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120 S. CENTRAL, SUITE 1700 * ST. LOUIS, MO. 63105 * (314) 721-4242 * WWW.SPARTECH.COM
THE COMPANY
Spartech Corp. said its quarterly profit jumped 28 percent for the second quarter ended May 1, with the building and construction and transportation markets especially strong. Spartech produces engineered thermoplastic materials and products. The company is organized into three segments: Custom Sheet and Rollstock, Color and Specialty Compounds, and Molded and Profile Products.
The company is looking at expanding its opportunities in Mexico, Europe and China, as discussed at its March shareholders meeting. Spartech plans to have plastic sheet, compounding and molded capabilities in China by the end of 2005. Last year, the company opened a new facility in Mexico and is currently...