Osterman North America

We Have the Relationships, You Get the Results.

Virtually every major North American brand of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), PET, and engineered thermoplastics flows through Osterman’s distribution channels. As one of the industry’s largest prime resin distributors and traders, that’s precisely what you should expect.

Our long-standing, direct relationships with producers’ sales, production, and engineering teams give us unmatched access to material availability and competitive pricing. More importantly, these partnerships allow us to deliver more than just resin—we provide expert application guidance, alternative solutions, and recommendations that enhance your product performance, productivity, and profitability.

When you partner with Osterman, you gain more than a supplier—you gain a dedicated extension of your own team, fully invested in your success.

Customer Experience and Logistics - Flexible. Reliable. Personal.

Osterman maintains ready-to-ship inventory across more than 100 strategic North American locations. Whether you require full container loads, rail cars, truckloads, or smaller LTL deliveries, we deliver the right material on your schedule—often with next-day or two-day availability on hundreds of prime and engineered resins.

Our dedicated logistics and Customer Experience teams work proactively to optimize routing, anticipate disruptions, and resolve issues before they impact your production. When challenges arise, our scale and producer relationships ensure rapid access to alternative materials and solutions that keep your lines running without interruption.

Advanced Engineered Polymers – Precision Performance, Sustainable Solutions

Osterman’s Engineered Polymers Industries (EPI) delivers custom-compounded, high-performance thermoplastics tailored to your exact specifications. From enhanced mechanical properties and flame retardancy to weather resistance and regulatory compliance, our technical expertise and flexible manufacturing capabilities ensure you receive materials engineered for superior results.

We provide:

Prime and near-prime engineering resins
Glass-fiber-reinforced and ignition-resistant compounds (UL ratings HB to 5VA, RTI up to 125°C, weatherability to F1)
Sustainable compounds produced from post-consumer and post-industrial feedstocks
Rapid sourcing of specification-grade and off-grade ETPs

Featured EPI Brands:

EPIMAX® – Generic prime compounds delivering top-tier quality with full UL, FDA, and other agency compliance.
EPITEC® – High-value utility compounds offering excellent cost-performance balance, many with UL and automotive OEM approvals.
EPIVAL® – Environmentally responsible resins made from recycled feed streams – ideal for cost-conscious and sustainability-driven applications.

From prototype to production, EPI turns complex requirements into reliable, ready-to-mold solutions.

Our Mission

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Whether you have a quick question or are looking for more in‑depth guidance, the Osterman Sales Team is ready to support you.

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