ST. LOUIS, MO. (August 3, 2023) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Royalite® offers thermoplastic solutions for products requiring dissipative properties, both conductive plastics and anti-stat. These material solutions are designed to provide permanent protection against electrostatic discharge for sensitive devices during manufacture, assembly, and storage.

According to Eric Lattanner, Senior Product Manager - Royalite, “Royalite’s innovative conductive plastics feature several material chemistries for manufacturing shipping containers, sensitive software chips, aviation fuel caps, and temporary floor material vital to avionics assembly. Our anti-stat products are made with PETG, APET, rPET, or HIPS materials and are ideal for medical, electronic, and food packaging or any other product where controlling and minimizing static buildup and discharge is required.”

Spartech also offers Royalite® Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) thermoplastic sheet that meets permanent static protection requirements and minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications.

Other specific material benefits of UL® listed Royalite® dissipative products include that it’s available in anti-static rigid sheet for delivering high stiffness and abrasion resistance, excellent thermoformability, and dimensional stability – ideal for today’s robotic material handling systems. Added features cover superior impact-resistance and the fabrication capabilities to machine, saw, drill, rout, and grind the material.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (July 17, 2023) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered materials and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the use of MediSheet® to securely retain medical devices on mounting cards placed within sterile packaging ensuring safe device retention during shipment, storage and ultimately surgery.

This material solution delivered all the material characteristics the manufacturer required to handle die-cutting of intricate retention tabs that wouldn’t crack or break. Spartech can also digitally imprint on MediSheet® if requested.

According to Kendall Faulstich, Spartech Strategic Accounts Manager, “MediSheet® is a specialty grade HDPE, co-poly polyethylene medical grade material that is an easier-to-use and more sustainable option to package surgical, dental, and other medical devices. Spartech’s proprietary formulation and manufacturing process (QA specifications and procedures in place) minimizes embedded particulates for a “clean” mounting card and provides a sturdy, lighter weight choice for any medical packaging manufacturer.”According to Kendall Faulstich, Spartech Strategic Accounts Manager, “MediSheet® is a specialty grade HDPE, co-poly polyethylene medical grade material that is an easier-to-use and more sustainable option to package surgical, dental, and other medical devices. Spartech’s proprietary formulation and manufacturing process (QA specifications and procedures in place) minimizes embedded particulates for a “clean” mounting card and provides a sturdy, lighter weight choice for any medical packaging manufacturer.”

Spartech also provided supply chain reliability by having MediSheet® in stock and ready for manufacturing to avoid delivery delays. Once completed, the MediSheet® material-based trays or mounting card products shipped flat for space savings and cost effectiveness. This polyethylene material provided the medical packaging manufacturer with a more environmentally friendly alternative compared to PVC when medical waste is incinerated for disposal. In addition, this option can replace lidded trays to reduce the amount of material used in the packaging.

Other medical product applications for MediSheet® include everything from medical trays to safely securing tubes used during colonoscopy procedures. It’s available in sheet and custom die cut cards.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (February 28, 2023) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Royalite G50, a non-PVC rigid sheet product, meets stringent ASTM E84 Steiner Tunnel Test in accordance with their flame spread and smoke-developed indexes. Class A: Flame spread 0-25; smoke-developed 0-45.

As a green building product, Royalite G50 contains no halogens or BPA and also conforms to ASTM G21 standards as it applies to antifungal effectiveness for an antimicrobial-treated polymer. It has a wide range of industrial building applications such as pharmaceutical clean rooms, hospital wall coverings, ceiling tiles and can even be used for walls that function as meeting room whiteboards.

According to Eric Lattanner, Royalite Senior Product Manager, "When a building project must meet specific green initiatives for material selection, as well conform to fire-rated certifications and be resistant to fungi within clean room environments, Royalite G50 is the ideal material solution for adherence to the most stringent building codes."

Available in a wide variety of colors and textures, including Matte and High Gloss, Royalite G50 is available as a custom extruded sheet processed to customer specifications. Royalite G50 comes in various sheet sizes with a maximum width of 60 inches and 144 inches in length. It can be thermoformed using standard single station, multi-station, or pressure thermoforming equipment.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (January 25, 2023) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces the launch of our new website at www.spartech.com. The site is based on the theme of "Improving the shape of tomorrow. The business of bringing innovation to life" and was designed to deliver the most intuitive user experience possible through many robust features our users require:

• Enhanced search capabilities through three independent search functions for quickly and easily finding products and solution types by market
• Searchable document library that offers a range of industry, company, and product information
• Complete specialized solutions sections with specific products, material types, applications, markets and links to more detailed information
• Easy to access, detailed information on capabilities, innovation, operational excellence, quality assurance and safety
• A new SurfaceChoice® Design Center where the user can simply filter their search to instantly locate the exact decorative film and color required

"We’re not the same company we were a decade ago or even a few years back," states Suzanne Fenton, Spartech Sr. Mgr. Marketing Communications. "Our solutions are more innovative; our products cover a more diverse range of requirements and the capabilities we offer are more diverse than ever before. Our new website now reflects this unique difference that Spartech delivers."

Another new addition to the Spartech website is our "Commitment to Tomorrow." This section highlights our vision for innovation, responsibility, supply chain and sustainability—and how these essential efforts align with our customers’ material requirements.

About Our Value

At Spartech, everything we do is focused on helping make the products we use, and the world in which we live, safer, easier and better. From new, lightweight materials for electric vehicles, to sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods, to protective canopies for military aircraft, Spartech solutions are found in every corner of our modern world. And where you find Spartech, you will find innovation. In products that are more recyclable. Use less energy. Create more value. We are Spartech. One company with a single purpose: To Make It Better.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (November 29, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce Gary Orenstein as the new Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Spartech.

"Gary’s leadership will be integral in marketing our deep line of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions" said Spartech CEO John Inks. "He will play a major role in helping us improve all areas of our sales and marketing efforts."

Previously, Orenstein served as the Spartech Director of Sales. Prior to this, he was Business Director at PolyOne, and Business Director and Sales Manager at Spartech.

He holds a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and a Masters, Business Administration from East Tennessee State University.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (November 1, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce two new additions to the team: Dave Murphy as Director of Sales, Central Region, and David Dennemann as Account Manager, Western Region.

Murphy will be instrumental in development and execution of a sales strategy focused on long-term profitable growth for the complete line of Spartech products, while Dennemann will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth as he works with both Spartech distribution channel partners and direct customers.

Prior to coming to Spartech, Murphy has held varying sales management positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career. Most recently he was the Regional Sales Director — North American for Lindal Group of Hamburg, Germany. He holds a BS in Economics from Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, Illinois, and an MBA from Purdue University.

Dennemann spent the last nine years with a plastic’s material manufacturer in their Pennsylvania, Washington, and California locations in Sales, with his most recent position as Senior Outside Sales Representative. At his former position he demonstrated a strong track record in growing sales and closing new business utilizing a consultative selling approach. In 2020, Dennemann was selected as a recipient for the prestigious President’s Club Award. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (September 27, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Daniel (Dan) Gallo has joined the Spartech Executive Team as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Gallo will be responsible for all Spartech manufacturing sites with the exception of the Sherman Plastics (Naperville, Illinois) location. In this role, he will be focused on driving excellence across safety, quality, service, and productivity initiatives while fostering strong collaboration with commercial, business management, and innovation to accelerate Spartech growth.

"Dan’s leadership will be integral in our development and enhancement of a ONE Spartech culture," said Spartech CEO John Inks. “He will play a major role in helping us improve our speed to deliver customer excellence and leverage all of our core values."

Gallo has over 30 years of experience leading operations, supply chain, and logistics for premier consumer-facing companies. Before being promoted to the Spartech COO position, he served as Vice-President of Operations for Robert Bosch, a multinational engineering and technology company. In this role, he was responsible for a successful operational transformation including developing and executing initiatives to strengthen product offerings. Prior to this, Gallo was the Spartech Senior Plant Manager for the Muncie, Indiana location and was later promoted to Spartech Director of Manufacturing.

Dan and his wife will reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (September 13, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces Royalite® thermoplastic sheet provides permanent protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD). This product line features several material chemistries for manufacturing everything from shipping containers for sensitive software chips and aviation fuel caps to temporary floor material used during avionics assembly.

Spartech’s most popular thermoplastic ESD sheet, Royalite® R63, is an ABS/PVC product that is both electrically conductive and fire rated. Containers made from Royalite® R63 thermoplastic sheet provide permanent static protection and the dimensional stability typical of ABS plastics required for today’s robotic material handling systems. It is widely used for applications where dissipation of electrostatic charge is critical and provides excellent ESD protection to sensitive devices during manufacture, assembly and storage.

Royalite® R63 combines high stiffness and abrasion resistance with excellent thermoformability and meets the minimum static decay requirements outlined in MIL-B-81705C and NFPA Code 99 specifications. It is recognized under the component program of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. with a classification of 94V-1 at 0.066".

In addition to Royalite® R63, other available options include Royalite® R632 thermoplastic ESD sheet which is both electrically conductive and UL® listed, Royalite® R64 conductive sheet is a high molecular weight high density polyethylene for excellent thermoformability, Royalite® R637 which is both an anti-static and high impact polystyrene sheet, Royalite® R607 is an internal anti-stat applied to PETG rolls, and Royalite® R608 which is a topical anti-stat applied to PETG rolls with many uses such as electronics packaging for controlling static build-up and where clarity needs to be maintained.

Royalite® is available in several thermoformable thermoplastic ESD material chemistries, depending upon the specific application, and can be specifically designed to comply with FDA Food Additive Regulation 21CFR177.1640 for rubber modified polystyrene. In most cases, using conventional plastic fabricating tools, it is possible to machine, saw, drill, rout and grind this rigid sheet material.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (August 26, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces Realtree Xtra® Camo Pattern is now available on Korad®, PVC and paper film materials. This latest product offering from Spartech is intended to help customers open new market segments while eliminating the typical expense and difficulties associated with licensing and royalty payments.

The unique Realtree Xtra® Camo Pattern features sharp foreground elements over a progressively ghosted mid-ground and very soft background. The versatile new camo design includes tree trunks, large and small limbs, leaves of many types and colors, and large open areas. With twelve warm, natural colors and 3D patterns, Realtree Xtra® Camo blends effectively outdoors in fall, winter, and early spring.

Customers can select the Realtree Xtra® Camo Pattern for products manufactured using vinyl and decorative films and a wide array of substrates that include ABS, high impact polystyrene, polycarbonate, PVC, ASA, PMMA, TPR and TPO. These materials have the assurance of Spartech’s proven product performance and can be thermoformed, laminated and can include design as well as simple product assembly if required.

Use applications for both the Realtree Xtra® Camo and material selection include automotive exterior of all kinds, such as fenders, fender flares, air deflectors. It’s also ideal for ATV parts, hunting equipment such as blinds and sleds as well as gun cases and holsters, knife sheaths.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (August 15, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that John Alfano has been promoted to General Manager, Thin Gauge Sheet.

"John complements our goal of shaping the future of plastics through material strength and application expertise," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "His vast experience will help us continue to serve as a reliable and responsive partner to our valued customers.""

In his new role, John will lead the Thin Gauge Business Team with a renewed emphasis on growing the Newark and Tufpak® businesses. He will continue to manage the Newark, New Jersey plant and will also assist in overseeing the Ossipee, New Hampshire operation.

John joined Spartech in 2015 as Plant Manager of the Hackensack, New Jersey location. In 2017, he was given dual Plant Manager responsibility for the Hackensack and Newark, New Jersey plants. Prior to joining Spartech, John served eight years of active duty with the Marine Corps as a Logistics Officer. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics with Subspecialty in Operations Research and Analysis.

John, his wife Michelle and their two (soon to be three) daughters will continue to reside in the Paramus, New Jersey area.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (August 11, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces the availability of Tufpak® high-temperature polypropylene films and bags that offer universal sterilizability features primarily for medical and biopharmaceutical applications.

Designed for high-temperature aseptic packaging, the Tufpak® proprietary polypropylene blown film extrusion process produces superior physical plastic properties as compared to standard blown film producers and converters. This substrate can be sterilized in both high-temperature (steam autoclave) methods and through radiation (electron beam and gamma ray) processes. This polypropylene product can withstand ionizing radiation sterilization for medical packaging and healthcare research environments.

Copolymer affinity materials also make it possible to create aseptic bags and pouches that allow for sampling of the packaging content within a sterile environment that protects against outside contaminants.

Utilizing this technology, Spartech offers: autoclave polypropylene biohazard bags specifically intended for biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical research, and government/military industries; and Tufpak® breathable bags designed for bioremediation, biopesticides, tissue culture growth, agricultural, and bioreactor applications.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (August 08, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces that Market Manager-Healthcare Todd Niemuth will speak during an International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) webinar on September 19th at 1:00 p.m. CT. Niemuth will be joined by IAPD Marketing and Education Manager Kailee Canty.

"We are proud of Spartech’s association with IAPD and our presentation will be focused on performance plastics in life sciences, concentrating on medical applications," said Niemuth. "We look forward to participating in this valuable webinar and interacting with IAPD members."

The webinar presentation will include a review of extruded and cast plastics and their medical market applications. In addition, secondary processing post extrusion and medical market sustainability issues will also be discussed.

Niemuth is the Market Manager for Healthcare and a Senior Business Development Manager for Spartech. He has been with the company for 17 years and specializes in the medical, healthcare, and graphic arts markets.

Spartech has over 50 years of proven expertise in developing resins and manufacturing materials for medical device plastic substrates and over 30 years in providing healthcare packaging materials. The company’s material scientists and engineers have a strong understanding of product design requirements, with a focus on durability, performance and safety.

More information about the September 19th webinar can be found by visiting the IAPD website at https://www.iapd.org/.

About IAPD

The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD), established in 1956, brings together performance plastics distributors, fabricators, manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, recyclers and service providers in an environment which encourages a free flow of ideas and information that help members build their businesses. Every program and service we provide is designed with the simple goal of helping our members increase profitability. IAPD provides training, connections with customers and suppliers and information about developments that impact the industry.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 30, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of three team members. They include: Danny Puran to Operations and Technology Manager, Polycast of the Stamford, Connecticut location; Jason Thomas to Plant Manager of the Greenville, Ohio location; and Todd Chastain to Converting Operations Manager of the Crawfordsville, Indiana location.

"Danny, Jason, and Todd are all talented individuals who are valuable members of the Spartech team,"" said Spartech CEO John Inks. "Their leadership expertise within their new roles will help us continue to serve as a reliable and responsive partner to our valued customers.""

Puran has been with Spartech for over 30 years and has extensive experience with cast acrylics. In his new role, he will continue to manage the Stamford, Connecticut plant but will also be responsible for PolyCast® technology and special projects.

Thomas came to Spartech Greenville in August 2021 as the Manufacturing Manager after four years with GE Aviation as a Manufacturing Engineer and over nine years of active duty in the U.S. Navy working as a nuclear electrician. Jason continues to serve in the U.S. Navy in a reserve capacity.

Chastain has been with the company for over 25 years and has extensive experience with the printing and converting processes. Over the years he has held positions in Pre-Press and Graphic Design, and has served as Lead Operator, Supervisor and most recently as Manager of Quality, Safety and Associate Development.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 23, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members. They include: Jessica “Jess” Sekely as Director of Environmental Health & Safety; Mario Columbia as General Manager, Polycast Acrylic Sheet Division; and Larry Baer as Plant Manager.

"Jess, Mario, and Larry are all talented individuals who are valuable additions to the Spartech team," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "Their collective experience and leadership expertise will help us continue to serve as a reliable and responsive partner to our valued customers."

Sekely will be working remotely but traveling on a regular basis to all of the locations in the Spartech network. She will be instrumental in the development of Spartech’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and overall employee engagement. Prior to joining Spartech, Sekely held various Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) leadership roles with: Johnson Matthey in Smithfield, Pennsylvania; Anheuser-Busch, Columbus, Ohio brewery; and PPG Industries in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Columbia will direct the Goodyear, Arizona, Stamford, Connecticut, and Greenville, Ohio locations and has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing management. Prior to his new role with Spartech, he served as General Manager/CI for Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, and a Lean/Sustainability Consultant and Vice-President of Operations & Corporate Quality with Lodi in Phoenix, Arizona. Columbia is Six Sigma Certified.

Baer will lead the Paulding, Ohio location and has over 25 years of management experience in the composites industry. Most recently he was President of R3 Composites in Grabill, Indiana. Prior to this he was assigned as Chief Operating Officer for a joint venture between Continental Structural Plastics & Victall Railway Company in Tangshan, China for two years. He was also the Director of Operations for Continental Structural Plastics overseeing their Tijuana and Saltillo, Mexico locations.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (May 19, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Tom Hafele has joined Spartech as General Manager, Acrylic Rods & Tubes. He will be located in the Pleasant Hill, Iowa office.

"Tom complements our goal of shaping the future of plastics through material strength and application expertise," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "His vast experience and leadership expertise will help us continue to serve as a reliable and responsive partner to our valued customers.

Tom has over 20 years of manufacturing experience. Prior to joining Spartech, he held various manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement leadership roles. Most recently, he was the plant manager at the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) plant in Frankfort, Illinois. Prior to this he was the director of operations for Dickten Masch Plastics (DMP) in Wisconsin.

Tom and his wife, Kathy, will reside in Pleasant Hill.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (May 12, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Marshall Scott has joined Spartech as Chief Financial Officer.

"As we continue to drive accelerated growth across Spartech, Marshall brings a high level of financial leadership and expertise to our organization," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "His talent and experience will greatly complement our ability to continue to serve our valued clients and employees as we shape the future of plastics."

Scott originally joined Spartech in 2011 as Senior Financial Analyst for the Color and Specialty Compounds Division. After PolyOne acquired Spartech in 2012, he served as Senior Finance Manager before joining PARIC Corporation, a general contractor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. He took on increasing responsibilities at PARIC over the past five years and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing all accounting, financial, and compliance functions.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Robert Morris University. He will be based out of Spartech’s corporate headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (April 28, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that three products used for wall coverings, ceiling tiles and other architectural applications have achieved SCS Recycled Content certification renewal again for 2022, demonstrating greater than 50% Recycled Content. SCS Global Services (SCS), a global leader in third-party certification, validation and verification of environmental sustainability and stewardship, conducted the renewal audit at the company’s Greenville, Ohio location.

The certified products, which use pre-consumer recycled PETG, include: Royalite® G50, an environmentally friendly building and construction rated sheet that contains no halogens or BPA chemicals; Ultros™ Renu PETG co-polyester sheet, featuring outstanding thermoforming and processing characteristics for fabricators and downstream processors; and Ultros™ 90, recycled PETG sheet used in applications where aesthetics are less critical but the important features of PETG are needed. These products conform to the SCS Recycled Content Standard V7, utilizing at least 50 percent pre-consumer, recycled content. The SCS Recycled Content certifications allow architects, designers, and other end-users the opportunity to contribute to credits in the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Green Building Rating System.

"We are proud of this recertification that reflects Spartech’s dedication to achieving and maintaining environmentally sustainable attributes with our materials," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "I would like to thank the Greenville Production team as well as Meredith Young, Krista Botkin, Stacey Calderon, and Dan Miller, for their continued efforts to ensure we follow the necessary protocols to achieve certification.""

Recycled Content certification independently confirms that products contain specific percentages of recycled content from pre-consumer and post-consumer sources. Companies use recycled materials in their products to conserve natural resources and reduce solid waste streams.

SCS has been providing global leadership in independent third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development for nearly four decades. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in natural resource management, green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, supply chains, climate mitigation, and more.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (March 8, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Greg Brunson has joined the Spartech team as Plant Manager of the former Crawford Industries plant in Thomasville, Georgia plant. Spartech recently acquired Crawford Industries, leading producer of graphic-quality polyethylene and polypropylene sheet and the industry leader in printing and converting for 50 years.

In his new role that will encompass supervisory responsibilities in all aspects of Thomasville plant operations, Brunson brings over 24 years of comprehensive safety, quality, compliance, operations, and profit and loss (P&L) management experience. Previously, he worked in the food processing industry with Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s, and FPL Foods where compliance to manufacturing practices consistent with USDA standards and food safety are critical to daily operations and long-term growth.

His previous job responsibilities include staff recruiting and training, scheduling and inventory management, continuous operational and profit improvement programs, and overall general management of operations. He is experienced in 5S workplace training, Lean manufacturing practices, and is Six Sigma certified.

Brunson holds a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business from Southern Arkansas University and currently resides in Thomasville, Georgia.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (February 24, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce it will be attending Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2022, the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exhibition, in Dallas, Texas, March 7 through March 10.

Spartech will be showcasing its thermoplastics solutions at the event, including Polycast® SolarControl® cell cast acrylic that reduces helicopter cockpit temperatures, decreases UV exposure for pilots and instrumentation, and offers superior light transmission, Royalite™ aerospace rated sheet that offers lightweight, high-impact, and tensile strengths with excellent formability and is FAR 25.853 flame and smoke rated.

"These superior Spartech thermoplastic materials offer helicopter manufacturers and designers clear design advantages,” said Spartech Business Development Manager, Aerospace Eric Trimble. “We’re proud to develop resources that play a key role in helping to improve the performance, functionality, and reliability of aircraft within the aviation industry."

Spartech has a history in the aerospace arena, helping to create plastics products from window shades and bulkheads to aircraft canopies which meet the most demanding aerospace design and application challenges while offering a full line of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft material options for both commercial and defense markets.

For more than 70 years, HAI has provided support, services and set the industry safety guidelines for the international helicopter community. HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 will feature over 600 exhibitors with a show floor space of nearly one-million square feet within the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, (Spartech Booth #6320).

ST. LOUIS, MO. (February 17, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, recently donated plastic resin pellets to Project Hug, a program focused on creating weighted therapy blankets for children in Special School District (SSD) classrooms across the region who are coping with anxiety, autism, and other conditions. Project Hug is one of several programs of the Special Education Foundation (SEF), a St. Louis-based charitable organization.

"Spartech has supplied enough plastic resin pellets to make and distribute more than 1800 weighted blankets since 2018,” said Patty Benner, an SSD audiology assistant who created Project Hug. “We are thankful for their contribution toward these blankets that can bring peace and security to many with sensory issues."

"Spartech is proud to support ,Project Hug and it is an honor to participate in this initiative that helps so many young people in the St. Louis area," said Spartech CEO John Inks. "This program also allows us to donate these plastic pellets where they can make a positive difference, keeps them out of landfills, and complements our commitment to sustainability and the environment. We are dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we live and work and we are always looking for opportunities to support worthy causes."

The Special Education Foundation is a non-profit organization and Project Hug, one of its programs, received the Special Ambassador Award in 2019. This honor is presented to organizations and community members who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to SSD students and staff.

ST. LOUIS, MO. (January 13, 2022) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce it will be attending Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2022, the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exhibition, in Dallas, Texas, March 7 through March 10.

Spartech will be showcasing its thermoplastics solutions at the event, including Polycast® SolarControl® cell cast acrylic that reduces helicopter cockpit temperatures, decreases UV exposure for pilots and instrumentation, and offers superior light transmission, Royalite™ aerospace rated sheet that offers lightweight, high-impact, and tensile strengths with excellent formability and is FAR 25.853 flame and smoke rated.

"These superior Spartech thermoplastic materials offer helicopter manufacturers and designers clear design advantages," said Spartech Business Development Manager, Aerospace Eric Trimble. “We’re proud to develop resources that play a key role in helping to improve the performance, functionality, and reliability of aircraft within the aviation industry.”

Spartech has a history in the aerospace arena, helping to create plastics products from window shades and bulkheads to aircraft canopies which meet the most demanding aerospace design and application challenges while offering a full line of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft material options for both commercial and defense markets.

For more than 70 years, HAI has provided support, services and set the industry safety guidelines for the international helicopter community. HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 will feature over 600 exhibitors with a show floor space of nearly one-million square feet within the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, (Spartech Booth #6320).

ST. LOUIS, MO. (February 11, 2021) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, recently supplied specialty waterproof plastics to Duo Form, an Edwardsburg, Michigan-based thermoformer, for a marine industry application.

To meet Duo Form’s material specifications needed for a luxury pontoon boat dashboard, Spartech utilized existing materials to deliver a high-end, soft-touch and water-tight plastics formula. This premium specialty plastic mimics vinyl and leather textures and is designed to withstand demanding boating industry requirements. Duo Form successfully thermofitted the plastics material to create premium marine dashboards for their client, Misty Harbor Boats of Bristol, Indiana.

"We needed to deliver a solution with a soft, ‘spongy’ feel that gives when you push on it, yet quickly bounces back and holds its shape and rigidity over years of use, especially in challenging, wet conditions," said Spartech Account Manager Brandon Laetz. "Duo Form had access to a range of plastic consistencies and gauges to help make their job easier, more efficient and profitable."

Duo Form Vice-President of Operations Mike Gonser says that Spartech was the right plastics solution provider for this project. "We always know what to expect when we work with Spartech," said Mike. "Their proven supply chain is critical in helping us to meet tight deadlines and Brandon and the team’s willingness to work with us every step of the way during the development process was a key factor in success."

ST. LOUIS, MO. (July 13, 2020) — Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced today the availability of a Low E Olefin (Low Emissions) Specialty Sheet, a material that provides an EVOH fuel cell vapor barrier for fuel tanks on automobiles, lawn and garden equipment, recreational vehicles, snowmobiles and ATVs.

"With lawn and garden equipment, and recreational vehicles of all types becoming more specialized by size and function, our new Low E Olefin Specialty Sheet offers many benefits to original equipment manufacturers in a variety of transportation markets," said Matt Werden, Senior Manager, Business Development – Transportation for Spartech. "Low E can really minimize costs associated with bringing a broader range of equipment to market. By twin sheet thermoforming the fuel tanks, businesses can afford to compete in new markets where demand is not as high for some of their product lines."

Featuring outstanding vapor barrier properties against oxygen and gases, Spartech’s recyclable and long-lasting Low E Olefin Specialty Sheet is durable in all weather, oil and solvent resistant, moldable, and highly flexible. It also meets OEM emission requirements.

Olefin-based materials are known for their durability, chemical resistance, light weight and ease of processing. Spartech’s portfolio of polyolefins provides a variety of solutions from standard polyethylene offerings to specialty low emission material.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with a unique Innovation Center and 16 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, Spartech is a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastic materials and specialty packaging products. Meeting exact standards for everything from food packaging to aerospace and automotive applications, Spartech continues to make a world of difference with sustainable, diverse, reliable, and innovative products including UltraTuf™, Royalite®, Korad™, PreservaPak™, and Polycast®.

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