In 1979, the founders of Holland Colours set to work in an abandoned paper factory in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. They had an idea that colouring plastics should be made simpler and cleaner, so they developed, in close co-operation with a customer, the concept of ‘highly loaded pigment granules’ – and its Holcobatch range was born.
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Holcobatch: The first eco-friendly masterbatch?
Despite its age, Holcobatch is more relevant today than ever because it is not only regarded as the best performing PVC and PET colorant on the market, it is also the frontrunner in the drive to offer eco-friendly PVC and PET colorants.
CEO Coen Vinke said: “We have a history of developing products with optimal performance and ease of application. Holcobatch was the first colorant product to encapsulate pigments and additives using a renewably sourced carrier instead of a polymer. This was unique at the time – and it remains so today, making Holcobatch a truly sustainable colorant.’’
In 1979, sustainability wasn’t on most people’s minds. But, highly concentrated, dust-free Holcobatch already differed in several significant ways from the pigments then used in PVC pipes for construction applications.Due to its unique composition, Holcobatch has a lower melting point than the alternatives, enabling quick colour release, optimal distribution, and low dosage. Being easy to melt, it only requires little energy, reducing the carbon footprint during processing.Holland Colours’ range of products contains both solid and liquid colouring systems – all designed with and for its customers.
Vinke added: “Over the years, we have developed a full palette of standard and customised colorants, including opaque, metallic and frost. In addition to colorants and masterbatches, we offer a wide choice of additives. Our products are manufactured in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Being close to where our customers are reduces transport costs and the related emissions. We translate 40-plus years of formulation knowhow into top-notch technical support and solutions.”