AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman,
Inc. (Nasdaq SHLM), a leading supplier of additive masterbatches
and color concentrates will feature an integrated range of
materials and services for flexible and rigid packaging at PACK
EXPO International, November 6-9,
2016, in Chicago. A. Schulman will be located in Booth
6068, North Building, at McCormick Place.
The Company's masterbatch and color concentrates teams are
dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the packaging
industry and to helping customers differentiate their products.
"A. Schulman is focused on driving technical advancements and
customer growth opportunities in the packaging industry," said
Frank Roederer, A. Schulman's senior
vice president and general manager, United States and Canada and Engineered Composites. "We
have the size, scale and know-how to solve big challenges for
customers and enable them to improve their products' performance,
aesthetics, processing and speed to market."
The Company's highlights at PACK EXPO will address the current
packaging trends:
- Product Protection and Extended Shelf Life:
- Experimental developments with polymeric barrier compounds to
manage gas transmission and reduce moisture sensitivity of
EVOH
- New PE antifog which offers efficient cold and hot fog
performance combined with reduction in coefficient of friction
- Resin modifiers to improve moisture barrier in polyethylene and
polypropylene films
- Consumer Engagement:
- Easy pour technology – customized release properties to improve
liquid evacuation in pouches
- Specialty masterbatches to add texture and change the feel of
polyolefin films
- Branding and Visual Impact:
- Be Color!™ color trending program featuring the next generation
2017/2018 color forecasts for the packaging industry
- Papermatch® and DUL matte compounds impart natural aesthetics
to multilayer packaging films
- Evolving and Growing with Industry Trends:
- Investment in PET line at the Company's Akron, OH facility to launch a line of PET
masterbatches for film and sheet
- Plant upgrades and expansions in La
Porte, Texas facility to improve supply and capacity of
white and high clarity antiblocks for polyethylene films
"Our investments in technical capabilities, new products and
services, and an expanded manufacturing capacity and footprint are
a direct result of our focus on serving the regional packaging
market," Roederer added. "We are well-positioned to be a
go-to, value-added supplier for innovative packaging manufacturers
in North America and
elsewhere."
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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