Chroma Color Corporation has acquired Ferco Color Inc. dba Ferco Group Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This corporate acquisition integrates Ferco Color's specialized capabilities into Chroma Color's extensive portfolio of advanced color solutions, representing a strategic move to enhance product offerings and market reach.
Ferco Color Inc. is an innovative manufacturer of custom colorants, additives, specialty compounds, and bio-plastics. The company delivers high-quality products, comprehensive customer service, and technical field assistance. A key differentiator is its on-site analytical laboratory, EINSTEIN, which provides rapid support and testing services, including weather-chamber testing, IZOD, melt flow, impact, and durometer/shore tests, often with a 24-hour turnaround for most results. Ferco Color is ISO 9001-2015 certified and offers a 24-hour lead time for color matches, samples, and orders.
Chroma Color Corporation is a leading provider of advanced color concentrate solutions, serving a broad range of markets including healthcare, consumer staples, and infrastructure. Its expertise spans pharmaceutical, medical devices, food/beverage, personal care, and electrical/electronics applications. Chroma Color is known for its research and development efforts in delivering technical solutions and commercial results, evidenced by its continuous expansion in the color solutions sector.
This acquisition is strategically significant for Chroma Color, particularly in expanding its West Coast presence. Ferco Color's specialization in custom colorants, bio-plastics, and its rapid testing and technical support capabilities, are expected to complement Chroma Color's existing advanced color concentrate solutions. Synergies are expected through an expanded product portfolio, enhanced technical expertise, and broader service offerings. The combined entity is poised to leverage Ferco Color's specialized offerings with Chroma Color’s market reach and R&D capabilities. This integration is anticipated to strengthen their collective position as a comprehensive provider of color and additive solutions, driving future growth and innovation across diverse industrial applications.