Company Profile
Updated: 30-NOV-09A. Schulman Inc.
Exporter
3550 W Market St., Akron, OH 44333-2658, United States
(800)547-3746, (330)666-3751, (330)668-7204 fax, http://www.aschulman.com
Primary SIC: Plastics Materials Synthetic Resins, Primary NAICS: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Description: A. Schulman Inc. was founded in 1928 by Alex Schulman. The company started as a processor of rubber compounds. It was incorporated that same year. A. Schulman went public in 1972 as a supplier of engineered plastics. The company is one of the leading global plastics compounders, specializing in multi-component blends that include polyolefins, nylons, elastomers, ionomers and ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). A. Schulman operates three lines of business: engineered plastics, masterbatch and distribution services. The reportable segments are Europe (which includes Asia), North America Polybatch (which comprises the masterbatch line of business), North America Distribution Services, North America Engineered Plastics and Invision. The European segment is the largest segment for the company. A. Schulman's manufacturing in each of its business segments can be classified into five major product families: color and additive concentrates; engineered compounds; polyolefins; polyvinyl chloride (PVC); and tolling. The company has 16 manufacturing facilities across the globe. The primary research and development centers are in Sindorf, Germany and Akron, Ohio.Manufacturing: Engineered plastic compounds and color concentrates and additive masterbatches.
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Recent News Articles
- ICO, Inc. Announces the Execution of a Merger Agreement With A. Schulman, Inc. and Financial Results for Fiscal Year and Quarter Ended September 30, 2009.
PR Newswire - December 03, 2009 - A. Schulman Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire ICO, Inc.
PR Newswire - December 03, 2009 - Indian masterbatch plant in works.(SPECIALTIES)(A. Schulman, Inc.)(Brief article)
Chemical Week - October 26, 2009 - A. Schulman adds capacity.(A. Schulman Inc. (Akron, Ohio))(Brief article)
Chemical Week - September 28, 2009
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