where she is responsible for the development of innovative new products and solutions, as well as product safety, quality, regulatory and product sustainability.   Global Research & Development is an innovative leader in developing specialty materials that help customers meet their products' performance and sustainability goals. 

MANNHEIM, Germany - March 14, 2018 - Advanced polymers, colorants, and additives from PolyOne are enabling automotive manufacturers to develop new components and technology that meet increasing demands for fuel economy and safety. Our robust portfolio of specialty materials and colorants, together with our experience in developing automotive applications, enable our customers to keep pace with these developments." To support customers' design and development of next generation vehicles, PolyOne's automotive materials portfolio includes: 

Avient unveils new grades of Cesa™ Withstand™ to include antimicrobial and antifungal additives for TPU film-laminated products and devices in applications where combating microbe development is highly important.   These new grades are developed to enhance the performance of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film-laminated products and devices in applications where combating microbe development is highly important.   Other applications that can be further developed include portable energy storage, protective equipment, outdoor apparel, and air sleeping pads.

TOKYO – July 17, 2019 – PolyOne today announced it has developed new polymer formulations in response to highly innovative fifth generation (5G) telecommunications network development. Both materials can help 5G base station antenna manufactures to streamline their design and process development. We’re confident that our innovative material solutions and product development support will enable telecom manufacturers to make that expectation a reality.”

Guided by their initiative to develop capabilities that provide additional protection for soldiers while reducing time and logistic requirements,¹ the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for commercial and government research and development organizations. Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic-resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed. 

Guided by their initiative to develop capabilities that provide additional protection for soldiers while reducing time and logistic requirements,¹ the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for commercial and government research and development organizations. Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic-resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed. 

Transform Product Development Long Fiber Technologies Application Development Surround EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations are developed to protect critical electronics applications by minimizing electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI).

Consumer and business expectations for high-speed connectivity will continue to drive demand for optical fiber cable to carry voice and data transmissions,” said Holger Kronimus, VP and general manager Europe, Specialty Engineered Materials, at PolyOne.

Business challenges exist in transitioning toward more circular composites, including collection and sorting complexities, strategic collaborations, and economic viability.

He spent 12 years at Valspar Corporation with increasing roles of responsibility, including vice president, where he was accountable for the North American segment of its liquid, powder, electrocoat and after market specialty chemical businesses.