Sun Chemical boosts quinacridone output

Sun Chemical has announced a 10 million USD investment in its Newport, Delaware facility to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity and strengthen supply reliability.

The project will combine the company's proprietary manufacturing processes with targeted site upgrades to optimize production performance.

'Our continued investment in core chemistries, such as quinacridones, reflects our long-term commitment to supporting our customers and the market,' said Alex Baron, vice president, color materials, Sun Chemical. 'This investment will improve plant safety while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of high-quality quinacridones.'

Brian Panczyk, president of color materials at Sun Chemical, added: 'As part of our ongoing journey to improve reliability and operational excellence, we remain focused on expanding and modernizing our manufacturing sites. Investments such as this ensure that we are well-positioned to meet evolving customer needs while maintaining high environmental and performance standards.'

The Newport investment forms part of Sun Chemical's broader strategy to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and reinforce its position in high-performance color materials.