Change in Management at Finke Colors
On October 1, 2026, Christian Badura will take over as CEO of Finke Colors. Felix Finke retired after more than 60 years with the company.
Entries by Finke-Hartwig
NIAS: New requirements for packaging in 2026
With our in-house NIAS laboratory, decades of masterbatch experience and in-depth material expertise, Finke supports its customers in designing packaging solutions that are safe, compliant and future-proof.
PPWR: Between New Guidelines and Practical Questions
The first requirements have been mandatory in all EU member states since August 12, 2026. The goal of the PPWR is to reduce packaging waste, strengthen the circular economy, and establish uniform rules for packaging across Europe.
New Laser Additive: Hologram-Like Effects Directly in the Plastic
Instead of altering the surface, the marking is created inside the polymer. Especially in transparent applications, the effect acts like a delicate hologram that reveals its full depth depending on the angle of light and the viewer’s perspective.
Coloring Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Engineering Plastics
Coloring glass-fiber-reinforced engineering plastics is not a standard process. Successfully combining color, mechanical properties, and process reliability requires in-depth material knowledge and practical experience.
Waste Management Report 2025 – Transparency, Responsibility and a Strong Circular Mindset
Our annual waste and resource management analysis for 2025 is complete, and the results clearly demonstrate: responsible recycling and efficient material use are deeply embedded in our processes.
Packaging with recognition value: Highlights from PCD Paris
Paris Packaging Week: this is where we meet the people who decide on product identity, material selection, and visual differentiation—in other words, exactly where color is used strategically.
Technical exchange at the Finke Sales Get-Together
For our Sales Get-Together 2026, we not only brought together our own sales team, but also welcomed colleagues from our new sister companies in the Kafrit Group.
October 2026 – Fakuma
Friedrichshafen, October 12–16, 2026
Finke joins the Kafrit Group
Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG has joined the Kafrit Group and will operate under the name Finke Colors GmbH going forward. This step will enable Finke to further expand its strength as a renowned manufacturer of high-quality color solutions for the plastics processing industry.
