Homepage // News Center // PolyOne to Begin Specialty Engineered Material Production in India Interest among Indian manufacturers in our specialty engineered solutions, such as Bergamid high performance materials, Bergadur reinforced materials, and Maxxam flame retardant formulations, is on the rise. Making these materials available locally highlights our commitment to collaborate more effectively with customers in India,” said Holger Kronimus, vice president Europe and general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials, at PolyOne. 

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SINGAPORE – October 12, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced its ColorNow™ digital service is offering immediate color matching and an enhanced color design process for plastic manufacturers. Specialized labs then provide fast sample delivery, using expert formulation practices and quality raw materials to accelerate approvals and time to market. Avient’s ColorNow service overcomes essential challenges in digitalized color design.

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