AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLM) today announced that the all-composite body
panels it designed for the Ford Motor Company Brazil was nominated
for the 2016 Automotive Parts and Components award from the Society
of Plastics Engineers ("SPE"). Ford utilizes this design
application in its Troller T4 sports utility vehicle.
"We are honored to play a part in the success of our long-time
partners at Ford," said Frank
Roederer, senior vice president & general manager of
Engineered Composites and United
States and Canada. "Through
our sheet molding compound, we were able to help Ford
simultaneously create distinct advantages for its designers and
drivers. For Ford designers, our compound provides a highly
flexible material that is ideal for high-volume product and part
reproducibility. As a result, Ford can create an eye-catching
vehicle in a manner that reduces labor costs and lowers scrap
rates.
"For Ford drivers, our compound enables them to enjoy a vehicle
with complex and unique shapes that is resistant to the 'nicks and
dings' of city driving and rugged enough to handle off-road
terrain," said Claiton Dantas,
general manager of Engineered Composites, Brazil. "Furthermore, because of its light
weight, we're helping them obtain an improved fuel efficiency and
lower emissions."
"To help Ford achieve this special recognition by SPE is further
evidence of the focused, solutions-mindset we bring to our
customers every day," said Joseph M.
Gingo, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "I
am extremely proud of what our team in Brazil has accomplished with Ford and look
forward to celebrating future accomplishments from this productive
collaboration."
About the Society of Plastics Engineers
Founded
in 1941, SPE is the largest technical society for the global
plastics industry. With more than 20,000 members from 84 different
countries, its mission is to provide and promote scientific and
engineering knowledge related to plastics around the world. For
more information, please visit: http://www.4spe.org/.
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 $2.4 billion for the fiscal
year ended August 31, 2015. Additional information
about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com. For
high-resolution images, please visit our newsroom at
http://engineeredcomposites.aschulman.com/newsroom.
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