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Near-infrared masterbatch for recycling black and coloured plastics

Plastics` recycling in the EU has increased by almost 80 % since 2006. During the same period, landfill disposal has significantly declined by 43%.

Sustainable value by lasermarked wood-looks

Today‘s consumer wants to be approached innovatively and personally by a creative packaging design and marketing concept.

Plastic Jewels - colour creations in cooperation with BASF

Plastic Jewels is the name of the new series of beautiful polymer colours, developed and realized by Gabriel-Chemie and styled with Colors & Effects Pigments from BASF.

Ampacet black masterbatch designed for NIR technologies

Ampacet has developed carbon black-free masterbatch solutions that can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint by providing a second life for black plastic packaging.

Ampacet Safari White PET masterbatch protects dairy products from photodegradation

Ampacet has introduced Safari White PET masterbatch 7100177-E, designed to protect packaged dairy products from photodegradation by imparting a high level of opacity while dramatically reducing mineral loading.

RAL and IIT sign Agreement on Strategic Cooperation

The RAL gGmbH in Bonn and the IIT will significantly link their activities in the fields of education and training of professional colour designers as well as joint research projects on the subject of colour.

Novel mobility aid masterbatch improves PET bottle production efficiency

Novel mobility aid additive masterbatch for ISBM PET bottles helps maintain clarity, eliminates need for spray coatings, keeps PET production running without interruption.

Gabriel-Chemie presents PCR colours

As part of its sustainability initiative, the Gabriel-Chemie Group is implementing several strategy programs. One of the first modules is the introduction of a colour range based on Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) polypropylene.

Ampacet launches its new special effect collection “Stone Island”!

Ampacet, a premier global provider of specialized polymers, services and solutions, introduces its new special effect collection “Stone Island”.

Ampacet doubles colour production capacity and expands European R&D

Ampacet, a premier global provider of masterbatch and additive materials, services and solutions, announces the start-up of two new color production lines and the expansion of its research and development and color labs in Luxembourg.

Paint the future - the AkzoNobel startup challenge begins

The first edition of Paint the Future - the AkzoNobel startup challenge is now open.

Flame-retardant and ready for Industry 4.0

With the product family Percolen, Grafe is offering a vast portfolio of conductive plastics for the most diverse applications in order to pave the way to a fully digitized future.

Newly presented at Fakuma: Colour Vision N°19

With almost 48,000 trade fair visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors, the Fakuma once again took a strong stand. Right at the center the Gabriel-Chemie Group presented its modern side and numerous new innovations.

Plagiarism protection detectable at the touch of a button

At Fakuma 2018, Grafe presented its latest developments of marker masterbatches for thermoplastics.

Sustainability in packaging and beyond

The increasingly ethical and health-conscious demands of consumers is driving new quality standards and has inspired Gabriel-Chemie to introduce a new range of products to answer the demand for Halal and Vegan-compliant products.