Sun Chemical to Invest in Quinacridone Production in Newport, Delaware

Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US$10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity.

The investment will help ensure the continued reliability and supply of Sun Chemical’s industry-leading quinacridone pigments. The project will also optimise production performance by integrating the company’s proprietary manufacturing processes with targeted upgrades at the Newport site.

“Our continued investment in core chemistries, such as quinacridones, reflects our long-term commitment to supporting our customers and the market,” commented Alex Baron, Vice President, Colour Materials, Sun Chemical. “This investment will improve plant safety while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of high-quality quinacridones.”

Brian Panczyk, President, Colour Materials, Sun Chemical, added: “As part of our ongoing journey to improve reliability and operational excellence, we remain focused on expanding and modernising 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 investment in Newport is part of Sun Chemical’s broader strategy to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and further reinforce its leadership in high-performance colour materials.

Source: Sun Chemicals