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The company designs new formulations to reduce its carbon footprint at the source and stay ahead of its 2030 targets.
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It integrates recycled polymers, valorised fillers and new sustainable pigments without compromising technical performance.
Barcelona, 19 May 2026 — With 2030 as a critical horizon and a target of reducing emissions by at least 30%, companies are no longer competing on cost or performance alone — carbon footprint is now part of the equation. In this new landscape, Delta Tecnic, a company specialising in masterbatch for cable and PVC, has chosen to act where it is least visible but where the greatest impact can be achieved: the formulation of its raw materials.
Delta Tecnic has begun reviewing a range of formulations to cut emissions at the source, acting on each component of the product. The goal is not simply to offset impact, but to reduce it structurally from the ground up: rethinking which raw materials are used, where they come from, and what footprint they leave across their entire lifecycle. This approach involves the gradual replacement of traditional materials with recycled, renewable or lower-energy intensity alternatives that can maintain technical performance without compromising environmental impact.
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A reduction in environmental footprint that starts with the polymer
The starting point is measurement. In line with market and regulatory requirements, Delta Tecnic already has detailed data on CO₂ emissions per tonne of masterbatch produced.
The main focus is on the polymer, which accounts for a significant share of the formulation and whose carbon footprint has historically been tied to petroleum. Against this backdrop, the company is committed to incorporating recycled polymers and renewable raw materials with a lower carbon footprint. The gradual replacement of virgin raw materials with recycled or bio-based alternatives makes it possible to significantly reduce associated emissions and move towards a truly circular model, without compromising the technical performance of the product.
But the transformation does not stop there. Delta Tecnic is undertaking a thorough review of its formulations, analysing the environmental impact of each of its components. This approach allows the company to move towards raw materials with a lower carbon footprint and more sustainable origins, while always guaranteeing the technical performance required by end applications.
Innovation through plant-based pigments
One of the most significant developments lies in pigments, which have traditionally been associated with emission-intensive processes. The company has opened new innovation lines focused on pigments with a lower environmental impact, including solutions derived from recycled materials and new plant-based alternatives.
These advances have already translated into concrete solutions. Delta Tecnic has developed a black polyethylene masterbatch for the cable industry, meeting the technical requirements for inner sheath applications. Although initially targeting specific niches, this product allows manufacturers to reduce the carbon footprint of their cables without compromising functionality.
In parallel, the company has PVC masterbatch formulations with recycled content, reinforcing its commitment to circularity across different product lines.
Delta Tecnic has calculated a 30% reduction in carbon footprint emissions with this new range of recycled-origin masterbatches.
The future lies in harnessing plant-based resources
In parallel, Delta Tecnic is conducting a detailed analysis of the real environmental impact of each raw material it uses, studying its full lifecycle from origin to end use. This work enables better decision-making when selecting materials and accelerates emission reductions across its product range.
The next challenge has already been identified: advancing in natural-origin pigments and the use of plant-based resources, which open the door to new generations of raw materials with a lower environmental impact.
Manuel Miret, Area Manager & New Product Developer at Delta Tecnic, notes: “The industry has already come part of the way by measuring and optimising processes, but if we truly want to meet the 2030 targets, the change needs to come from raw materials. It is not about doing the same things more efficiently, but doing them differently: incorporating recycled materials, exploring renewable origins and rethinking each component of the product to reduce its impact from the very start”.
About Delta Tecnic
Founded in 1982, Delta Tecnic is an international reference in the production of high-quality masterbatches for the cable and PVC industry, and in the distribution of pigments and special additives for sectors such as plastics, paints and cosmetics. With a strong focus on innovation, the company combines technical expertise, tailored solutions and an ongoing commitment to excellence. Delta Tecnic operates globally, offering products and services that help optimise its customers’ processes and enhance the final quality of their applications.
