A. Schulman's Exhibit at FAKUMA 2011 Will Showcase Innovative Masterbatches, Custom-Formulated Engineered Plastics, Specialty Powders and Distribution Services


AKRON, Ohio, - A. Schulman (Nasdaq-GS: SHLM), a leading global supplier of engineered plastics, will feature innovative masterbatches, custom-formulated engineered plastics, specialty powders solutions, and distribution services at the FAKUMA 2011 international trade fair for plastics processing, which will be held October 18-22, 2011, in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Located in Hall B1, Stand 1112, A. Schulman's display will include high-performance compounds for metal replacement; masterbatches for white, black, color and functional additives; and powders for thermoplastic coatings - under the Company's well-respected POLYBATCH®, POLYBLAK®, POLYWHITE®, POLYSTAT®, SCHULADUR®, SCHULAMID®, POLYFORT®, PAPERMATCH® and ICORENE® brand names.

"At the FAKUMA show, our teams are proud to highlight how our role as a technology driver and innovative partner enables us to provide our customers with all-around solutions that give them an opportunity for a successful future," said Bernard Rzepka, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa, for A. Schulman. "No matter what their market or application, customers can rely on us for innovative polymer solutions, extensive market knowledge and a high level of local and global service."

Among the specific solutions to be featured at A. Schulman's FAKUMA display are:

-- High-performance plastic compounds that have "metal-like" properties
such as excellent strength and rigidity, a low degree of creep, plus
very high dimensional stability and outstanding energy absorption
-- Next-generation polymer processing aids that offer excellent dispersion
performance and an effective coating of the extrusion hardware, thus
preventing melt fractures in film extrusion applications and boosting
productivity for processors
-- New powder-based materials for fluid bed coating applications in the
"white goods" market
-- High-performance nylon-based compounds that provide dimensional
stability, chemical resistance, salt corrosion resistance and heat
resistance for fluid management system applications

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 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.

SOURCE A. Schulman, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer K. Beeman, Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, A. Schulman, Inc., +1-330-668-7346, Jennifer_Beeman@us.aschulman.com

Web Site: www.aschulman.com

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