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As a UK thermoplastic, rubber and silicone masterbatch supplier, we supply technical advice, industry developments and internal Prisma news on this bulletin page!
Sustainability and the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax!
To assist in the global bid to reduce plastic waste within the supply chain, Prisma Colour Ltd has been actively working towards becoming a more sustainable business, regularly reviewing our own plastic footprint.
Formulating Functional Additive Masterbatches and Compounds
Almost all plastic-based products require an in-depth understanding of the end use requirements, and careful thought about the additives incorporated to ensure the functionality of the material, best suits the final application.
The Importance of the Standard for a Colour Match!
With such diversity in the polymer processing industry regarding; processes, base polymers, and end user applications, it is essential to grasp the customers’ needs to design the product to exact requirements.
Dispersibility vs Distribution and Solubility
The dispersion process and how to achieve optimum dispersion is the key to success in colouration for concentrate manufacturers such as Prisma Colour.
It is often the case that confusion surrounds the understanding of what dispersion actually means when referring to colour and it is a term used when distribution is really what is meant.
Dominic Philpot appointed as Managing Director!
As we enter a new year with excitement, anticipation, opportunity and challenges, we are delighted to announce that Dominic Philpot has been appointed as Managing Director with immediate effect. With this organisational change, founder, Tim Johnson, will step into the role of Chairman for the group.
Dimensional Stability
Warpage and distortion is often a big problem in injection moulded HDPE in particular. It is inherent due mainly to rearrangement of the polymer chains into a partially crystalline matrix, requiring less space than the molten polymer.
Prisma Group Celebrates 30 Years In Business!
Celebrating 30 Years in Business! A remarkable amount has changed since the start-up of Prisma Colour in 1991. The company has gone from strength to strength in the last thirty years, growing to create new products, enter new markets, and integrate acquisitions that...
Prisma Group Attends Local Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair!
Prisma Group Attends Local Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair! The Prisma Group was delighted to attend the High Peak Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair at Chapel-en-le-Frith High school on Friday 29th October. It was great to support the community and see...
Prisma Rubber Additives’ Admix Range
Prisma Rubber Additives’ range of products are commonly referred to as powdered oils or dry blends. They are high activity concentrates of liquids widely used throughout the polymer industry.
Prisma’s Latest Members!
Prisma's Latest Members! With the new factory move completed in 2020, Prisma Colour has brought in a number of new colleagues in the past few months to assist with the further growth of the business. We send a warm welcome to each of them and wish them well in their...
