Colorplastic

What Colorplastic does

Colorplastic is a privately held Swiss specialty chemicals company headquartered in Crissier, with production at Préverenges and a registered entity in Grenchen. The company produces custom color masterbatches, performance compounds, and a broad range of additives (antimicrobial, flame retardant, phosphorescent, lubricating, fragrance, taggants, graphene, laser marking) for nearly all technically relevant plastics. Operations are anchored by an in-house R&D and color development laboratory and supported by research collaborations with the University of Lausanne and the University of Zurich, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications underpinning its quality and environmental systems.

The business model is project-driven and consultative: pricing is quote-based per customer specification, minimum production quantities start at 1 kg enabling small-batch custom formulations, and sample delivery is completed within 2-4 days. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of masterbatches, compounds, and specialty additives, alongside embedded project management and technical consultation services. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging direct technical sales and key account management, with the French-language website and named medical technology customers in Switzerland and France indicating a regional cross-border commercial footprint. A technology partnership with Colorix integrates Bluetooth-enabled digital color measurement (COLORCATCH 3) into the customer workflow.

The customer base spans four verticals: medical technology (primary, with isolated production and full traceability), plastics processing (primary), engineering and machinery, and consumer products. The company is small, with 1-10 employees including named technical sales (Andreas Auer) and lab/technical (Stéphane Roux) personnel. Most of the product portfolio expansion occurred in a concentrated window in late 2017 and early 2018 (light diffusers, expanded graphite compounds, antimicrobial, taggants, phosphorescent, lubricant, fragrance, and gloss/metal effects), with no subsequent funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A disclosed.

Name

Colorplastic

Legal name

Colorplastic SA & Colorplastic AG

Website

https://colorplastic.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorplastic is a Swiss specialty chemicals SME that produces custom masterbatches, compounds, and functional additives (antimicrobial, flame retardant, graphene, phosphorescent, taggants) for technical plastics, serving primarily medical technology and plastics processing customers in Switzerland and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Plastic Materials

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Color Masterbatches & Dispersions (IMAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Color masterbatches
• Polymer compounds
• Plastic additives
• Flame retardant materials
• Specialty plastic materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaud

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Masterbatch Sales: Production and sale of color masterbatches and additive masterbatches for nearly all technically relevant plastics. Sales of mineral-reinforced types and various grain sizes. Revenue generated from custom formulations and standard products.
2. Custom Compound Production: Production of custom-tailored compounds from nearly all plastics according to customer specifications or requirements documents. Includes TPE compounds with very low Shore hardness (below Shore 10).
3. Specialty Additives: Sale of various additives including UV stabilizers, antistatics, lubricants, blowing agents, brightening agents, impact modifiers, antibacterial additives, fragrances, laser marking, laser welding, and graphene products.
4. Project Management and Technical Consultation Services: Accompanying customers from initial idea to finished plastic part, including plastic material selection, color selection, and processing guidance. Technical consultation embedded in product development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colorplastic is a Swiss specialty chemicals manufacturer producing high-quality masterbatches (color concentrates) and value-added compounds for nearly all technically relevant plastics and applications. The company formulates custom products incorporating specialty additives such as antimicrobial agents, expandable graphite flame retardants, graphene composites, phosphorescent pigments, lubricating additives, fragrances, and brand-protection taggants, with production capability from 1 kg batches.

Product overview

Colorplastic is a Swiss specialty chemicals company offering a portfolio of color concentrates and performance additives for plastics. The core offerings are Masterbatches (color concentrates for plastic coloration) and Compounds (customized compounds that add value to plastics by modifying properties). Supporting these are Additives (UV stabilizers, antistatics, lubricants, flame retardants, antibacterial agents, fragrances, laser marking, and graphene) and specialty products including graphene-enhanced materials, phosphorescent and antimicrobial masterbatches, expandable graphite compounds for flame retardancy, and light diffusers. The company emphasizes custom solutions, small-batch production starting from 1 kg, and R&D collaboration with customers and universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masterbatches Color concentrates for plastics, including standard coloring masterbatches and specialty effect masterbatches (pearlescent, marble, glitter, interference, fluorescent, phosphorescent, thermochromic) for nearly all technically relevant plastics with mineral reinforcement options.
• Compounds Customized value-added compounds for plastics, including TPE compounds with very low Shore hardness (below Shore 10), custom coloring, and compounds with special additives to deliver desired properties.
• Additives Extensive range of additives for plastics processing and surface technology including UV stabilizers, antistatics, lubricants, foaming agents, optical brighteners, impact modifiers, brand protection taggants, antibacterial additives, fragrances, and laser marking.
• Graphene Products Proprietary graphene product portfolio developed in collaboration with Swiss and international universities, including graphene powder, graphene mixtures, additive compounds, liquid solutions, inks, and 3D applications for enhanced mechanical properties.
• Antimicrobial Masterbatches / Compounds Antimicrobial masterbatches and compounds that protect polymers from mold, bacteria, odors, algae, biofilm, and pink stain, for use in medical technology, household, and food technology applications.
• Expandable Graphite (Blähgraphit) Compound Expandable graphite compound for flame retardancy and sealing applications, suitable for co-extrusion, used in polymer foams, films, and coatings.
• Phosphorescent Masterbatches / Compounds Phosphorescent masterbatches and compounds that store light energy and release it over time, used in watch and toy industries, safety equipment, and escape route markings.
• Lubricating Masterbatches / Compounds Process-optimized lubricating masterbatches and compounds providing low friction, low wear, reduced noise, and extended service life without external lubrication.
• Fragrance Masterbatches / Compounds Fragrance masterbatches and compounds for plastics used in toys, food/medical packaging, electrical equipment, cables, and hygiene products.
• Taggants / Brand Protection Markers Marker materials (taggants) and reading devices that verify product authenticity from production start through the supply chain to retail shelves.
• Medical Technology Masterbatches, Compounds and Additives Color masterbatches, compounds, and additives compliant with medical applications, meeting international requirements with strict documentation and traceability.
• Gloss and Metal Effect Masterbatches / Compounds Gloss and metal effect masterbatches and compounds including marble, pearlescent, wood, glitter, and speckle effects for various plastics.
• Light Diffuser (for Polycarbonate and Acrylics) Light diffusing compound for polycarbonate and acrylic materials, operational since November 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sample delivery within 2-4 days including granules, technical data sheet, and sample plaques
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ColorixcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 May 2017Colorplastic partnered with Colorix in 2017 to offer advanced color measurement technology to customers. Colorix is a Swiss company with 15 years of experience in research, development, and manufacturing of color measurement software and devices. They are internationally known for their exclusive apps and portable color measurement devices. Colorix was awarded one of Switzerland's most coveted industry awards in 2011. The partnership provides COLORCATCH 3, the first color measurement device with Bluetooth functionality, enabling precise color measurement and digital color communication with smartphone/tablet compatibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation: Large specialty polymer materials supplier with color and additive masterbatches plus engineered compounds serving healthcare, packaging, and industrial markets. Comparable to Colorplastic in medical-grade color masterbatches and specialty compounds, but at much larger scale with broader geographic coverage.
• RTP Company: US-based specialty engineered compounds and color masterbatch producer with strong custom formulation capabilities across multiple industries. Comparable to Colorplastic in custom compound development and specialty additive offerings, but at substantially larger scale and global reach.
• Americhem: US-headquartered global provider of color masterbatches, additive masterbatches, and engineered compounds with strong presence in medical and healthcare plastics. Comparable to Colorplastic in medical-grade color masterbatches and specialty additive offerings.
• Ampacet Corporation: One of the world's largest independent masterbatch producers offering color, additive, and specialty masterbatches for plastics. Comparable to Colorplastic in core masterbatch and compound offerings, but with global manufacturing footprint and significantly broader product range.
• Cabot Corporation (Performance Chemicals): Global specialty chemicals company producing carbon black and specialty additives used in plastics, including masterbatch-grade materials. Comparable to Colorplastic as a supplier of specialty additives and colorants used in plastics processing, though at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Clariant (Color Masterbatch, now part of Heubach Group): Global specialty chemicals incumbent with a large color masterbatch and additive business serving plastics processors across industries. Comparable to Colorplastic as a masterbatch and additive supplier, but operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Tosaf Compounds: Israel-based masterbatch and additive producer for plastics serving European and global plastics processors. Comparable to Colorplastic in additive and color masterbatch offerings with similar focus on functional specialties (UV, flame retardant, antimicrobial).
• Gabriel-Chemie Group: Austrian family-owned masterbatch specialist producing color and additive masterbatches for plastics with focus on European customers and custom formulations. Directly comparable to Colorplastic as a European specialty masterbatch producer serving plastics processors with custom solutions.
• Sukano AG: Swiss-based specialty masterbatch producer focused on PET, PLA, and engineering plastics with strong sustainability positioning. Closely comparable to Colorplastic as a Swiss specialty masterbatch peer with focus on functional and sustainable additives for plastics.
• Grafe Advanced Polymers: German specialty masterbatch and compound producer offering color, additive, and functional masterbatches with a focus on custom formulations and small-to-medium batch production. Closely comparable to Colorplastic in European specialty masterbatch positioning, custom formulation focus, and mid-market customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorplastic-ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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