Spartech LLC

Spartech LLC Leading manufacturer of plastic sheet & rollstock for aerospace, mobility, building/construction, medical, electrical storage, & signage

The printing industry has spent decades chasing faster presses, sharper resolutions, and better inks to eliminate unsigh...
09/02/2026

The printing industry has spent decades chasing faster presses, sharper resolutions, and better inks to eliminate unsightly inconsistencies. Yet many double-sided signs still leave the press haunted by ghostly shadows that cannot be printer corrected.

👻Image ghosting…

The graphic on one side quietly peeking through the other side, blurring graphics, reducing contrast, diminishing readability, and distracting from an otherwise captivating display.

The issue is the substrate selection. Premium graphics require more than a commodity-grade sheet. Especially double-sided displays and signage.

Think of PrintMax® ECON Dead White as your friendly neighborhood paranormal activity elimination service group, specially engineered to put an end to image ghosting.

Affordable yet opaque, PrintMax® ECON Dead White supports distributors, fabricators, and manufacturers producing double-sided displays and signage by minimizing light transmission and image ghosting for applications that demand clean, professional graphics from every angle.

PrintMax® ECON Dead White is a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-customize high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) suitable for Litho/Offset, screen, digital, and UV digital printing. Available as both sheet and rollstock, this easily fabricated HIPS material is a great choice for a wide variety of double-sided graphic arts and signage applications. It’s also recyclable, supporting the printing industry's sustainability initiatives.

As a dedicated partner in the polymer industry, Spartech also offers post-extrusion services, including die cutting, punching, and guillotining.

To learn more about PrintMax® ECON Dead White or request a sample, visit the Spartech website or contact a Spartech representative at (800) 677-4338.

Communicate Clearly from Every Angle with PrintMax® ECON Dead White — https://bit.ly/3U16eEHWhen double-sided printing o...
08/26/2026

Communicate Clearly from Every Angle with PrintMax® ECON Dead White — https://bit.ly/3U16eEH

When double-sided printing on commodity substrates, light transmission can create a distracting visual defect in which a noticeable shadow of the imagery on the reverse side shows through. This visual noise is called ‘Image ghosting’ and can negatively impact displays and signage by making them look low quality. Even exceptionally printed high-quality graphics utilizing the best ink can be diminished when the substrate allows unwanted visual interference.

The newest addition to the PrintMax® product line, PrintMax® ECON Dead White, is formulated to minimize image ghosting. It provides an affordable solution for distributors, fabricators, and manufacturers producing double-sided signage, hanging displays, retail graphics, wayfinding, and other applications where clean, professional graphics matter from every viewing angle.

As an innovative partner and leading U.S. supplier of innovative polymer solutions, Spartech leverages knowledge of materials, processing, and application development to deliver the highest level of value. Spartech also offers post-extrusion services, including die cutting, punching, and guillotining.

To learn more about PrintMax® ECON Dead White or request a sample, visit the Spartech website or contact a Spartech representative at (800) 677-4338.

08/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Pat Carrothers to our team!

As Chief Operating Officer of Spartech, Pat brings more than 30 years of global manufacturing and operations leadership experience. Throughout his career, Pat has led large, multi-site manufacturing organizations with a focus on delivering operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, exceeding customer expectations, and delivering sustainable business results.

Pat holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Syracuse University. Prior to joining Spartech, Pat served as Vice President of U.S. Operations for Lennox. Before Lennox, Pat spent 26 years with Corning Incorporated, holding a variety of global executive manufacturing and operations leadership roles in the United States and Asia.

Pat has extensive experience leading complex manufacturing organizations through periods of growth and transformation. His leadership approach emphasizes safety, customer service, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and the development of people and future leaders. He is passionate about building strong teams and creating operating systems that translate strategy into consistent ex*****on and long-term value.

We’re excited for Pat Carrothers to join our continuously growing company and contribute to Spartech’s operational excellence as COO.

Advanced Substrates. Proven Performance. Smarter Sustainability. At PRINTING United 2026, Spartech will showcase print-g...
08/21/2026

Advanced Substrates. Proven Performance. Smarter Sustainability.

At PRINTING United 2026, Spartech will showcase print-grade substrate solutions engineered for additional opacity options, superior printability, and production efficiency. Featuring multi-layer constructions that incorporate regrind in the core layer, these solutions help support sustainability initiatives without compromising print performance. Visit our booth to see the difference custom-engineered substrates can make. Meet our team, evaluate new material solutions, and see firsthand how custom-engineered substrates can deliver a measurable difference in print performance.

📍 Las Vegas Convention Center
📅 September 23rd–25th, 2026
📌 Booth

Join Spartech at Printing United 2026 Expo in Las Vegas, Sept 23rd-25th!Printing United is one of the largest annual tra...
07/29/2026

Join Spartech at Printing United 2026 Expo in Las Vegas, Sept 23rd-25th!

Printing United is one of the largest annual trade shows for the printing and graphic arts industry in North America. Each year, conversation at this expo sparks new advances in the printing industry.

This year, alongside reshoring efforts and new environmental regulations, the printing industry faces familiar challenges. Printers, distributors, and fabricators are seeking reliable printing materials that balance print performance, consistency, cost pressures, and sustainability goals without compromising quality.
At the Printing United Expo, Spartech provides a window into how custom-engineered advanced materials are often the best solution when addressing difficult specifications. We’re excited to showcase industry-leading substrates like PrintMax® ECON, a cost-effective sign-grade HIPS sheet engineered to deliver reliable print performance while helping companies manage costs and advance their recycled-content objectives.
With up to 89% recycled content and new offerings, PrintMax® ECON offers a practical solution for organizations seeking a material that supports both business and environmental goals.

At Spartech, innovation is about understanding industry challenges so we can engineer new materials that shape the world of tomorrow.

If you’re attending the 2026 Printing United Expo, we’d love to connect and discuss what’s driving your business, the trends you’re seeing in the market, and how the right material selection can make a measurable difference.

Dates: September 23rd–25th, 2026
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
Booth:
Comp Code: 541504

We look forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new industry partners, and continuing collaboration that shapes the future of the printing industry.

Will we see you there?

07/20/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Lucian Strong has joined Spartech as Chief Commercial Officer.

Lucian joins Spartech as the company strengthens its commercial excellence to better serve customers across aerospace, healthcare, mobility, energy, and other engineered materials markets.

In this role, Lucian will lead Spartech's global commercial organization, bringing together sales, marketing, product management, customer service, and quality to create a more connected customer experience while accelerating profitable growth across the business.

Lucian brings more than two decades of executive leadership in advanced manufacturing and engineered materials. Throughout his career, he has built high-performing global commercial organizations and led business units with full P&L responsibility, helping customers grow through innovation, operational excellence, and strong commercial partnerships.

As manufacturers continue seeking reliable domestic supply partners, application-specific materials, and faster product development, Spartech remains focused on being more than a materials supplier. Our goal is to be the trusted engineering and manufacturing partner that helps customers bring innovative products to market with confidence.

Please join us in welcoming Lucian to the Spartech team. We look forward to the leadership, experience, and customer focus he brings as we continue expanding Spartech's capabilities and delivering innovative material solutions that help our customers succeed.

07/16/2026

Congratulations to Stephanie Gathman on this exciting new chapter!

Stephanie will lead Spartech’s corporate strategy and special projects to help define the long-term roadmap that advances our vision of being a polymer transformation company solving complex industry challenges through innovative material solutions.

This strategic leadership role will focus on identifying new market opportunities, strengthening our innovation pipeline, expanding capabilities, evaluating growth initiatives, and helping shape the future of Spartech through both organic development and strategic acquisition.

As industries continue evolving across aerospace, medical, transportation, industrial, and energy applications, clients increasingly need dedicated manufacturing partners that combine technical expertise with long-term strategic planning. Stephanie’s leadership will help ensure Spartech continues investing in the technologies, capabilities, and custom-engineering solutions that keep Spartech competitive in a dynamic environment and continuously evolving in alignment with shareholder expectations.

By aligning strategy with client needs, operational excellence, and emerging market opportunities, Spartech remains dedicated to continued sustainable growth while delivering the highest level of value to loyal OEMs, fabricators, and thermoforming partners.

Please join us in congratulating Stephanie on this new role as she creates fresh opportunities for Spartech to serve emerging markets, delivering the expertise, products, and support customers need to succeed.

We look forward to the impact her leadership will have as Spartech continues solving complex product development and manufacturing challenges through advanced material innovation.

Re-engineering The World of Sustainable Materials for Improved Recyclability & Waste ReductionRead the article: https://...
07/07/2026

Re-engineering The World of Sustainable Materials for Improved Recyclability & Waste Reduction

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4vrB9XO

As EPR regulations tighten globally, the greatest environmental impact is often determined during material selection, formulation, and processing, long before a product reaches its end of life. The materials we choose influence manufacturing efficiency, product performance, and what happens after the product has fulfilled its intended purpose.

Engineering decisions during material selection can vastly improve environmental impact without sacrificing performance or processability standards required for demanding applications. Spartech’s newest article, “Recyclability by Design: Custom Engineering Sustainable Materials”, explores the benefits of recyclable materials and innovative materials made with recycled content such as Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR).

Custom-engineered plastics offer a solution to balancing durability, aesthetics, lightweighting, and manufacturability while supporting sustainability goals. Optimizing formulations for application-specific use allows manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint while meeting the demanding performance requirements of an ever-changing market. Beyond a competitive advantage, sustainable material innovation empowers manufacturers to design future-focused products built to sustain shifting trends and increasingly strict regulatory mandates.

To learn more, read the article “Recyclability by Design: Custom Engineering Sustainable Materials” on the Spartech website or contact a Spartech representative at [email protected].

07/03/2026

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, we proudly recognize those dedicated to strengthening American manufacturing. From our team to yours, we wish you all a happy Fourth of July!

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