AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq:SHLM) a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites, powders, and resins, will present its latest product innovation at PLASTIMAGEN MÉXICO® 2017 on November 7-10, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. A. Schulman will exhibiting in Booth #122, where the Company will showcase one of the widest portfolios of the Latin American compounders including engineered composites, thermoplastics, color and additive concentrates as well as rotomolding and technical powders.
“We are excited to present our latest, innovative products which address our customers’ key needs in terms of better materials processing, productivity and sustainability,” said Gustavo Perez, senior vice president and general manager, Latin America. “Our extensive knowledge of the Latin American plastics industry coupled with our technical capabilities and wide product portfolio makes us, A. Schulman, a true partner to develop the materials in need in today’s marketplace.”
The Company will present the following new developments:
In addition, A. Schulman, Inc., has entered an alliance with Braskem, the largest resin producer in the Americas, to produce and market a new green polyethylene application geared for improving the rotomolding market. A. Schulman will offer the new solution under the brand “I’m Green™” which refers to the reduced greenhouse gas emissions the new material will help customers to achieve.
About A. Schulman, Inc.
A. Schulman, Inc. is a leading international supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Since 1928, the Company has been providing innovative solutions to meet its customers' demanding requirements. The Company's customers span a wide range of markets such as packaging, mobility, building & construction, electronics & electrical, agriculture, personal care & hygiene, sports, leisure & home, custom services and others. The Company employs approximately 4,800 people and has 54 manufacturing facilities globally. A. Schulman reported net sales of approximately $2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.
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Contact information:
Media in Latin America:
Annamaija Bergius
Marketing Communications Manager
A. Schulman, Inc.
3637 Ridgewood Rd.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Tel. +1.330.668.7290
Email: annmaija.bergius@aschulman.com
www.aschulman.com
Media and Investors in United States
Jennifer K. Beeman
Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
A. Schulman, Inc.
3637 Ridgewood Road
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Tel: 330.668.7346
Email: Jennifer.Beeman@aschulman.com
www.aschulman.com