Press Releases

Lyon, France October 16, 2013 --- Here at K’2013, Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, today announced that Technyl® eXten has successfully demonstrated its effectiveness as a highly efficient fluid barrier material in a world-first application for air conditioning systems manufactured by GMS Korea, a leader in precision instrument technology. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 ---Thanks to Solvay’s MMI1 Technyl® Design teams at Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide materials and TrelleborgVibracoustic, the market leader in automotive vibration control solutions have together created a faster and smarter way to design and develop thermoplastic engine mounts. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 ---Here at K’2013 (Hall 6-C61), Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions and worldwide leader in materials for engine cooling systems, introduces an innovative hydrolysis and road salt resistant Technyl® eXten grade which broadens its product offering for demanding automotive thermal management systems. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated TPE solutions, today announced that Thermoplastic Biologic LLC (TBL™) has selected Versalloy™ HC for its Pharm-A-Line I™ peristaltic pump tubing. The Versalloy HC material, formulated with Santoprene™ TPV thermoplastic vulcanizate from ExxonMobil Chemical Company, helps OEMs improve in-service pump performance and operational efficiencies while also delivering certified regulatory compliance for accelerated speed to market. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that Finetool Saudi Arabia Company Limited of Jeddah selected new Versaflex™ HC TPE for the resealing septum in its new insert-molded IV bottle. By choosing Versaflex™ HC over traditional materials, Finetool not only improved the resealing and coring performance of the septum, but were also able to reduce processing steps for a significant economic advantage. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – ColorMatrix, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a global leader in liquid color and additives for plastics, is unveiling new grades of Excelite™ liquid foaming solutions for extruded vinyl construction applications at K 2013 (Hall 8a / Stand J13) this week. These solutions can help customers reduce density and total systems cost – without compromising mechanical properties or surface aesthetics – to differentiate their offering and increase market share. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced today at K 2013 (Hall 8a / Stand J13) that Victorinox, manufacturer of the Original Swiss Army™ Knife, has teamed up with PolyOne to improve the appearance, chemical resistance, mechanical performance, and ergonomics of its world-famous knives. PolyOne expertise and specialty material solutions arehelping to further reinforce the brand’s reputation for durability and quality to drive increased market share and consumer satisfaction. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Colorant Chromatics, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a global specialist in coloring and formulating high-temperature polymers, today introduced a new range of color concentrates for high-performance polysulfone applications that enhances color consistency and streamlines product development for increased speed to market. View more and related images

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Mars Otomotiv, a global supplier of advanced lighting systems for the transportation industry, selected Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive polymers to replace metal in the heat sink of LED lighting for construction vehicles, heavy trucks, and trailers. The transition from metal to PolyOne materials helped Mars Otomotiv significantly reduce total part cost, remove weight, and optimize its manufacturing and logistics. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 10, 2013 --- Technyl®from Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, will celebrate its 60th year as a material of choice for major industry players at K’2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Since 1953, the mechanical, chemical, thermal and fire-resistance performance of Technyl® materials have enabled superior value-added and environmentally conscious innovations in demanding markets such as automotive and transportation, construction and energy, consumer goods and industrial equipment. View more and related images