AKRON, Ohio, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman, Inc.
(Nasdaq-GS: SHLM), a leading global supplier of engineered
plastics, masterbatches and specialty powders and distributor, will
be featuring informative in-booth demonstrations showcasing
innovations that have inspired the world of plastics at NPE 2012 in
Orlando, Florida, April 1-5 in the South Hall, Booth 15000.
A. Schulman will demonstrate its commitment to the development
of new technologies and targeted solutions adding value with these
leading applications and products:
- The Company's Schulamid® Nylon 612 product platform
for optimal performance in fluid management systems. This
platform is a commercially viable alternative to Nylon 610, Nylon
11 and Nylon 12. Compounds optimized for fuel and brake
system components will be on display.
- Newly launched Schulamid® 612 IC 4005W for
industrial fluid management applications such as pneumatic tubing,
protective cable jacketing, liquids transport, etc., for
automation, materials handling and chemical processing.
- Introduction of Schulamid® HM series of high flow,
reinforced injection molding nylon compounds, offering high modulus
and high mechanical strength for metal substitution
applications.
- A. Schulman Masterbatch announces "Surface Solutions – Bringing
Performance, Appearance and Processing to the Surface."
Polybatch® Surface Solutions provide aesthetic
flexibility and functional control of critical surfaces in flexible
and rigid applications.
- Polybatch® Concentrates are designed for optimal
dispersion in injection and blow molding; sheet and thermoforming;
as well as cast, blown and oriented films. On display at the
show: dramatic custom colors, natural matte effects, textured
synthetic paper, and functional enhancements in PP, PE, PS, PA, PET
and PLA.
- A complete line of rotational molding powders in custom
compounded colors, specialty stone effects, foams and natural
powder. The Company's powders are designed and formulated for
excellent performance and ease of processing in rotational molding
applications.
- Custom powder services showcase – displaying ICO Polymers, a
division of A. Schulman, featuring technical expertise in grinding
a wide range of plastics, waxes, engineering resins,
rubbers/elastomers, chemicals and inorganic materials into
custom-sized powders tailored to suit a variety of
applications.
- Polytrope® STR resins – a family of products that
can be easily formulated to match any color and achieve any gloss
level, from ultra low-gloss textured surfaces to a "painted metal"
appearance.
- Distribution Services' broad spectrum of prime resins supported
by industry-leading technical service and commercial support.
"A. Schulman is committed to translating complex performance,
appearance and processing issues into functional formulations and
meeting our customers' most challenging requirements," says
Gustavo Perez, General Manager and
Chief Operating Officer, The Americas.
A. Schulman provides global technical support for these products
in the Americas, Europe and
Asia-Pacific regions, where it
works with product manufacturers on application development;
product selection, testing and validation; and manufacturability.
Because of its range of products and product development labs in
the United States, Belgium, Germany and Mexico, A. Schulman is able to serve a wide
variety of markets.
About A. Schulman, Inc.
Headquartered in Akron,
Ohio, A. Schulman is a leading international supplier of
high-performance plastic compounds and resins. These
materials are used in a variety of consumer, industrial, automotive
and packaging applications. The Company employs about 3,000
people and has 34 manufacturing facilities globally. A.
Schulman reported net sales of $2.2
billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2011. Additional information
about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.
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