Africa's Polymer Innovation Partner

Leading Africa's
Polymer Innovation

Precision-engineered masterbatch and polymer solutions that transform industries across the continent. Quality, colour, and chemistry since 2003.

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Our Story

Built on Passion, Creativity
and Excellence

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Skyland Masterbatch & Polymers cc was established in 2003 with a single vision: to deliver world-class polymer colour solutions to African manufacturers. Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, we have grown from a local supplier into a continent-spanning innovation partner serving industries across Southern and Eastern Africa.


Our expertise spans colour masterbatch, white and black masterbatch, functional additives, and calcium carbonate filler compounds. Every product is engineered to perform, delivering consistent colour, optimal dispersion, and measurable cost efficiency.

2003
Foundation
Skyland Masterbatch & Polymers cc established in Durban, KZN.
Initial focus on colour masterbatch for local plastics manufacturers.
2007
Facility Expansion
Moved to expanded Silverglen facility. Introduced white and black masterbatch lines.
Customer base grew to 50+ relationships.
2011
African Export Growth
Commenced export operations to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Established first cross-border distribution partnerships.
2015
Product Portfolio Expansion
Launched additives and calcium carbonate filler compound range.
In-house laboratory established for R&D and quality control.
2019
Continental Reach
Serving 10+ African nations. Kenya, Namibia, Malawi and Swaziland added to export footprint.
200+ customer relationships milestone.
2024
Innovation Leadership
Recognised as Africa's leading polymer innovation partner.
Advanced colour matching technology and expanded laboratory capabilities launched.
Colour assessment in the Skyland laboratory
Our Mission

Built Around Your Goals

We have a responsibility to assist our customers to attain their goals by providing products and service of the highest standards possible.

We also believe that we will reach our fulfilment when we deliver on our commitment.

Product Portfolio

Engineered for Performance

Five core product categories delivering precision colour and functional performance across every polymer application.

Colour Masterbatch
Masterbatch
Colour Masterbatch
Vibrant, consistent colour solutions with superior dispersibility across PE, PP, ABS, PS and engineering polymers.
Carrier ResinPE / PP / Universal
Let-down Ratio1 to 5%
ApplicationsBlow moulding, injection, film
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White Masterbatch
Masterbatch
White Masterbatch
High-opacity white masterbatch with premium TiO2 pigment. Excellent covering power and UV resistance for packaging and film.
TiO2 Loading50 to 70%
OpacityHigh / Ultra-High
ApplicationsFilm, pipe, packaging
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Black Masterbatch
Masterbatch
Black Masterbatch
Premium carbon black masterbatch delivering exceptional UV protection, deep jet-black finish and excellent processing stability.
Carbon Black25 to 45%
UV ProtectionExcellent
ApplicationsPipe, agriculture, automotive
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Additives
Functional
Additives
A comprehensive range of functional additive masterbatches including UV stabilisers, antioxidants, slip agents and antistatics.
Types AvailableUV / Antistatic / Slip
CompatibilityPE, PP, PET, ABS
ApplicationsAgricultural, industrial
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Calcium Carbonate
Filler Compound
Calcium Carbonate
High-quality calcium carbonate filler compounds that reduce raw material costs while maintaining mechanical and optical properties.
Loading Level40 to 80%
Surface TreatmentCoated / Uncoated
ApplicationsRigid PVC, film, pipe
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Custom Colour Matching
Custom Service
Custom Colour Matching
In-house colour laboratory with spectrophotometric analysis. We match any Pantone, RAL or customer-supplied sample to industry-leading accuracy.
Matching SystemPantone / RAL / Custom
ToleranceDelta E less than 1.0
Turnaround3 to 5 working days
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Manufacturing Excellence

World-Class Production Facility

Our Silverglen, Chatsworth production facility houses state-of-the-art extrusion and compounding equipment, an in-house colour laboratory, and rigorous quality control systems, all operating to international standards.

ISO Standards
Quality management compliance
In-house Lab
Spectrophotometric colour control
Modern Extrusion
Twin-screw compounding lines
QC Systems
Batch-by-batch quality verification
Skyland warehouse and finished goods
Precision laboratory weighing
Extrusion and compounding line
Innovation and Technology

The Science Behind
Every Colour

From pigment selection to final compound, every Skyland product is engineered through rigorous science, precision instrumentation and decades of formulation expertise.

Colour Matching Technology
Advanced spectrophotometric analysis ensures colour matches are accurate, repeatable and consistent across every production run.
Laboratory Testing
Every formulation undergoes rigorous in-house testing for dispersion quality, thermal stability, melt flow characteristics and end-use performance.
Research and Development
Our R&D programme continuously develops new formulations, novel additive combinations and sustainable solutions for the evolving polymer market.
Formulation Expertise
Two decades of compound formulation knowledge, enabling us to engineer masterbatch solutions that solve the most demanding colour and performance challenges.
African Market Intelligence
Unrivalled knowledge of African polymer processing conditions, local raw material constraints and market requirements, giving our clients a genuine competitive edge.
Sustainable Innovation
Developing next-generation formulations that support the circular economy, including recyclate-compatible masterbatches and reduced-pigment high-strength grades.
African Footprint

Serving the Continent

Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Central African Rep. Chad Congo Côte d'Ivoire Dem. Rep. Congo Djibouti Egypt Eq. Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda S. Sudan Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia Somaliland South Africa Sudan Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda W. Sahara Zambia Zimbabwe Swaziland

From our Durban base, Skyland distributes masterbatch and polymer solutions to manufacturers across Southern and Eastern Africa. Our growing export network reflects the trust of 200+ customer relationships built over 20 years.

South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Namibia
Kenya
Malawi
Swaziland
Inside Skyland

See Us In Motion

A closer look at the people, precision and processes behind every Skyland masterbatch and compound.

Customer Success

Trusted by Africa's Manufacturers

★★★★★
"Skyland has been our masterbatch supplier for over eight years. The colour consistency across production runs is exceptional and their technical team always responds quickly when we have a challenge."
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S. Mokoena
Production Manager, Plastics Manufacturer, Johannesburg
★★★★★
"The custom colour matching service is world-class. We send a sample and within days we have a masterbatch that matches precisely. No other local supplier comes close."
JD
J. Dlamini
Director, Packaging Solutions, Durban
★★★★★
"We import Skyland's white masterbatch for our blown film operation. Consistent opacity, excellent heat stability and always on time. Highly recommended for African manufacturers."
RN
R. Nkosi
Operations Manager, Film Converter, Botswana
★★★★★
"Their calcium carbonate compounds have significantly reduced our raw material costs without compromising product quality. Skyland understands the African manufacturing reality."
PM
P. Mwangi
CEO, Polymer Industries, Nairobi
Contact Us

Let's Build Better
Polymer Solutions Together

Contact Skyland Masterbatch & Polymers for quotations, technical support, colour matching and product enquiries. Our team is ready to engineer the right solution for your production needs.

Email
denroy@multimedia-intellgience.co.za
Telephone
+27 31 403 8152
Address
109 Lakeview Dr, Silverglen, Chatsworth, Durban, KZN
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