A. Schulman honored with Plasti Award

Plastic compounds, powders and resins supplier A. Schulman Inc. was awarded the 2015 Plasti Award for Best Supplier of Additives for its San Luis Potosi, Mexico, facility Friday.

"This award speaks to the world-class innovation and technical support available at our Latin America Product Innovation Center," Roberto Lopez, vice president of Masterbatch Solutions, Latin America, said. "This regional recognition is affirmation that we can meet our customers' needs in a timely and effective manner." 

Plastics industry magazine Mundo Plastico presented the first-ever Plasti Awards, after reviewing and identifying the top companies in the industry.

A. Schulman has been a leader in the Mexican plastic market since 1995. The company supplies Masterbatch products, including high-performance additive concentrates, which are mainly used in packaging and agriculture applications. A. Schulman employs nearly 5,000 people and has 58 manufacturing facilities around the world.

"I would like to thank Mundo Plastico, Plastimagen Mexico and our customers for this award," Gustavo Perez, A. Schulman's senior VP and general manager of Latin America, said. "We take great pride in our associates' commitment to customers and are honored to be recognized among the best in the industry."