Fuel economy requirements in some countries recently became much tougher, with failure to comply bringing serious financial penalties.

Secures supply chain integrity to allow safe expansion into new regions and countries

The participation of 48 facilities worldwide is a testament to the hard work and determination of our personnel to expand our previously held central certifications beyond the U.S. to include our global sites, even in countries where environmental and safety standards may be less stringent,” said Scott Buchanan, vice president, Environmental, Health & Safety at Avient Corporation.

BPR is not applicable outside of EU countries; however, PolyOne can help manufacturers uncover their local biocidal regulations to determine if OnCap™ Aversive masterbatch additive meets requirements.

As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2014 revenues of approximately $9.5 billion.

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments.

Based in São Paulo and established in 1995, Uniflon Performance Additives is a producer and distributor of specialty, high-temperature technologies to the Brazilian thermoplastics market with exports to North America, Europe and other countries in South America.

Deciding to go with a color mixing system may seem like an expensive proposition, but the return on investment is well worth it.

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business includes 46 manufacturing operations and technology centers in 29 countries and approximately 3,600 employees, who will join Rose, Vice President, Corporate Communications, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com