https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-board-elects-william-r-jellison-director
The company has a proven track record of transformation and growth, and I look forward to contributing to its future success in my new role as a director.”
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-hires-cathy-k-dodd-vice-president-marketing
Cathy has a strong and successful marketing track record of driving profitable growth and innovation within the specialty chemical sector,” said Michael E.
https://www.avient.com/idea/three-things-every-paddler-wants-their-equipment
Outdoor enthusiasts are flocking to paddlesports at record levels.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/trilliant
Using Trilliant XR can also contribute to overall system cost reduction by avoiding costly record management and reporting requirements of using lead.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-promotes-joel-rathbun-senior-vice-president-mergers-acquisitions
In this capacity, he delivered record operating income and profitability, while generating clear, sustainable momentum around cross-business unit and regional collaboration.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-hires-dr-vinod-purayath-chief-technology-officer
Vinod's expertise in material science and proven track record in differentiating product development will further position
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-cross-linkable-formulations-photovoltaic-cables-support-rising-need-solar-power-generation
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is increasing by record amounts and is experiencing heavy investment on a global scale.
https://www.avient.com/idea/changing-dynamics-usp
Listen to our recorded webinar to learn even more.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/understanding-needs-and-challenges-photovoltaic-cable
Solar power generation has experienced significant growth in the last few years, and according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar photovoltaic (PV) generation is set to increase further by record amounts.
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