Ampacet develops custom color, special-effect, black and white masterbatches, functional additives and process aids for plastics producers, along with the machinery and color-management technologies used to apply them. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, the company employs more than 2,000 people and operates a manufacturing network spanning 17 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Its materials and systems are used in packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, and electrical and electronics applications.
Technical work at Ampacet spans masterbatch formulation, additive chemistry and color science. The company builds color-management and dosing technology in-house, including the Spectro 4.0, ColorSave, BlendSave and DualSave product families, which cover color measurement and management, blending, and machinery feed systems. Technical services support these products with analytical work, precise color matching, prototyping, troubleshooting and on-site collaboration with customers.
Sustainability forms a distinct engineering focus. The R3 Sustainable Solutions portfolio addresses circular-economy objectives: reducing manufacturing waste and energy use, increasing the incorporation of post-consumer resin, and improving product recyclability. Employees work in a collaborative, hands-on model that pairs laboratory and manufacturing teams directly with customers, with the stated aim of bringing differentiated products to market faster.
