Spartech LLC

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!

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.

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!