A Schulman
Supplies high-performance plastic compounds, resins, and additives for industrial applications including packaging and mobility.
- CEO / Founder
- Joseph M. Gingo
- Team Size
- 2001-5000
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- LyondellBasell (Acquirer), BlackRock, The Vanguard Group, T. Rowe Price
Technology & Products
Key Products
Plastic compounds; Resins; Color concentrates; Additives; Low-density polyethylenes; High-density polyethylenes; Polystyrene; Polypropylene; Polymers
Technological Advantage
Proprietary polymer compounding and custom formulation expertise supported by a global manufacturing footprint and nearly a century of material science experience.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides custom-engineered polymer compounds and additives that enhance material performance and appearance, reducing time-to-market for specialized plastic parts.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through a broad portfolio of high-performance additives and color concentrates tailored for specialized industrial applications across global markets.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in packaging, automotive, electronics, and construction sectors.
Industry Verticals
Packaging; Mobility; Building & Construction; Electronics; Agriculture; Personal care; Automotive; Sports; Leisure; Home
Competitors
Exxon subsidiaries; Laurel Industries; Comalloy International; ICO
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Sales reached $975.2M in 2001; profits were $50.7M in 1997; revenue estimates range up to $2B.
Major Milestones
1928: Founded; 1972: IPO on NASDAQ; 1988: Joint venture with Mitsubishi Kasei Vinyl; 1994: Acquired Comalloy International; 1995: Acquired Texas Polymer; 1996: Acquired Laurel Industries; 2007: Acquired Delta Plast; 2009: Opened Polybatch plant in Akron; 2010: Acquired ICO for $191M; Acquired in P2P transaction (Status: Not Active)
Notable Customers
Ford, General Motors, Stellantis