Masterbatch, Pigment & Liquid Colour Supplier to the Plastics Industry in South Africa
Ferro Performance Materials is a leading manufacturer of high quality plastic masterbatches, pigments, pastes, liquid colour, dyes as well as purge compounds in South Africa for the plastics manufacturing industry.
Ferro Performance Materials prides itself on a 50 year history in the polymer colourant and additive industry, utilizing the latest technology in colour matching and quality control, for excellence in colour consistency.
Ferro Performance Materials is supported by an experienced management team and is recognised as a leader in specialised plastics markets. With dedicated laboratories and technical support, we provide strong formulation expertise and application-driven solutions for the plastics industry. We supply customised colour, black, white, and additive masterbatches, as well as pigments, pastes, and liquid colour systems designed to suit specific plastic processing applications and a wide range of polymers.
Product Range: Masterbatches, Pigments & Colour Systems
- Masterbatches
(Colour, Black, White & Additive) - Plastic Pigments
- Colour Pastes
- Liquid Colour Systems
- Purge Compounds
Black, White, Colour & Additive Masterbatch Solutions for Plastics
Ferro Performance Materials have a comprehensive range of black, white, colour and additive masterbatches for use in all plastic processing applications to impart colour or performance properties in your plastic applications.
Our masterbatches have been supplied to the plastics industry for decades, supporting highly technical applications including food packaging, children’s toys, shade netting, and fibre production. We formulate specialised colour and additive masterbatches to meet application-specific requirements such as UV stabilisation, antimicrobial protection, and enhanced durability, ensuring reliable performance across diverse plastic processing environments.
Black & White Masterbatch
With a dedicated black masterbatch manufacturing plant in Vulcania, Ferro Performance Materials is one of the largest black masterbatch manufacturers in Africa. Using advanced German production technology, we produce high-quality black masterbatch engineered for demanding and critical plastic processing applications.
Our black masterbatches can be manufactured for polymer-specific use in film and sheet extrusion, pipe and profile extrusion, injection moulding and blow moulding to name a few and serve a wide range of industries including agricultural, automotive, industrial, packaging and many more.
Colour & Additive Masterbatch
Colour masterbatch enables cost-effective colouring of raw polymers during plastic processing. Ferro Performance Materials supplies high-performance colour and additive masterbatches that enhance product appearance, strength, durability, UV resistance, and processing efficiency. Our solutions support consistent, high-quality injection moulded, extruded, and blow moulded plastic products.
The following additives can be used to provide performance enhancing properties to finished products or improve product processing.
Performance Additives
Increases the performance of the end product.
- UV Stabilizers
- Anti Oxidants
- Slip Additives
- Flame Retardants
- Corrosion Inhibiters
- Infra Red Blockers
- Anti Fogging Agents
- Clarifiers
- Anti Static Agents
Processing additives
Increases the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
- Anti Block
- Nucleating Agents
- Processing Aids
- Blowing Agents
- Anti melt fracture Desiccant
- Laser markers
- Antimicrobial Fillers
Ferro Performance Materials can manufacture in
standard, universal, and specialty carriers.
Custom Pigment Blending for Plastic Processing
Our Pigment Blending division supplies customised pigment formulations for a wide range of plastic processing applications. Pigments are organic or inorganic colour particles that are insoluble in polymers and produce colour through the selective absorption and reflection of light. These pigments are incorporated into specific polymer systems to achieve precise colour development and/or enhance the performance and quality of finished plastic products.Our pigment blends are formulated for efficient dispersion in plastic processing applications, including plastic extrusion, injection moulding, and rotational moulding.
Ferro Performance Materials offer a range of pigments including but not limited to:
- Organic and Inorganic Pigment Blends
- Metallic Pigments
- Special Effect Pigments
- Fluorescent Pigments
- Pearlescent Pigments
Our Pigment Blending division caters for a vast range of plastic processing applications.
We can meet any colour requirements with our comprehensive range of pigments and our in house colour matching / creation service for your specific application.
Colour Pastes for PVC, PU & Specialty Polymers
Paste is a high-viscosity colourant primarily used in the PVC and polyurethane (PU) industries for colouring specialised plastic and polymer applications.
Our paste division offers a wide range of high-quality colour pastes formulated to deliver consistent dispersion, accurate colour development, and reliable performance across various specialty plastics and polymer systems:
Polyurethane (PUR) Applications
- Coatings
- Paints
- Elastomers
- Tubing
- Foams
- Engineering applications
- General moulding
Polyvinyl (PVC) Applications
- Tarpaulin
- Pipes
- Tents
- Coverings
- Shoe soles
- Dip coating
- Calendaring
Liquid Colour for Plastic Processing
Liquid colourants are increasingly used through the plastics industry in an expanding range of polymers and product applications.
Liquid colour is a ready-to-use colouring system made up of a liquid carrier, pigments or dyes, and additives blended into a single formulation used to colour plastics and achieve consistent plastic colouration.
Liquid colourants support higher pigment concentrations, resulting in stronger colour intensity and improved dispersion. Accurate dosing and uniform pigment distribution help maintain consistent colour quality while optimising overall colouring costs for plastic manufacturers.
Liquid colours are most often used in plastic extrusion, injection and blow moulding applications and are particularly suited for polymers such as PET, Polyolefins and PVC.
Liquid Colours for Polyolefins
The addition of Liquid masterbatches and additives for the Polyolefins plastics market has been a real valued-added inclusion into our portfolio. Some of the substantial benefits of liquids include:
- Improved cycle times
- Significant reduction in clean out time
- Faster colour changes over time
- Lower dosage levels
- Eco-friendly formulations
Liquid Colours for PET
The pre-form and packaging segment is one of the fastest growing in Africa and here too we are pioneering the use of Liquid technology. Our Liquid masterbatches for the PET division is the fastest growing within our organisation and this innovation has delivered value adding products such as:
- UV Blockers
- Processing aids
- PET colorants
Get in touch with our team to discuss your
colour, masterbatch, and additive requirements.
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