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The '''Ampacet''' corporation focuses extensively on color, special effects and | The '''Ampacet''' corporation focuses extensively on color, special effects and advanced functional additives and masterbatch products. The company also offers black and white masterbatches as well as process aids. | ||
The products of Ampacet are used in applications ranging from packaging, sporting goods, home decor, cosmetics and beauty to appliances, automotive, healthcare, 3D printing and aerospace. | The products of Ampacet are used in applications ranging from packaging, sporting goods, home decor, cosmetics and beauty to appliances, automotive, healthcare, 3D printing and aerospace. | ||
Ampacet partners with their suppliers and customers to create masterbatch formulations that will help to bring products to market quickly. | Ampacet partners with their suppliers and customers to create masterbatch formulations that will help to bring products to market quickly. | ||
The company‘s global and | The company‘s global and multidisciplinary teams offer in-depth technical, analytical and color-matching support as well as on-site troubleshooting services and prototyping. | ||
Ampatec operates 25 manufacturing sites in 18 countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and U.S. | Ampatec operates 25 manufacturing sites in 18 countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and U.S. | ||
In addition the corporation has four research and development centers-two in the Americas, one in Europe and other Asia. | In addition the corporation has four research and development centers-two in the Americas, one in Europe and other Asia. | ||
Sustainability is a | Sustainability is a priority for Ampacet, whether it‘s working within global organizations or facilities plastics recycling, ensuring that Ampacet‘s facilities conserving raw materials while reducing energy consumption or developing new recycle-ready products. | ||
Additionally the company developed a sustainability policy company-wide to include employee participation in local community-based recycling and environmental conservation efforts. | Additionally the company developed a sustainability policy company-wide to include employee participation in local community-based recycling and environmental conservation efforts. | ||
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= History = | = History = | ||
* 1937–1954 – founded as American Powder and chemical corporation in Brooklyn, New York. Reclaimed nylon hosiery for military use during World War II | * 1937–1954 – founded as American Powder and chemical corporation in Brooklyn, New York. Reclaimed nylon hosiery for military use during World War II | ||
* 1954–1985 – Developed color concentrates and | * 1954–1985 – Developed color concentrates and opened new plants | ||
* 1985-2000 – Global expansion with new operations in Europe, South America and Asia expanded operations in North America. | * 1985-2000 – Global expansion with new operations in Europe, South America and Asia expanded operations in North America. | ||
* 2000–2015 – Established new facilities in the US, Canada, | * 2000–2015 – Established new facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil,Thailand, Poland, Argentina, Russia, China, India, Luxembourg, Australia, and New Zealand | ||
* 2015–2018 – As the company grew to become a global solution provider, sales exceed one billion dollars. | * 2015–2018 – As the company grew to become a global solution provider, sales exceed one billion dollars. | ||
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|2008|11|36|More attractive colour for RPET| | |2008|11|36|More attractive colour for RPET| | ||
|2008|09|52|Ampacet „CrystalClear“ UV additive| | |2008|09|52|Ampacet „CrystalClear“ UV additive| | ||
|2008|08|54|“Chrome finish“ | |2008|08|54|“Chrome finish“ additive for PET| | ||
|2008|04|46|Ampacet Amber masterbatches for pharmaceuticals| | |2008|04|46|Ampacet Amber masterbatches for pharmaceuticals| | ||
|2008|01|31|A hint of blue at the edges| | |2008|01|31|A hint of blue at the edges| | ||