over the last 10 years.  With more than 25 years of experience in the specialty polymer sector, Mr.

who is retiring after an exceptional career of more than 30 years in the specialty materials industry. With more than 20 years of experience in the specialty polymer sector, Mr.

While the automotive industry has responded well to reSound NF, which was introduced earlier this year, we have seen significant interest in these strong, lightweight solutions from manufacturers in consumer and other industries,” said Holger Kronimus, VP Europe and general manager, PolyOne Specialty Engineered Materials. Introduced this year in March, reSound NF composites feature an engineered natural fiber reinforcement.

His prior experience includes 15 years at Dentsply, and among his leadership positions over that time were CFO and senior vice president with business unit accountability for operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Jellison also spent 18 years with Donnelly Corporation where he held multiple financial management and executive positions, including  vice  president  of  finance,  treasurer  and  corporate  controller. 

Patterson, provided reflections on the prior year, as well as commentary on the company’s focus going forward. “2014 was another great year in the history of our company, and our record breaking performances were evidence of that,” Mr.

Just a few months ago, we completed the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business, the largest acquisition in the 20-year history of our company. Tenure of our relationships with multi-national OEMs exceeds 15 years. We then de-lever back below 3.0x within two years.

LSR and other engineering elastomers typically cost more per pound than standard elastomers. However, price per pound is just one aspect of the overall cost. Use this simple calculation: Specific Gravity X Price Per Pound = Pound/Volume Cost

LSR and other engineering elastomers typically cost more per pound than standard elastomers. However, price per pound is just one aspect of the overall cost. Use this simple calculation: Specific Gravity X Price Per Pound = Pound/Volume Cost

Cost savings: The hose manufacturer is saving $33,000 per year by using Versalloy TPV instead of its previous material.

Using Geon M5705 material for these seven colors will save an additional $200,000 per year.