In both cases, our experts helped innovative customers replace metal with specialty polymer formulations that can conduct heat, provide electrical insulation, or conduct electricity,” commented Holger Kronimus, vice president Europe, PolyOne Corporation. At PolyOne we’re dedicated to providing specialty solutions that solve our customers’ unique challenges. Metal replacement is a primary objective for many,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation.

With 30 years of experience in the specialty polymer sector, specialty materials career began with the Rose, Vice President, Corporate Communications, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

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PolyOne has a proven track record of working closely with our customers to develop innovative specialty formulations that meet their specific performance needs,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation. Avient Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results... Avient Announces Quarterly Dividend...

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as he helped to build our PP&S team and further refine the segment's strategy toward specialty.  is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Rose, Vice President, Corporate Communications, PolyOne Corporation, +1 440-930-3162, kyle.rose@avient.com

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