Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • ITEC
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • War in Ukraine
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
    • 2022 International Silicone Conference
    • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
May 05, 2003 02:00 AM

Holland Colors expands manufacturing operation

Mike McNulty
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    Holland Colors Americas Inc. has expanded its plant in Richmond, Ind., to significantly broaden the silicone end of the firm's business.

    The company has added about 12,000 square feet to the facility, bringing it to about 72,000 square feet, to handle silicone rubber colorant production, said Mark Abramowicz, silicone industry manager, and Joseph Gleeson, North American sales manager. They discussed the expansion at the International Silicone Conference.

    Holland Colors was formed in 1986 and began manufacturing in 1987. It expanded and gravitated to the rubber side with liquid silicone rubber and high-temperature vulcanization colorants and pigments recently, Abramowicz said.

    That move ultimately led to the expansion of the Richmond site, he added.

    The wholly owned subsidiary of Holland Colours N.V., headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, primarily had produced pigments and dispersions for the thermoplastics industry and up until three years ago left silicone in the hands of its parent company.

    However, customer needs and growth projects spurred the firm to expand into silicone pigment and dispersion production, the executives said.

    The officials anticipate that end of the business will grow rapidly because the company has a great deal of expertise in the area of rubber silicones, much of it gleaned from its parent company. Holland Colours has been in business since 1979.

    Holland Colors' newest products are aimed at a number of different industries, including building and construction, packaging and elastomers, Gleeson said.

    The rubber side of its operation currently is producing Holcosil LSR, aimed at the liquid silicone market, and by the fourth quarter will be making Holcosil HTV for the high-consistency rubber market.

    Holcosil HTV is in the final development stage at the parent company's 150,000-sq.-ft. complex in Holland.

    ``Holcosil HTV will not be a me-too product, it will be a premium product,'' Abramowicz said.

    Holland Colours N.V. is made up of three divisions-Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

    The Americas unit is based in Richmond and has another manufacturing operation in Mexico. Between the three businesses, the company can service the globe, Gleeson said.

    ``We're basically all profit centers and separate entities,'' he said. ``We all work together from a technology standpoint'' and all technology is made available for every division, he said.

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Wacker aims to increase global silicone capacity
    2
    Wacker may add silicon metal capacity in Norway
    3
    Hankook christens tire proving grounds
    4
    Datwyler lowers 2022 guidance amid rising costs
    5
    COVID lockdowns, lower crude prices cause NR markets to slip
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Plastics News China
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2022. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • ITEC
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • War in Ukraine
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • 2022 Hose & Belt Manufacturers Conference
        • 2022 International Silicone Conference
        • 2022 International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC)
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION