PETpla.net Insider 08 / 2017

EDITOUR PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 08/17 www.petpla.net 27 Functional & optical masterbatches by Alexander Büchler Sukano, Johor Bahru, Malaysia April 14, 2017 We met: Mr Colin Newton, Director of Sales Mr Paul Steinauer, CEO The Swiss masterbatch and compound manufacturer Sukano operates its South- East Asian activities from Johor Bahru. The site includes more than just offices and techni- cal services; production also takes place here. “Wherever our products go into international markets, our customers appreci- ate the broad product range and value proposition that Sukano masterbatches can bring to their products,” says Mr Paul Stein- auer, CEO of Sukano in Johor. This includes many technical applications and a secure foot- ing has also been established within the packaging films sector across the Asia Pacific markets for a number of years. In the field of PET bottles, the com- pany offers an extensive range of both functional and optical masterbatches that will enhance the appearance and physical characteristics of the bottles, particularly when recycled materials are being considered. Historically, Sukano’s manufac- turing strengths were focussed towards the functional additive masterbatches, however recent investments in both Process and Colour Measurement equipment have allowed us to rapidly gain a market share of the Coloured Bottle and Container market. “We see our strengths in both functional additive and optical masterbatches and can offer both quality and techni- cal value to our rapidly growing customer base. One particu- larly example would be in the milk sector where we can offer excellent solutions to the market,” continues Mr Colin Newton, Director of Sales. Sukano con- tinues to grow and a new warehouse has recently been built alongside the manufacturing facility. www.sukano.com Colin Newton, Director of Sales (left) and Paul Steinauer, CEO have a positive outlook. Tour Sponsors: