Chromatir Technologies develops structurally colored materials that create color through reflective microscale structures rather than chemical dyes or pigments. Based in State College, Pennsylvania, the company produces scalable color-shifting films with customized iridescent effects for applications such as security features, transportation markers, and decorative surfaces. Its underlying optical approach was developed by researchers at Penn State and MIT and published in Nature in 2019.
Decorative Color & Chemical, IncSince 1986, Decorative Color & Chemical, Inc. has supplied pigments and pigment preparations for industries that rely on color, from printing inks and plastics to cosmetics and coatings. The Doylestown company is especially distinctive for pairing its COLORRICH dry pigments with custom-formulated dispersions and flushes, including resin-free and epoxy-ester systems. It also brings more than 30 years of experience to cosmetic colorants, including FDA-certified organic colors.DOYLESTOWN, PA
ChromaScapeChromaScape formally took shape in 1998, growing from a Cleveland colorant business founded by George and Carol Ann Chase in 1968 into a specialty manufacturer with five U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities. Today, the company develops colorants and additives for manufacturers, with its Amerimulch heritage tracing back to a mulch production operation and informing its practical, application-focused approach.INDEPENDENCE, OH
Chroma Color CorporationFor more than 50 years, Chroma Color Corporation has made specialty color concentrates and masterbatch for plastics processors and brand owners. Its patented G2 and G3 pellet technologies are built around high pigment, dye and additive loadings, while the company also develops light-management and sustainability-focused color solutions. Chroma Color operates multiple U.S. facilities, all meeting ISO 9001:2015 standards, with its Asheboro, North Carolina laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.DELAWARE, OH
PRIZMALITE Industries IncFounded in 1999, New York City-based PRIZMALITE Industries develops patent-protected solid glass microspheres and proprietary coatings that enhance paints, inks, coatings and related formulations. Its commercially produced spheres are small enough for thin-film automotive finishes, while specialized coated versions add optical effects such as retro reflectivity for industrial and safety applications. The privately held company also applies the technology to cosmetics and personal-care formulations.NEW YORK, NY