A. Schulman
A. Schulman was a global supplier of high-performance plastic compounds, composites, and powders used by manufacturers across packaging, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods industries. The company was acquired by LyondellBasell in 2018 and now operates as the Advanced Polymer Solutions division, continuing to supply engineered plastics, masterbatches, compounds, and specialty powders to global manufacturers.
APIs
A. Schulman Product Catalog
High-performance plastic compounds, composites, masterbatches, and specialty powders for automotive, packaging, electronics, agriculture, and consumer goods applications. Produc...
A. Schulman Technical Services
Technical support, materials testing, product development, and application engineering services for manufacturers using high-performance plastic compounds and composites. Includ...
Features
High-performance plastic compounds engineered for specific application requirements across automotive, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods.
Color and additive masterbatches for consistent colorization and functional enhancement of plastic products during manufacturing.
Advanced fiber-reinforced and specialty composites for structural and functional applications in automotive and industrial markets.
Fine plastic powders for rotomolding, powder coatings, and other specialized manufacturing processes.
Custom compound formulation services to meet specific mechanical, thermal, and processing requirements for unique applications.
Manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia providing global supply chain coverage for multinational customers.
Use Cases
Lightweight, high-strength plastic compounds for interior and exterior automotive components, replacing metals to reduce vehicle weight.
Specialized polymer compounds for flexible packaging films, pouches, and containers in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods markets.
Flame-retardant, EMI-shielding, and thermally conductive compounds for electronic device housings and components.
Specialty polyethylene compounds for greenhouse films, mulch films, and agricultural packaging applications.
Color masterbatches enabling consistent, cost-effective coloring of plastic consumer products during injection molding and extrusion.
Integrations
A. Schulman operations now integrated into LyondellBasell's Advanced Polymer Solutions division following the 2018 acquisition.
Extensive distribution partnerships for delivery of plastic compounds and masterbatches to manufacturers globally.