CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will feature the latest technologies for packaging applications at PACK EXPO International 2014 this week in Chicago. We’re excited to showcase our exceptional breadth of polymer solutions and design capabilities, which helps customers create distinctive packaging that combines innovative functionality with shelf impact,” said Darcy Meyers, global marketing director, packaging, PolyOne Corporation.

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today introduced two new formulations for automotive interior surfaces and instrument panels: Geon™ VBX 3577 vinyl powder for automotive interior surfaces; and Geon™ VBX 3600 series for instrument panels with seamless airbags. Morag Girdwood Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Global Color and Additives +44(0) 7890 563137 morag.girdwood@avient.com

Adding this line also increases PolyOne’s global footprint for consistent material formulations in all global regions.

We are the only global company to offer all of these domestically produced materials in India. Customers benefit from shorter lead times due to domestic production, and also from our global network of polymer science expertise.”

Our new Versaflex CE 3130 series materials integrate lasting aesthetics and functionality,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Versaflex CE 3130 formulations are currently manufactured in Asia and available globally.

Heightened disinfection requires materials that retain mechanical and physical performance in the face of these effective, but harsh, chemistries,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. These new series are commercially available globally.

Efficiency meets beauty with this next generation of high performing, pre-colored solutions,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. The Artisan nylon grade is globally available in a range of customizable colors.

Global automotive manufacturers seek lightweight materials to help them meet tough new regulations on CO2 emissions as well as their own goals for sustainability. Based on results from our collaboration with these customers, reSound NF reinforced solutions will enable the transition to a lighter weight material that provides the high performance required for challenging applications,” said Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne.

The pandemic has given rise to more frequent cleaning and disinfecting, and this new normal is fueling demand for materials that can endure increased chemical exposure without degrading,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Edgetek ET8900 CR materials are available globally.

There is a strong global trend and awareness for enhanced well-being, comfort, and safety in the post-pandemic era,” said Bob Lee, General Manager, Color and Additives Greater China at Avient. They are currently manufactured in Asia and are commercially available globally.