Top global masterbatch companies launching new products this year

In the first half of 2026, major global rubber and plastics exhibitions will be held in rapid succession. Top masterbatch companies such as Sun Chemical, Delta Tec, and Amket will appear at overseas industry exhibitions one after another, bringing innovative masterbatches, functional additives, and supporting technical equipment for niche applications, comprehensively covering scenarios including general plastics, engineering plastics, cables, medical, agriculture, and eco-friendly packaging.

On February 3, Avient announced the official launch of its OnFlex™ NHFR 7001 series, further expanding its OnFlex™ NHFR halogen-free flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) product line. Compared with Avient’s previous generation of halogen-free OnFlex materials, the new products enhance the flame-retardant performance of plastic products while optimizing mechanical properties and overall cost of use.

This product is suitable for industries with high requirements for durability and fire safety, such as automotive, electronics, home appliances, and construction. Typical application scenarios include: insulating barriers for molded case circuit breakers (MCCB), window and door seals, handles for new energy vehicle charging guns, and battery packs for power tools.

From February 5 to 10, Ampacet, a global leading masterbatch company, will exhibit.2026 India International Plastics ExhibitionThe exhibits cover high-end solutions across multiple fields:

Agricultural plastic functional additives can provide antistatic, antiviral, and ultraviolet-blocking properties.

Launch specialized color masterbatch additives for pharmaceutical packaging and devices in the medical field.

Bringing PFAS-free compliant processing aids and a full range of functional masterbatches to the flexible packaging sector.

Eco-friendly products leverage compatibilizers and near-infrared identifiable black masterbatch to improve the recycling rate of plastics.

Additionally, there is the HyperLustre series of high-end pearlescent effect masterbatches.

Meanwhile, on-site demonstrations of LIAD intelligent equipment showcased precise ingredient dispensing and online color difference inspection, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency.

From June 9th to 12th, Delta Tecnic will be attending.Global Polymer Solutions GroupMultiple subsidiaries make a joint appearance.2026 Milan Plastic Exhibition。

This marks the Group’s first large-scale joint exhibition following its acquisition of Asua, focusing on the high-end PVC and cable sectors and showcasing color, functional additive, and masterbatch solutions. Each subsidiary contributes differentiated technologies, covering full-chain solutions including special-effect color masterbatches, functional additives, flame-retardant masterbatches, polymer compounding and processing, and PVC composite additives.

The company is a hidden champion in the vertical field, leading in technology in the cable and PVC sectors.

From June 9 to 11, pigment and masterbatch industry giant Sun Chemical landedKUTENO Germany Rubber and Plastics Compounding ExhibitionIt has launched four core product lines, comprehensively covering commodity plastics, engineering plastics, PVC products, and customized dry-mix applications. Leveraging mature formulation technology and global pigment resources, it provides rubber and plastics processors with consistent coloration and complementary technical support.