A. Schulman Exhibits at Brasilplast 2011 to Showcase Innovative Masterbatches, Custom Formulated Engineered Plastics and Specialty Powders
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AKRON, Ohio - A. Schulman, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM) shares a "Passion for Plastics" with customers, and, together, they are creating innovative solutions that address demanding application requirements across numerous markets which are driving rapid growth in Brazil.
The Company's ability to customize plastics to meet market needs will be featured at A. Schulman's display at Brasilplast 2011, International Plastics Industry Trade Fair. The biannual Brasilplast show is being held May 9 to May 13, 2011 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Located at Stand D-88, the Company will showcase its complete portfolio of products and enhanced capabilities which come as a result of the acquisitions of ICO Polymers, and Mash Compostos Plasticos in Brazil. The recent acquisitions reinforce A. Schulman's commitment to support plastics companies in Brazil with broad masterbatch, engineered plastics, rotomolding and specialty powder capabilities, covering applications such as food packaging, agricultural films, consumer products such as plastic bags and containers, household products, toys, personal watercraft and water tanks.
"We are excited to have our greatly expanded A. Schulman solutions represented at Brasilplast, where we will feature a broad range of our products and technologies to better address the needs of the growing South American market," said Gustavo Perez, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Americas for A. Schulman. "A. Schulman has been providing high-performance masterbatch and engineering plastics successfully to the South American market for many years; these recent acquisitions bring strong local leadership, technical problem-solving and manufacturing facilities in Brazil that will enable us to be an even stronger partner in this region."
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 2,900 people and has 33 manufacturing facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. A. Schulman reported net sales of $1.6 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010. Additional information about A. Schulman can be found at www.aschulman.com.
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