The other owner of the venture is Alta Plastica SA, one of the largest distributors of resins in Argentina.
Gustavo Perez, general manager and chief operating officer of the Americas for A Schulman, said: “We’re the leading supplier of specialty powders in the world and our partnership with Surplast will enhance our ability to provide products for the rotational moulding industry throughout South America, and better serve our customers in countries such as Chile, Uruguay and Argentina.”
“With our process and product knowledge, complete grade slate, local production and market knowledge, we’re in a strong position to take advantage of opportunities in this key region,” said Eric Parsons, MD of ICO Polymers – The Americas, a unit of A Schulman.
With this move, A Schulman will now have a facility in Argentina, in addition to the three facilities that the company previously acquired in Brazil through its ICO and Mash acquisitions.
A Schulman’s portfolio includes masterbatch, engineered plastics and rotomoulded products to meet growing demand in South America.
Source: A Schulman
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