What Unnox Inversiones does

Unnox Inversiones operates the Unnox Group, a Spain-based specialty chemicals manufacturer focused on the development and production of color and additive masterbatch for plastic transformation. The group's product portfolio spans color masterbatch (with over 100,000 color references), white and black masterbatch, functional additives for PE, PP and BOPP, and specialized technical solutions covering injection, extrusion, blow molding, film and lamination processes. Operations are structured around four production subsidiaries — Unnox Ibérica (Vacarisses, founded 1961, with a Sala Blanca clean room for pharmaceutical and aerospace), Unnox NCA (Pamplona, integrated 2017), Unnox HT (Cádiz, est. 2020 as BOPP and innovation center) and Unnox France Vanoplast (Avignon, est. 1999, distribution and sales for France and Benelux) — serving twelve end-verticals including food packaging, automotive, construction, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, agricultural film, aerospace, BOPP film, medical, electronics and textiles.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model: a technical sales team handles inquiries and delivers tailored color and additive formulations against quote-based pricing. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time sales of masterbatch and additive products to industrial manufacturers across the verticals above, with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and Sala Blanca certifications supporting entry into regulated end-markets. The group is owned by Sherpa Capital, a private equity firm that has backed two acquisitions in 2021 (HT Masterbatches / Unnox HT and Aksoy Plastic), consistent with a buy-and-build consolidation strategy in the European masterbatch sector.

Marketing and customer engagement are primarily through the corporate website and a LinkedIn corporate presence, with no consumer-facing brand or app. Sustainability positioning is prominent, with public reporting of year-over-year reductions in water (27.3%), electricity (16.3%) and gas (18.6%) consumption in 2025, and stated commitments to circular economy, PCR materials, REACH compliance and 100% by-product management. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Spain, France and Benelux, with no evidence of operations or distribution outside Western Europe.

Name

Unnox Inversiones

Legal name

Unnox Group

Website

https://unnoxgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Unnox Group is a Spain-based specialty chemicals manufacturer producing color and additive masterbatch for plastic transformation, serving industrial customers across food packaging, automotive, pharmaceutical, aerospace and other verticals via four production plants in Spain and one distribution center in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Masterbatch and Polymer Additives

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Color masterbatch
• Functional additives
• Plastic coloration
• Polymer additives
• Masterbatch manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Masterbatch and Additive Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of color masterbatch, white and black masterbatch, functional additives, and technical solutions to industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors including packaging, automotive, construction, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and textiles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Unnox Group develops, manufactures, and sells color masterbatch (over 100,000 color references), white and black masterbatch, and functional additives for plastic transformation processes including injection, extrusion, blow molding, film, and lamination. It supplies industrial manufacturers in food packaging, automotive, construction, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, aerospace, agricultural film, BOPP, textile, industrial packaging, electronics, and medical sectors through four production plants in Spain and a distribution center in France.

Product overview

Unnox Group is a unified masterbatch and color solutions platform comprising four operating companies across Spain and France. The core product portfolio includes Masterbatch de Color (with over 100,000 color references), Masterbatch Blanco y Negro, Aditivos Funcionales, and Soluciones Técnicas. The group operates through four subsidiaries: Unnox Ibérica (founded 1961, Barcelona), Unnox NCA (integrated 2017, Pamplona), Unnox HT (founded 2020, Cádiz specializing in BOPP film), and Unnox France Vanoplast (1999, Avignon for distribution). The companies share a common DNA in high-precision plastic coloration and additives, serving sectors including food packaging, automotive, construction, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, textiles, BOPP film, industrial packaging, electronics, and medical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unnox Ibérica: Masterbatch production entity in Vacarisses, Barcelona specializing in food packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and aerospace applications with dedicated clean room facility
• Unnox NCA
• Unnox HT
• Unnox France Vanoplast

Products and services

• Masterbatch de Color Color masterbatch solutions offering over 100,000 color references, providing complete coverage for any resin and application including packaging, automotive, construction, and textiles. Intended for industrial plastic manufacturers and converters across injection, extrusion, blow molding, film, and lamination processes.
• Masterbatch Blanco y Negro White and black masterbatch products for plastic coloration applications, serving industrial plastic manufacturers requiring standard or custom white and black color solutions.
• Aditivos Funcionales Expertly designed and manufactured functional additives for PE, PP, BOPP, and other high-demand technical applications. Covers protection, processing, appearance, and functionality categories for plastic manufacturers needing enhanced performance in final products.
• Soluciones Técnicas High-specialization technical solutions for plastic transformation processes including injection and extrusion, blow molding and forming, film and lamination, and special applications. Targeted at industrial manufacturers with demanding performance requirements across sectors such as BOPP film, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27.3% reduction in water consumption (2025 vs previous year)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Americhem: Americhem provides custom color and additive masterbatch solutions for polymers in packaging, healthcare, fibers, automotive and other markets. It is comparable because both companies emphasize tailored formulation and technical support for plastic applications.
• Kafrit Group: Kafrit Group produces masterbatches and compounds for film, sheet, packaging, agriculture, construction and related plastic markets. It is comparable to Unnox's functional additive and film-oriented applications, including agricultural and packaging films.
• Gabriel-Chemie Group: Gabriel-Chemie is a European producer of color and additive masterbatches for packaging, agriculture, automotive, construction and consumer plastics. It closely matches Unnox's European B2B masterbatch model and vertical mix.
• Tosaf Compounds: Tosaf produces masterbatches, additives and compounds for polyolefin films, packaging, pipes and other plastic applications. It is comparable to Unnox through its color and functional additive portfolio for plastic transformation processes.
• Sukano: Sukano develops additive and color masterbatches, especially for polyester and specialty plastic applications including films, sheets and fibers. It is comparable to Unnox in technical additives and color concentrates for plastics processors.
• Ampacet Corporation: Ampacet manufactures color and additive masterbatches and concentrates for plastics used in packaging, consumer goods, building products and other applications. It is directly comparable because Unnox also sells color masterbatch and functional additives to plastic converters.
• Penn Color: Penn Color supplies color concentrates, masterbatches and pigment dispersions for plastics, packaging, coatings and related applications. It is comparable through custom color matching and specialty formulation capabilities for industrial customers.
• Delta Tecnic: Delta Tecnic is a Spanish producer of color concentrates and masterbatches for plastics, cables and related polymer applications. It is comparable as a regional Spanish/European color masterbatch specialist serving industrial plastics customers.

Regional players

• Plastika Kritis: Plastika Kritis manufactures masterbatches and agricultural films, with applications that overlap Unnox's agricultural film and additive focus. It is comparable as a European plastics materials player, though its geography and product mix are more regionally distinct.

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Avient is a large specialty materials company offering colorants, additives and engineered polymer solutions. It overlaps with Unnox's color masterbatch and additive offering, but as a broader global incumbent with a wider materials portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/company/unnoxgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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