AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A. Schulman Inc.
(Nasdaq-GS: SHLM), a leading international supplier of
high-performance plastic compounds, powders, composites and resins,
today announced that it will present its broad range of Engineered
Composites and Powders for Thermoplastic Composites at the JEC
World Exhibition in Paris, Hall 6,
Booth J79.
A special highlight of the show will be the introduction of a
recently launched composite material - Forged Preg™- a
lightweight material with superior surface appearance. "We are
proud to introduce this product to the European market at this
major event," says Frank Roederer,
SVP and General Manager U.S. and Canada and SVP Engineered Composites. "The
material is the result of a close collaboration with the world's
largest maker of premium, performance golf goods. It distinguishes
itself through its strength and stiffness which is higher than
similar competitive products. It is much thinner, too, and allows
the molding in fabric form. Forged Preg™ is suitable for use
in automotive applications requiring a lightweight material with
high-end look and feel," he concludes.
In line with this new offer of lightweight material, A. Schulman
recently also announced the expansion of its compounding capacity
with the addition of a new sheet molding compound ("SMC")
production line in Germany. "The
new production line will mainly produce carbon fiber Quantum
Composites®, in order to meet our customers' needs for
light weighting," says Mercedes
Alonso, Managing Director Engineered Composites, EMEA. "We
expect the new line to be up and running by the end of 2017."
A. Schulman's comprehensive portfolio of thermoset
composites consists of:
- Quantum Composites®
- Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC)
- Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)
- Thick Molding Compounds (TMC®)
- Custom Molded parts, Precision Machining and Fabrication of
Complex Assemblies
A. Schulman is also presenting specific parts of its Specialty
Powders product range:
- Powders for thermoplastic composites
- Size reduction and custom compounding services
- Custom designed solutions in thermoplastics
- Flame retardants and high performance grades
Meet A. Schulman from March 14
-16 at the A. Schulman
and learn more about the Company's latest innovations as
well as the existing range of proven, high-quality products for the
industry.
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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