ASSESSE, Belgium – February 3, 2010 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced its attendance at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference in Mannheim, Germany on March 17 and 18. This is the tenth year of PolyOne’s participation, underscoring the Company’s commitment to the automotive business.
To address the needs of automotive manufacturers, PolyOne brings considerable experience in creating solutions that address environmental, economic, and design challenges while also meeting regulatory requirements and automotive specifications.
At the VDI conference, PolyOne will present an extensive sustainable product portfolio including:
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Edgetek™ XT high performance blends made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester for a BPA-free alternative to polycarbonate (PC) or PC/ABS with excellent chemical resistance
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GLS Versaflex™ BIO and OnFlex™ BIO thermoplastic elastomers
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OnColor™ BIO and OnCap™ BIO color and additive concentrates
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ECCOH™ LSFOH (low smoke and fume, zero halogen) compounds for fire safe applications
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reSound™ bio-based compounds that achieve previously unattainable levels of heat and impact performance
PolyOne delivers specialty solutions that create genuine value for its customers by combining advanced materials, colorants, and additives with unparalleled service and support. The Company has a history of successful relationships with OEMs and tier suppliers, and is committed to developing more options that will meet the green-initiative requirements driving customers’ material selection decisions today.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2008 annual revenues of $2.7 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered outside of Cleveland, Ohio USA, PolyOne has operations around the world. For additional information on PolyOne, visit our Web site at www.polyone.com.
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