CLEVELAND – Innovative technologies from PolyOne Corporation have enabled Citroën to launch groundbreaking Airbump® exterior protective panels on the new C4 Cactus passenger car. The air-filled Airbump panels, manufactured from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), can compress up to 20 mm, and bounce back to shape in an instant. Jul 10, 2025

Each shade is created from color pigments and particles, ranging from almond shells and reflective flake to synthetic fibers and pearlescents. PHOTO CAPTION: New OnColor™ Shades of Nature Collection from PolyOne Amplifies Connection to Earth’s Intrinsic Materials. Jul 10, 2025

Developed in response to increasing demand from regional brands in China for greater product differentiation, this collection of color and additive formulations also offers to streamline production and reduce manufacturing cost. To learn more, visit PolyOne at the CMF (Color Material Finish) Inspiration Wall (across from Hall 10.3 Entrance, Zone B) at CHINAPLAS 2019 from May 21-24. Jul 10, 2025

With help from Avient, auto parts manufacturer HellermannTyton finds a nylon lightweighting solution What’s more, the polymer enabled HellermannTyton to switch from a two-step metal fabrication process to a one-step injection molding process, while Avient provided additional assistance with tool development, process optimization and testing. Using Bergamid material from Avient, HellermannTyton has been able to distinguish itself in the automotive fastening solutions marketplace.

Pederson began his career at Boeing where he served in various composite product development and engineering roles for high-profile military aircraft programs over a 10-year period. Pederson holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Washington, a Master’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Delaware, and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

NOTE to EDITORS: EVs remain a novelty in the automotive space, accounting for less than 2% of global vehicle sales, but demand is increasing and expected to grow from slightly over 1 million vehicles in 2017 to 11 million vehicles by 2025, according to a recent report by BloombergNEF. Jul 10, 2025

Our advanced solutions can help these companies to protect brand integrity while minimizing revenue loss or claims resulting from inferior counterfeit goods.” Jul 10, 2025

Demand continues to increase for lighter weight materials and the products made from them. Jul 10, 2025

This new moisture-cured solution from PolyOne helps manufacturers improve supply chain logistics to streamline manufacturing and optimize performance. Jul 10, 2025

Caption: Achieve the look of real chrome with new UltraTuf SG Chrome thermoplastic sheet from PolyOne.  Jul 10, 2025