aid: a-schulman
url: >-
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/a-schulman/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
name: A. Schulman
type: Index
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
  - Plastics
  - Polymers
  - Manufacturing
  - Chemicals
  - Automotive
  - Packaging
  - Electronics
description: >-
  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.
created: '2026-04-19'
modified: '2026-04-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
  - aid: a-schulman:a-schulman-product-catalog
    name: A. Schulman Product Catalog
    tags:
      - Plastics
      - Polymers
      - Compounds
      - Masterbatch
      - Composites
    humanURL: https://www.lyondellbasell.com
    properties:
      - url: https://www.lyondellbasell.com
        type: Documentation
    description: >-
      High-performance plastic compounds, composites, masterbatches, and specialty
      powders for automotive, packaging, electronics, agriculture, and consumer goods
      applications. Products include engineered compounds, color masterbatches,
      additive masterbatches, and performance polymer alloys.

  - aid: a-schulman:a-schulman-technical-services
    name: A. Schulman Technical Services
    tags:
      - Plastics
      - Technical Support
      - Materials Testing
      - Product Development
    humanURL: https://www.lyondellbasell.com
    properties:
      - url: https://www.lyondellbasell.com
        type: Documentation
    description: >-
      Technical support, materials testing, product development, and application
      engineering services for manufacturers using high-performance plastic compounds
      and composites. Includes formulation customization and processing optimization.

common:
  - type: LinkedIn
    url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a--schulman-inc-
  - type: Website
    url: https://www.lyondellbasell.com
  - type: Features
    data:
      - name: Plastic Compounds
        description: >-
          High-performance plastic compounds engineered for specific application
          requirements across automotive, packaging, electronics, and consumer goods.
      - name: Masterbatches
        description: >-
          Color and additive masterbatches for consistent colorization and functional
          enhancement of plastic products during manufacturing.
      - name: Composites
        description: >-
          Advanced fiber-reinforced and specialty composites for structural and
          functional applications in automotive and industrial markets.
      - name: Specialty Powders
        description: >-
          Fine plastic powders for rotomolding, powder coatings, and other specialized
          manufacturing processes.
      - name: Custom Formulation
        description: >-
          Custom compound formulation services to meet specific mechanical, thermal,
          and processing requirements for unique applications.
      - name: Global Manufacturing
        description: >-
          Manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia providing
          global supply chain coverage for multinational customers.
  - type: UseCases
    data:
      - name: Automotive Parts Manufacturing
        description: >-
          Lightweight, high-strength plastic compounds for interior and exterior
          automotive components, replacing metals to reduce vehicle weight.
      - name: Flexible Packaging
        description: >-
          Specialized polymer compounds for flexible packaging films, pouches,
          and containers in food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods markets.
      - name: Electronics Enclosures
        description: >-
          Flame-retardant, EMI-shielding, and thermally conductive compounds for
          electronic device housings and components.
      - name: Agricultural Films
        description: >-
          Specialty polyethylene compounds for greenhouse films, mulch films,
          and agricultural packaging applications.
      - name: Consumer Products Coloring
        description: >-
          Color masterbatches enabling consistent, cost-effective coloring of
          plastic consumer products during injection molding and extrusion.
  - type: Integrations
    data:
      - name: LyondellBasell Advanced Polymer Solutions
        description: >-
          A. Schulman operations now integrated into LyondellBasell's Advanced
          Polymer Solutions division following the 2018 acquisition.
      - name: Global Distribution Network
        description: >-
          Extensive distribution partnerships for delivery of plastic compounds
          and masterbatches to manufacturers globally.
maintainers:
  - FN: Kin Lane
    email: kin@apievangelist.com