About

Colortech is a family-owned, North American-based manufacturer of color and additive concentrates for the plastics industry. As a leading polymer concentrates supplier, our products are used in a wide range of consumer items, from everyday household items like food packaging and toys to industrial materials like conduit, wire, twine, and more. We believe in trust-driven relationships with our customers and back up our promises with exceptional industry knowledge, high-quality products, and outstanding service. PPM, our sister company, shares our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Our History

1981

Colortech was founded in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. PPM was founded in Germany the same year.

1986

The first Colortech facility in the U.S. was opened in Morristown, Tennessee.

1996

Colortech was acquired by Polyplast Müller.

2003

Colortech acquired Eastman Chemical’s masterbatch business.

2014

Colortech opened its second facility in Morristown.

2016

Colortech celebrated 35 years in business.

2019

Colortech opened its Innovation Center in Morristown.

2021

Colortech celebrated 40 years in business.

2022

Colortech opened its third facility in Morristown.

2026

Colortech marks 40 years in Morristown with continued growth and community engagement.

Trust

Beyond our products, Colortech is most proud of our ability to build long-term relationships with our customers. Being a trusted partner is part of the very fabric of our business.

Health, Safety, & Environmental

Our No. 1 priority at Colortech is safety: for our employees, our customers and end users. We also take an active approach to building sustainable processes to reduce our impact on the environment.

Employees

Our top resource at Colortech? Our people. With years of industry knowledge and an unrelenting dedication to customer service, Colortech’s employees are second to none.

Communities

Colortech believes in giving back to the places where our people live and work, which is why we engage in several community-focused service projects every year.

Collaboration

We view our business as an extension of our customer’s needs—which means we work together step-by-step to produce the ideal solution every time.

Creativity

Serving our customers with excellence means being able to adapt to a variety of situations and requests. That’s why Colortech’s seasoned professionals offer the expertise and flexibility to improvise new solutions.

Confidentiality

We keep product information securely stored, so our customers can rest easy knowing proprietary details are safe and sound.

Continuous Improvement

Colortech always strives for better. If there’s a way we can improve our offerings to customers, we welcome honest feedback.

Our Culture

The foundation of our culture is in our Guiding Principles, THE FIVE C’s. The first principle listed is the cornerstone of both our culture and business philosophy, TRUST. We are committed to being open and honest with our customers, associates, strategic partners and the public at large by making realistic promises and living up to them. Our culture provides our associates the ability to work independently and contribute as a member of a caring and collaborative team. We operate with little hierarchy because we want all employees to have the ability to make decisions without a lengthy approval process. We know that the more successful our employees are, the more successful our clients are. We’re also 100% committed to maintaining a safe work environment enriched by diversity and characterized by open communication, trust and fair treatment. We strive to hire and retain qualified associates and help to develop their skills and passions while providing them with exceptional benefits.

Professional Development

Based on two of our Guiding Principles, Continuous Improvement and Employees, Colortech offers numerous opportunities for professional development throughout the year, including lunch-and-learns, in-house training courses and seminars, and attendance at public seminars, courses and conferences. We also offer a tuition reimbursement programs for continuing education, as well as customized experiential learning opportunities that include team building and management training.

Team Colortech

Team Colortech participates in numerous charity runs throughout the year, supporting causes that make a difference in our communities. Each year, our Brampton team takes part in the Terry Fox Run. Employees and their families are encouraged to come out and walk, run, or bike in this inspiring community event. The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held in numerous regions around the world in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope, raising money for cancer research.