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

The investment will continue the reliability and supply of Sun’s industry leading quinacridone pigments.  The project will optimize production performance by combining Sun Chemical’s proprietary and unique manufacturing processes with targeted site upgrades.

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

Brian Panczyk, president, Color Materials, Sun Chemical, adds, “As part of our ongoing journey to improve reliability and operational excellence, we remain focused on expanding and modernizing 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 Newport investment forms part of Sun Chemical’s broader strategy to strengthen its global manufacturing footprint and reinforce its leadership in high-performance color materials.