What Mastercol does

Mastercol S.A. is a Peruvian manufacturer and supplier of masterbatch concentrates and additive formulations serving industrial plastics processors. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Ate, Lima, the company operates a portfolio of color, white, black, and additive masterbatches covering antioxidants, UV stabilizers and absorbers, slip and antiblocking agents, antistatic additives, release agents, process aids, and flame retardants. End-use applications span flexible packaging, rigid containers, agricultural films (including bee-safe greenhouse film development), raffia and fibers, pipes and geomembranes, corrugated profiles, and electrical cable jacketing, served by a horizontal customer base of plastics converters across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile.

The company's technology rests on concentrated pigment and additive dispersion within polymer carrier systems, supported by a modern R&D laboratory and pilot plant for custom formulation work, polymer compatibility testing, and quality control. Differentiated offerings include high-opacity white masterbatch (Blanco Premium AZ ME80001P and related grades), uniform-dispersion black masterbatch (Negro Premium 74LL and eco-friendly Negro 740LL), and an expanding line of additives for recycled-material integration. Regulatory-compliant color masterbatch grades meet FDA and EU 10/2011 standards for food-contact applications.

Mastercol operates a sales-led go-to-market model with field sales representatives providing on-site plant visits, collaborative formulation development, and ongoing technical advisory. Pricing is custom-quoted per formulation and volume rather than list-priced, and the company operates three Lima locations (central headquarters plus two Mastercol Express service points) to support same-day customer service. Since 2019, Mastercol has been a subsidiary of Tosaf Group, a global masterbatch and additives producer with more than 21 manufacturing plants worldwide, providing access to international R&D, technical service collaboration, and regulatory expertise.

Name

Mastercol

Legal name

MASTERCOL S.A.

Website

https://mastercol.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mastercol is a Peruvian manufacturer of color, white, black, and additive masterbatch concentrates serving industrial plastics converters across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile since 1974. It operates as a subsidiary of global masterbatch leader Tosaf Group following its 2019 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastics Masterbatch and Additives Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Masterbatch Manufacturing (Color, Additive, White/Black) (IMANABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polymer Compounds & Masterbatches (Compounding, Color/Fill/Additive Concentrates) (IMAEANAJ), Color Masterbatches & Dispersions (IMAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Masterbatch manufacturing
• Plastic additives
• Color concentrates
• Polymer compounding
• Plastic auxiliaries

Headquarters

HQ city

Ate

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Masterbatch Product Sales: Sale of color, white, black masterbatch and additive concentrates to plastic manufacturers. Products are sold directly to industrial customers with tailored formulations and technical support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mastercol manufactures and supplies masterbatch concentrates and additives for the plastics industry. Its portfolio covers color, white, and black masterbatches as well as additive concentrates (antioxidants, UV stabilizers, slip, antiblocking, antistatic, release, process aids, flame retardants), sold alongside tailored formulation, on-site technical advisory, and R&D services to plastic processors in Peru and the Andean region.

Product overview

Mastercol is a manufacturer of masterbatch concentrates for the plastics industry, offering a portfolio of color, white, black, and additive masterbatch products. The product line includes standard formulations such as Negro Premium 74LL, Blanco Premium AZ ME80001P, and various color masterbatches like Amarillo Neón, Azul Eléctrico 50E, and Rojo Puro 3005LL, alongside custom Tailor Made formulations. Mastercol also provides technical services including personalized advisory, research and development, and global technological support. Since 2019, the company has been part of Tosaf, a global group with more than 21 plants worldwide, enabling access to global technology and knowledge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masterbatch de Colores (Color Masterbatch) Color masterbatch concentrates formulated for high chromatic intensity, stability, and resistance. Available in standard colors and custom Tailor Made formulations for plastic manufacturers across packaging, containers, films, and industrial applications.
• Masterbatch Blancos (White Masterbatch) White masterbatch concentrates designed for high opacity, brightness, and uniform dispersion even in high filler loading systems. Targeted at blown film, injection molding, and extrusion applications in the plastics industry.
• Masterbatch Negros (Black Masterbatch) Black masterbatch concentrates engineered for uniform carbon black dispersion, superior processability, and balanced aesthetic and functional properties. Includes eco-friendly variants for raffia, fiber, pipe, and recycled resin applications.
• Masterbatch de Aditivos (Additive Masterbatch) Additive masterbatch concentrates designed to improve plastic performance, durability, processability, and aesthetic properties. Range includes antioxidants, UV stabilizers, UV absorbers, slip, antiblocking, antistatic, release, process aids, and flame retardants for flexible packaging, rigid containers, agrofilms, raffia and fibers, pipes and geomembranes, corrugated profiles, and electrical cables.
• Asesoría Personalizada (Personalized Technical Advisory) Technical advisory service including on-site plant visits, process understanding, active participation in new development testing, formulation optimization, and adaptation to customer production needs. Targeted at plastics manufacturers seeking tailored additive and color solutions.
• Investigación y Desarrollo (R&D Services) Research and development service leveraging Tosaf's global technology and expertise to develop custom additive and masterbatch formulations, supported by a modern laboratory and pilot plant for quality control, polymer compatibility testing, and formulation efficiency optimization.
• Respaldo Tecnológico a Nivel Global (Global Technological Support) Global technology support service providing access to specialized testing, international technicians, and Tosaf Group's worldwide R&D capabilities to deliver innovative additive and masterbatch solutions for customers in the Andean region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced scrap generation through optimized formulations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tosaf GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019In 2019, Mastercol became part of Tosaf Group, a global leader in masterbatch and additives with more than 21 manufacturing plants worldwide. This integration strengthened Mastercol's technological capabilities, R&D infrastructure, and access to global innovations while maintaining local market leadership in Peru and regional markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Avient (formerly PolyOne) is a global specialty polymer materials company offering color masterbatch, additive solutions, and engineered materials across a broad portfolio. Comparable to Mastercol in color and additive masterbatch offerings, but serves a much wider scope of polymer solutions and global end-markets.

Direct peers

• Hubron International: Hubron International is a UK-based specialty masterbatch producer focused on black, white, color, and additive masterbatches for industrial applications. Comparable mid-sized specialty compounder with similar product mix and emphasis on technical service to plastics converters.
• Ampacet Corporation: Ampacet is one of the world's largest independent masterbatch manufacturers, producing color, black, white, and additive masterbatches for the plastics industry. Directly comparable to Mastercol in product portfolio, end-market focus (packaging, agriculture, industrial), and global manufacturing footprint, making it the most relevant direct peer.
• Penn Color: Penn Color is a privately-held specialty compounder of color masterbatch and additive concentrates serving packaging, consumer products, and industrial applications. Directly comparable in focus on custom color masterbatch formulations and technical service-led selling model.

Regional players

• Gabriel-Chemie Group: Gabriel-Chemie is a European family-owned masterbatch manufacturer producing color, additive, and specialty masterbatches for plastics converters. Comparable in product portfolio and custom formulation approach, though primarily serving European rather than South American markets.
• Plastika Kritis SA: Plastika Kritis is a Greek manufacturer of masterbatch and agricultural films, producing color, additive, and specialty masterbatches for plastics converters in Europe, the Mediterranean, and emerging markets. Comparable in masterbatch product mix and emphasis on agricultural film applications.

Emerging players

• Colloids Limited: Colloids is a UK-based specialist compounder producing color and additive masterbatches with focus on technical service and custom formulations for niche applications. Comparable in custom additive masterbatch development and serving industrial plastics converters.
• Plastiblends India: Plastiblends is a leading Indian manufacturer of color and additive masterbatches serving plastics converters across packaging, agriculture, and infrastructure. Comparable product portfolio and emerging-market commercial model, though operating primarily in India rather than Latin America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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