries) and Trading (distribution of plastics, pigments, and cosmetics raw materials). The Deltacolor line is divided into Cables (covering Automotive, Energy, Telecoms, Additives, and Special Cables sub-segments) and PVC (covering Rigid Profiles, Calendering Sheets/Flooring, Pipes/Fittings/Hoses, Compounding, Screens, Cables, Black PVC Masterbatches, and Conductive PVC Compounds). Key product variants include DELTAVINIL (standard pellet, micropellet, small micropellet, cryopellet) for PVC applications and DELTAPLAST (standard pellet, micro bead) for various cable polymers. The company also offers specialized additive products including Barrion (cable protection), Metal Fiber Masterbatch (EMI shielding), Fluoropolymers Masterbatch, and Rodent/Termite Repellent Masterbatch. A Trading division distributes plastics, pigments, and cosmetics from leading global brands. Operations span over 60 countries with 3 factories, 18,000 tonnes/year capacity, and 11,000+ recipes developed.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Deltacolor: Masterbatch product line for the Cable and PVC industry, offering colour concentrate solutions
- Barrion
- Cryopellets
- Metallic Fiber Masterbatch
Products and services
- Deltacolor Masterbatch Solutions Color concentrate (masterbatch) brand for coloring and adding functional properties to cables and PVC products. Covers both cable and PVC industrial applications with specialized formulations for extrusion, calendering, injection, and blow moulding processes. Sold to industrial manufacturers.
- DELTAVINIL (PVC Masterbatch) PVC-based masterbatch for general cable, profile, pipe, and sheet applications. Available in standard pellet, micropellet, and small micropellet formats. Ensures excellent dispersion and color consistency for insulation and general cable sheathing. Sold to PVC and cable manufacturers.
- DELTAPLAST (Cable Masterbatch) Spherical-pellet masterbatch for the cable industry using base polymers PE, PP, EVA, TPE-E, PBT, PA, and TPU. Available in standard pellet and micro bead formats. Improves dosage precision and color consistency in high-speed extrusion lines for cable manufacturers.
- Cryopellets (Monopigmentary Masterbatch) Single-pigment masterbatch manufactured using cryogenic milling (liquid nitrogen freezing before grinding), producing powder-like particles that do not melt during high-temperature processing. Ensures batch-to-batch color consistency and eliminates dusty environments. Targets PVC calendering film manufacturers.
- Conductive PVC Compounds Conductive and dissipative PVC compounds for stable and durable electrical performance in critical applications. Includes dissipative flooring compounds for hospitals, clean rooms, and data centres, and EMI-shielding compounds based on metallic fibres for injection moulding with color flexibility.
- Barrion Cable Protection Additive Smart non-migrating cable protection additive that extends cable lifetime under harsh conditions. Creates an invisible barrier effect protecting the cable sheath without affecting polymer properties. Non-toxic, RoHS-compliant, and validated by international laboratories for critical industries.
- Metal Fiber Masterbatch (EMI Shielding) Metallic fiber masterbatch (75% metallic fibers, 25% polymer) for electromagnetic shielding in plastics. Enables conductive colored plastics, allowing substitution of metallic parts with conductive plastic pieces. Applied in automotive EMI shielding, conductive PVC flooring for hospitals, and conductive wheels for industrial carts.
- Fluoropolymers Masterbatch Masterbatch for fluoropolymers using highly chemically and thermally resistant pigments, providing perfect dilution even in high-speed production for cable applications. Targets manufacturers requiring chemically inert specialty cables.
- Rodent and Termite Repellent Masterbatch Masterbatch containing rodent and termite repellent agents that work through odor and sensory discomfort reactions emitted from the compound. Protects cables and polymer products from biological damage.
- Trading Services (Plastics, Pigments & Cosmetics) Distribution and trading of raw materials including plastics, pigments, and cosmetics ingredients from leading global brands. Serves as a complementary service alongside the masterbatch product line, including exclusive distribution of selected raw materials from international suppliers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sustainable masterbatch formulations reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 30%
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Delta Tecnic
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Delta Tecnic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Delta Tecnic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Polytechs (target acquisition)coreDelta Tecnic, backed by Investindustrial, is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Polytechs, a French manufacturer of masterbatches and specialty compounds. The deal aims to expand Delta Tecnic's product offerings and geographic presence, strengthening its position in the European thermoplastic solutions market.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Delta Tecnic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Clariant Masterbatch: Division of Clariant producing color and additive masterbatches for plastics, fibers, and packaging. Overlaps with Delta Tecnic in cable and PVC masterbatch but operates globally with significantly larger scale.
- Cabot Corporation: Global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with significant masterbatch and carbon black operations. Overlaps with Delta Tecnic in conductive/EMI-shielding masterbatch and black masterbatch for cable applications, but operates at much larger scale across multiple chemical product lines.
- Avient Corporation: Large specialty polymer materials supplier offering masterbatch alongside engineered materials, colorants, and composites. Competes with Delta Tecnic in specialty masterbatch (including conductive and cable applications) but as part of a much broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Hubron International: UK-based specialty black and white masterbatch producer serving film, fiber, and molding applications. Comparable mid-sized European masterbatch peer with overlapping customer segments and specialty formulations.
- Plastika Kritis S.A. Greek manufacturer of masterbatches, compounds, and agricultural films. Comparable to Delta Tecnic as a European specialty plastics compounder with similar converter-focused B2B model and cable/PVC applications.
- Ampacet Corporation: Global leader in masterbatch manufacturing with broad coverage across cable, packaging, and specialty plastics applications. Direct competitor to Delta Tecnic in color and additive masterbatch, serving many of the same cable and PVC converter customers worldwide.
- Gabriel-Chemie Group: European specialty masterbatch producer focused on color and additive masterbatches for plastics converters. Closely comparable to Delta Tecnic in product portfolio, customer segments, and European mid-market positioning.
- Polytechs: French manufacturer of masterbatches and specialty compounds currently in exclusive negotiations to be acquired by Delta Tecnic. Operates in the same cable/PVC specialty compounding space and would be a direct consolidator of Delta Tecnic's footprint.
- Americhem: US-headquartered specialty color and additive masterbatch manufacturer serving plastics converters across automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable in specialty cable/PVC-adjacent formulations and B2B converter sales model.
- Tosaf Group: Israel-based specialty masterbatch and additive manufacturer serving plastics converters across films, packaging, and engineering plastics. Directly comparable in product mix (color + additive masterbatches) and B2B converter customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Delta Tecnic social profiles
Digital presenceDelta Tecnic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Delta Tecnic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Delta Tecnic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Delta Tecnic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Delta Tecnic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Tecnic
What does Delta Tecnic do?
Delta Tecnic develops and manufactures proprietary color concentrates (masterbatches) and specialty additives primarily for the cable and PVC industries, including DELTAVINIL (PVC) and DELTAPLAST (cables) product families. The company also distributes raw materials for plastics, pigments, and cosmetics through a trading division, operating 3 factories, 22 production lines, and 18,000 tonnes/year capacity across 60+ countries.
Is Delta Tecnic a public or private company?
Delta Tecnic is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Delta Tecnic founded?
Delta Tecnic was founded in 1982. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Delta Tecnic based?
Delta Tecnic is headquartered in España, Ecuador, in the Latin America region.
How does Delta Tecnic make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Masterbatch Sales (Deltacolor) is the primary driver. The others are trading (Distribution of Raw Materials).
Who are Delta Tecnic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Clariant Masterbatch, Cabot Corporation and Avient Corporation. Direct peers are Hubron International, Plastika Kritis S.A., Ampacet Corporation, Gabriel-Chemie Group, Polytechs, Americhem and Tosaf Group.
Does Delta Tecnic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Delta Tecnic.
What industry is Delta Tecnic in?
Delta Tecnic's product category is Masterbatch / Color Concentrates. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANABAA, Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC), with a secondary code of CRADAOAG, Colors & Color Systems (Natural/Artificial, Caramel Colors). Its NAICS code is 32513 and its SIC code is 2820.