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St. Louis - Jan. 2, 2012 - Spartech Corporation (NYSE: SEH), a leading producer
of plastic sheet, compounds and packaging products, today announced its Ultros®
Renu, Ultros® Renu 90 and Royalite® G50 products received certification from
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a global leader in independent
certification and verification of environmental, sustainability, stewardship,
food quality, food safety and food purity claims.

The three products all received the same certification, denoting that the
respective products conform to SCS's Recycled Content Standard V4-1, utilizing
at least 50 percent pre-consumer, recycled content. The three products are
primarily used in the building and construction markets. The SCS certifications
allow architects, designers, and other end-users the opportunity to earn credits
toward the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System.

"It is increasingly imperative for manufacturers of   all types to be able to
provide visibility to how they achieve and maintain sustainable product
attributes. Going the extra mile to demonstrate to an independent third party
how you achieve sustainable metrics, such as incorporation of recycled content
in your materials, goes a long way with today's consumers and specifiers," said
John Willham, 3form Chief Technology Officer.  A leading provider of sustainable
architecture and design materials and solutions, 3form uses Ultros Renu in
several of its applications. "Working alongside Spartech and having product
certifications, such as SCS, provides important transparency to customers so
they know that the products they specify and use are truly sustainable," said
Willham.

"Spartech's vision is to become the leading supplier of sustainable plastic
solutions. Because of this, we are always looking for ways to be more
sustainable, to get more out of products, more out of our raw materials. Using
recycled content is a big part of that effort." said Michael Malin, Commercial
Development Manager at Spartech. "The SCS certification is a testament to our
dedication to sustainability and our customers, who benefit from our sustainable
practices."

Ultros Renu and Ultros Renu 90 are both PETG products known for their superior
clarity and chemical resistance. They are primarily used in the building and
construction markets and commonly used in point of purchase displays, store
fixtures, atriums, amongst other applications. Royalite G50 is a non-PVC, non-
halogen, flame-rated sheet product for use in wall coverings, ceiling tiles and
a myriad of other architectural applications where stringent building codes are
required.

Both Ultros Renu products and Royalite G50 fall underneath Spartech's suite of
Visual Plastics products. These products are designed specifically for use in
the visual markets of signage, displays, graphic arts and architectural design.
The SCS certification is based on an annual review. Spartech's current
certifications run through March 31, 2013.



About Spartech Corporation

Spartech  Corporation  is  a  leading  producer  of  plastic  products including
polymeric  compounds, concentrates, custom extruded sheet and rollstock products
and packaging technologies for a wide spectrum of customers. The Company's three
business  segments,  which  operate  facilities  in  the  United States, Mexico,
Canada, and France, annually process approximately one billion pounds of plastic
resins,  specialty plastic alloys, and color and specialty compounds. Additional
information can be found at  www.spartech.com



Company Contacts:
Randy Martin
Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer
(314) 721-4242
Christi Emmenegger
Corporate Marketing Communications Manager
(314) 721-4242




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