


Growth in tourism is expected to be 80 per cent on a global basis by 2030 (UNWTO) and the trend for Norwegian tourism is above this level. The technology is continuously developed to ensure efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. The company has also installed Wi-Fi networks on board all its ships. Among other things, Color Line has installed a new digital booking and check-in platform with automatic check-in. In recent years, the company has invested more than NOK 500 million in new technology, cost-effectiveness and product development. In June 2019, Color Line launched the world’s biggest plug-in hybrid ship between Sandefjord and Strømstad. The company has invested in scrubber systems on board, to satisfy the emission requirements for sulphur and other substances. The total reduction from the use of these systems amounts to 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. There is also a significant reduction in NOx, SOx and noise. For example, Color Line now has shore power systems in all four ports in Norway that the company uses for scheduled services, and in Kiel, Germany. This obliges the company to contribute to the development of an eco-friendly maritime sector.Ĭolor Line’s vision is to be at the forefront in introducing new, climate-friendly technology on board the ships and in the ports the ships call at. The company has adopted the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association’s vision of zero emissions of damaging substances to the air or water. Color Line’s environmental strategy influences the company’s initiatives. Sea transport has a high priority in the work of achieving national and international climate goals. In addition to passenger and goods transport, Color Line operates conferences and exhibitions, hotel operation, restaurants, shops, entertainment and tour production.Ĭolor Line employs about 2,300 people (full-time equivalents) in four countries and is currently the only shipping line in international passenger and goods traffic with scheduled services to and from Norway, with ships on the Norwegian shipping register, and with its head office in Norway.Ĭolor Line transports almost four million passengers, about 900,000 cars and about 180,000 trailers (12 m) a year, which corresponds to more than 20 per cent of the annual goods traffic on the road route across Svinesund (2016). The Color Line shipping company operates five ships on four international routes between Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany, with cruising on the Oslo-Kiel route, transport on the routes from Larvik and Kristiansand to Hirtshals and transport and shopping on the Sandefjord-Strømstad route. Administration and sales are located in a modern office building near our manufacturing plant in Rockdale.Color Line is the biggest shipping company in Norway and one of the biggest in Europe who offer European short sea shipping. Apollo’s property has grown to approximately 18 acres.

Since that date, Apollo Colors has expanded its manufacturing facilities to 200,000 square feet under one roof with over 175 employees. In July of 1975, production was moved to the 41,000 square foot facility on 11.2 acres in Rockdale, IL. Norton, Bob Armour, and Jerry Stajura in 1969 and commenced producing organic pigments in a flushed form in January, 1970. We consistently provide customer focused pigment research, product development and quality assurance procedures in our continuous effort to provide the best products available in the market.Īpollo Colors was founded by Warren J. Our extensive flush color and presscake product lines are designed to provide superior performance in all lithographic and water flexographic ink systems. is a leading manufacturer of high quality organic pigments exclusively for the printing ink industry.
