Since 1947, third-generation family-owned Shuman Plastics has supplied thermoplastic raw materials and services to plastics processors from its Depew, New York, operation. The company also develops compounded materials and manufactures Dyna-Purge® purging compounds, while its 130,000-square-foot facility supports laboratory work and toll processing. With 38 employees, Shuman ships across North America and to markets in Europe and Asia.
Accel Polymers, LLCWith more than 30 years working directly with plastics manufacturers, Accel Polymers supplies and compounds virgin and recycled plastic raw materials while recycling post-industrial scrap in Wentzville, Missouri. Its 35,000-square-foot facility handles large-volume size reduction and pelletizing, turning difficult plastic waste into clean, reusable feedstock. Accel is a veteran-owned business certified to ISO 9001:2015.AKRON, OH
Plastic-Partner Bralten & Evers GmbHSince 1989, Plastic-Partner Bralten & Evers GmbH has traded, analyzed and processed thermoplastic materials for customers worldwide. Based in Bocholt, the company combines an in-house laboratory with more than 35,000 square metres of storage, allowing it to assess materials, support tailored packaging and provide just-in-time or on-call delivery. It also operates as a certified waste-management company for plastic waste.New York, NY
GEHR GmbHFounded in Mannheim in 1932, family-owned GEHR manufactures thermoplastic plastic semi-finished products and has grown from a small celluloid goods factory into an international producer. More than 250 employees produce and distribute extruded semi-finished materials, with Mannheim as the headquarters and production operations in the United States and other international branches. The company is particularly focused on thermoplastic rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles, including materials for medical technology.BOOTHWYN, PA
Laird PlasticsFounded in 1950, Laird Plastics supplies plastic materials across North America and turns them into cut-to-size and custom-fabricated parts for industrial customers. Its 50-plus service centers combine local support with a broad distribution network, while a dedicated recycling business unit operates closed-loop programs that keep recovered plastics in domestic use. The company also reported recycling more than 100 million pounds of material in 2023.ROSEDALE, MD