Spartech LLC

05/27/2026

📢The Future of Signage Materials: Sign-Grade High-Impact Polystyrene — https://hubs.li/Q04hXg5y0

Across the Graphic Arts & Signage market, most performance problems don’t occur during the design stage. They occur during production as color shifts on press, boards that don’t handle cleanly, and unplanned reprints. Consistently dealing with multiple locations, tight timelines, and repeat jobs pays an expensive toll on production efficiency.

The highest-performing teams take a different approach to protect margins, speed up production, and retain clients. They utilize reliable Graphic Arts & Signage materials like PrintMax® ECON, engineered to repeatedly yield the same high standards for everyday Graphic Arts and Signage applications.

PrintMax® ECON is a high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) built to deliver consistent print performance, predictable handling, and scalable efficiency across digital, screen, UV digital, and litho / offset printing workflows. With its durability and strong ink adhesion, PrintMax® ECON is a sign-grade material specifically designed to impress clients with superior graphics at a cost-effective rate. Offered in industry-standard gauges and sizes, with custom dimensions available upon request with competitive lead time.

PrintMax® ECON empowers printing product and service providers with affordable, durable, and sustainable printing materials that make it easier to meet the demand and expectations of clients across industries such as retail, corporate, and advertising.

As a solution-driven partner, Spartech offers custom printing material engineering services alongside a wide selection of formulations, colors, and cuts. Spartech’s post-extrusion services include die cutting, punching, and guillotining. We leverage our expertise in advanced materials, processing, and application development to deliver the highest level of value and drive your projects toward success.

To learn more about PrintMax® ECON styrene sheets or request a sample, visit the Spartech website or contact a Spartech representative at [email protected].

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Infrastructure Week 2026 highlights a growing national priority: building stronger, more resilient American infrastructure through domestic manufacturing, expertly engineered materials, and supply chain bolstering.

A decade ago, infrastructure conversations were mostly about concrete, steel, wood, and equipment capacity. In 2026, American manufacturing leaders face new challenges: supply chain disruptions, domestic production capacity, shifting manufacturing processes, and demand for material innovation in response to new technology and geopolitical conflict.

Advanced material suppliers with dependable U.S. manufacturing footprints are a major strategic asset in 2026. To reduce supply chain risk and shorten lead times, Spartech sources most of its raw materials domestically and operates multiple manufacturing sites across the United States.

Whether it’s public transit, industrial equipment, or public health and education facilities, long-term infrastructure performance increasingly depends on advanced materials engineered for consistent manufacturing quality. Our expertly engineered polymer solutions play a vital role in improving efficiency while supporting scalable domestic manufacturing of extruded sheet and rollstock, as well as cast acrylic sheet, rods & tubes for critical systems.

From noise reduction for industrial applications to high-clarity, impact-resistant polycarbonate sheet for exterior glazing, we provide the right materials to enhance the longevity and performance of infrastructure systems in demanding environments.

Request a sample! Contact a real-life Spartech representative at [email protected] or call (800) 677-4338!

05/18/2026

This year, Supply Chain Professionals Day comes during a period of significant change, as supply chain teams and manufacturers across the country navigate reshoring and regionalizing operations, and supply chain professionals play a direct role in strengthening the resilience of North American manufacturing.

About 69% of U.S. manufacturers are actively reshoring or planning to reshore. This significantly impacts U.S. supply chain professionals.

From sourcing continuity and logistics coordination to inventory management and supplier partnerships, supply chain professionals actively play a direct role in bolstering modern American manufacturing processes.

In the plastics industry, the pressure to move faster, reduce risk, and improve supply reliability continues to increase.
From mobility, signage, and building materials to healthcare, eVTOL, and industrial manufacturing, Spartech values the supply chain professionals who help keep critical industries moving forward.

Strong supplier relationships, operational visibility, and collaboration will continue to shape the future of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain as reshoring accelerates.

We thank all the U.S. supply chain professionals driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation every day. You are the foundation of the American manufacturing industry!

05/14/2026

Transporting The Mobility Industry into the Future with Advanced Materials — https://bit.ly/4dCDCsu

This week is an opportunity to recognize the people, partnerships, and manufacturing expertise that support public transit, national defense transportation, and interstate drivers. National Transportation Week emphasizes that the future of mobility depends on resilient supply chains, advanced materials, and manufacturing partners that keep OEM production moving forward.

At Spartech, we’re proud to support the transportation industry with engineered thermoplastic solutions for heavy truck, EV, transit, and specialty vehicle applications. From durable floor liners and sound abatement barriers to lighting components and thermoformable interior and exterior panels, our specially engineered advanced materials help mobility manufacturers meet evolving performance demands.

Just a Few Mobility Solutions:
• FormPro® ABS sheet for durable interior and exterior OEM and aftermarket parts
• Floorlite® TPO/TPR for flooring, cargo mats, and bed liners (PCR options available)
• APET Lenticular translucent sheet for lighting components
• SoundX® EVA sound abatement sheet for quieter cabins
• WeatherPro® Acrylic/ABS sheet for exterior

As OEMs and automotive aftermarket manufacturers continue to prioritize lightweighting, durability, cost efficiency, and production scalability amid reshoring and sustainability initiatives, innovation in plastics manufacturing plays an increasingly critical role across the mobility industry.

With multiple locations across the U.S. and an innovation center in the heart of the Midwest, Spartech is a leading U.S. raw materials supplier that leverages expertise in advanced material solutions, manufacturing process and thermoforming support, and custom material formulation to accelerate development and deliver the highest level of value.

This National Transportation Week, we recognize the professionals in the trucking and transportation sector moving the industry forward every day. Together, we’re shaping the future of transportation through smarter materials, operational reliability, and advanced manufacturing innovation.

05/13/2026

We are excited to welcome Ben Miller to Spartech as Chief People Officer.

Join the Spartech team: https://hubs.li/Q04gsxXX0

As Spartech continues to advance operational excellence, workforce development, safety culture, and customer-focused manufacturing solutions, leadership plays a pivotal role in strengthening employee engagement, talent development, and long-term organizational performance.

Ben brings extensive global leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, safety, and human resources, including major roles in the Semiconductor Industry (Intel and TSMC) as well as Advanced Ceramic Materials (CoorsTek). Recently, Ben was the Global VP of HR for 4 business units, SG&A functions, and 20 factories spanning 9 countries.

Ben has been instrumental in helping companies grow through positive employee experiences and a business-first approach, enabling people to reach their potential and do their best for customers. With his depth of experience, Ben will be an instrumental leader guiding the Executive Team in step-changes to improve employee safety and retention. His strategic thinking and strong collaboration at all levels of an organization will help improve Associate learning and development, plus create a hire-to-retire mindset, so employees see enriched careers at Spartech.

The Executive Leadership Team is committed to improvements that enable:
• Customer- and People-centric culture, emphasizing safety, service, pride, productivity, and retention
• Balance of rigor and diligence with a sense of urgency (drive from data to action)
• Stronger employee engagement
• Workforce planning aligned with clearer business planning and longer-term skill development

Please join us in welcoming Ben to the Spartech team!

05/07/2026

As AI floods all aspects of digital marketing, real materials must work harder to meet the challenge — https://bit.ly/4tdRf61

B2B leaders are scaling faster than ever with AI-assisted everything, including graphic arts and signage. In response to AI-saturated digital content, graphic design trends are shifting toward tactile, human-centered visuals and “real-world” texture. This means higher expectations for durability, formability, and visual impact.

In a market driven by speed-to-print and performance, materials that deliver depth, clarity, and consistency are critical for a competitive edge. With Polyprime® polyethylene and polypropylene solutions, print and signage providers can reliably deliver complex, high-resolution prints while maintaining shorter production cycles.

A few PolyPrime® options:
PrintMax® — A High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) substrate with consistent surface energy for superior ink adhesion and print quality. PrintMax® ECON can be made with up to 85% recycled content.
UltraTuf® — Strong, versatile, and easy to fabricate, rigid copolyester sheet, excellent for signage and glazing.
APET — A rigid co-polyester material offering excellent printability, toughness, ease of fabrication, and strong chemical resistance. Also available in lenticular for 3-D effects that stand out!
… and much more!

From large-scale signage to small-scale horticultural tags, PolyPrime® streamlines the creative process from concept to experiential marketing. These environmentally friendly, durable, and cost-effective materials are optimized for litho / offset printing, screen printing, digital printing, UV digital printing, and wide-format graphics.

For a free PolyPrime® kit, contact a Spartech representative at [email protected] or call (800) 677-4338!

05/06/2026

Honoring Our Skilled Tradespeople for National Skilled Trades Day 2026

Join the Spartech Team! Visit https://bit.ly/4epyCs8.

In 2026, the American manufacturing industry is operating in a high-demand, high-complexity environment. Combined with reshoring initiatives and digital transformation driven by increased automation, the ongoing skilled labor shortage has extended the need for skilled trades professionals to a strategic priority.

Today’s manufacturing performance increasingly depends on a workforce capable of executing across advanced systems, maintaining uptime, and driving continuous improvement at scale.

At Spartech, our skilled trades teams are integral to operational excellence, providing practical expertise, innovative perspectives, and continued dedication to new challenges. They are the foundational backbone, playing a steady and essential role in keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

Their expertise supports:
• Equipment reliability and asset performance
• Process optimization and throughput improvement
• Quality assurance and precision manufacturing
• EHS compliance and safe operations

These professionals go beyond sustaining production to enable resilience, scalability, and long-term competitive advantage.

Thank you to our skilled workforce for keeping operations reliable and our customers confident! We recognize the critical role your skills, consistency, and dedication play in strengthening the manufacturing value chain and advancing industry performance.