Year: 2024

OXERRA, a leading global iron oxide pigment and complex inorganic color pigment manufacturer, is pleased to announce OxPure™, a new range of ultra-high purity iron oxide pigments exceeding global regulatory requirements for cosmetic applications.

“Aligning with OXERRA’s principals of sustainability and traceability along the entire supply chain – the very low level of impurities makes these pigments safe and the best choice for all formulations,” says Terence Yu, OXERRA Group CEO.

The core range of OxPure™ pigments are low in heavy metals, microbiologically controlled and designed to offer full compliance with cosmetic requirements. This new range of ultra-pure iron oxide pigments can enhance the aesthetic appeal of cosmetic products, providing long lasting durability and gives excellent results even when they are being used in combination with pearlescent pigments for special effects in a wide range of formulations.

Developed to meet the strictest cosmetic standards, our OxPure™ pigments are produced according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) at our certified facility in Turin, Italy, with the highest microbial control across all grades. They are precipitated from proprietary start-point raw materials to produce clean shades that readily incorporate into cosmetic products.

“Our emphasis on production excellence, customer solutions, sustainability, environmental responsibility and innovation are at the forefront of our priorities, guiding every stage of our pigment’s lifecycle,” continued Yu.

OXERRA, a leading global iron oxide pigment and complex inorganic color pigment manufacturer, is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Cathay Pigments and Chemicals Philippines Corporation (CATHAY Philippines) to WWRC Holding Pte. Ltd (WWRC) on October 1, 2024.

 The acquisition, led by Teoh Weng Chai, CEO, WWRC Southeast Asia, has facilitated the opportunity for WWRC to expand and integrate local market expertise, while using its regional network to deliver customized solutions and accelerate innovation in the Philippines specialty chemical space.

 “The transaction aligns with OXERRA’s strategic commitment in delivering sustainable, world-class pigment technology meeting the critical requirements of our valued customers in regional markets while enhancing long standing relationships in the region,” said Steven Spackman, Managing Director & CEO of OXERRA Australasia, Africa & Asia Pacific.

 “WWRC has been appointed the official distributor in the Philippines for OXERRA’s iron oxide pigments and complex inorganic color pigments, solidifying the distribution channel for the Philippines market, and capitalizing on our shared vision for innovation and growth in the Philippines market,” said Spackman.

A Journey of Integration, Sustainability and Growth

We are excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of OXERRA’s global acquisition and rebranding. “This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress we have made in integrating and enhancing the acquired manufacturing sites while embarking on a global rebranding program and welcoming many new members to our OXERRA family around the world,” said Terence Yu, OXERRA Global CEO.

Over the past year, we have faced and overcome numerous challenges. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to leverage the unique strengths and capabilities of our newly acquired sites while integrating them into our business, strengthening our overall production capacity and efficiencies around the world.

One of our standout achievements has been the commitment to excellence in technology and sustainability across all our manufacturing sites. Our commitment to ongoing investments in our sites in Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, USA, China, Indonesia and Australia, provides security in supply and advanced technology to all our valued customers and partners.

We have made substantial investments in sustainable practices across our sites, implementing innovative technologies to support our valued customers and partners and concentrating on reducing our environmental footprint. These initiatives contributed to our agile supply chain of the highest quality color pigments and guarantee the market sustainability and security that aligns with our group’s vision.

“We are immensely proud of what we have achieved together over the past year. We have fostered a positive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and motivated to do their best, however this is just the beginning,” said Yu. “We remain committed to investing in our sites, our people and our sustainability initiatives to drive further growth and success.”