Neko Colors is a premier manufacturer of white, color, and additive masterbatches for thermoplastics. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit, the company emphasizes an innovative and risk-taking mindset along with a proactive approach to addressing diverse client requirements.

Neko Colors has implemented a wide range of equipment, assisting it in responding to client requirements within five business days, whereas the conventional industry standard is three to four weeks. The company tests new products on the same equipment used in full-scale production, allowing for a swift transition from the lab to production without complications. More importantly, its cutting-edge tools are carefully picked and continually updated to comply with stringent regulatory standards.

Unlike its larger counterparts, Neko Colors places great emphasis on customization. Its experienced technical team helps customers develop new products by solving their process inefficiencies and delivering custom materials. For example, Neko Colors can supply over 30 different scents to manufacturers of scented trash bags for kitchens and other markets. It has developed a proprietary formulation that ensures the scents get supplied in liquid form and remain free-flowing and dry until exposed to heat, preventing the scents from clumping together into a solid mass when opened. Another noteworthy achievement of the company is the creation of a scent that provides a longer-lasting “new car” aroma.

“Our masterbatch business includes standard commodity products and customized materials. We focus on aligning our approach with clients’ procurement practices with products mirroring their preferences while enhancing efficiency and economic viability,” says David Hogdahl, VP of sales and marketing of Neko Colors.

The company ensures customers have access to compliant products ahead of schedule by actively addressing regulatory requirements like PFAS restrictions of 2023, restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS), registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals (REACH). Its commitment to research and development and fast market deployment empowers it to offer new alternatives and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Neko Colors recognizes that most large players in the industry focus on manufacturing products based on forecasted demand. This just-in-time manufacturing approach often results in inadequate product supply and delayed delivery.

Our masterbatch business includes standard commodity products and customized materials. We focus on aligning our approach with clients’ procurement practices with products mirroring their preferences while enhancing efficiency and economic viability

“By adopting a different strategy, we effectively manage and warehouse the requested materials to ensure that supplies are readily available, resulting in quick turnaround time,” says Ron Stark, VP of operations of Neko Colors.

These combined competencies of Neko Colors have been instrumental in meeting the needs of numerous clients.

In one case, a sheet manufacturer seeking to expand their venture into a new market needed to match competitive products in specific shades of white and required certain opacity levels. Neko Colors provided valuable assistance in developing their product line. Together, they experimented with various shades and co-extrusion blends to meet all the objectives. The support enabled the client to achieve success in the new market and emerge as a prominent player.

Instances of client success like this are a testament to Neko Colors’ commitment to leaving no stone unturned to drive clients toward success. This enables the company to foster enduring customer relationships and discover new business opportunities.