With high strength, stiffness and dimensional stability, these specialty materials are ideal for the most demanding applications that span multiple end markets, including outdoor sports, aerospace, transportation, security and prosthetics.  president, Specialty Engineered Materials, Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company," added

Innovation is the lifeblood of a specialty company.  Pat's technical insights and experience will provide invaluable perspective as we seek to expand our specialty portfolio and achieve our growth objectives." is an innovative leader in developing specialty materials that help customers meet their products' performance and sustainability goals. 

At Avient Specialty Inks, we’re committed to offering innovative screen printing inks that support sustainability objectives without compromising on performance,” said Jake Ojeda, Global Marketing and Sales Director, Avient Specialty Inks. Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks print compatibly with Rutland NPT C3 Pigments and can be mixed to thousands of Pantone®-simulated colors using IMS 3.0, Avient Specialty Inks’ proprietary color formulation software.

Avient’s EVSE platform of colorant, additive, and specialty engineered materials solutions can help enhance both the performance and appearance of new model charging stations.   This portfolio of EVSE polymer solutions includes colorants, additives, and specialty engineered materials that can improve the performance and aesthetics of Level 1, 2, and direct current (DC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.   To help address these needs in North America and globally, Avient offers a broad portfolio of specialty formulations including UL 94 recognized colorants, flame retardants, antimicrobial technology, special visual effects, and more.  

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.

Optimized for high-performance and specialty applications, SynPrime esters provide high and low-temperature utility as well as long-life lubrication. Available in customized chemistries, these esters can accelerate manufacturers’ speed-to-market, especially at the lower volumes typical for emerging and specialty oils, fluids, and greases. Our collaborative approach, coupled with the ability to deliver new specialty esters, can help lubricant formulators meet the dynamic needs of their customers.”

 – NEU Specialty Engineered Materials LLC, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation, today introduced NEU™ View Radiopaque Translucent Solutions for catheters at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West. Catheter manufacturers can now offer a commercially viable product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and gain significant market advantage,” said Craig Nikrant, president, PolyOne Global Specialty Engineered Materials.  NEU Specialty Engineered Materials LLC is a leading provider of polymer solutions serving healthcare manufacturers worldwide.

Specialty solutions on display from PolyOne’s expansive portfolio will include: Soft touch solutions: GLS™ specialty polymers allow customers to enhance their packaging through ease of opening and reclosing, value-added dispensing, better grip and enhanced sensory experiences. Specialty sheet and rollstock: PreservaPak™ high-barrier technologies help preserve product freshness and extend shelf life for packaged foods, and raise the performance of sterile medical device packaging.

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. Tests conducted by PolyOne on cable extruded from ECCOH 5702 specialty polymers reveal a CoF up to 75% lower than standard LSFOH (Low Smoke and Fume, Non-Halogen) formulations. PolyOne offer a full range of specialty polymer solutions for manufacturing optical fiber cable, including for tight buffer, loose tube, fiber bundle, and sheathing applications.

His unique blend of skills and experience – in both executive leadership and continuous improvement in specialty manufacturing – will be a great asset as we identify and deliver innovative ways to add value to our customers.” 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. PolyOne is an innovative and respected specialty company that puts its customers first and generates value,” Mr.