Press Releases

ORLANDO, Fla. — April 2, 2012 — As host of NPE’s largest booth from any resin manufacturer (booth #29000), SABIC is showcasing its unmatched commitment to the plastics industry – underscoring its focus on helping to power the competitive advantage of its customers around the globe. The booth brings to life the company’s ever-evolving understanding of its customers’ businesses coupled with its world-class technology expertise to demonstrate how SABIC listens, collaborates and jointly solves problems to help fuel their customers’ market success. Specifically, the company is highlighting game-changing case studies that demonstrate how it helps customers address current trends and unique challenges across key global industries including automotive, consumer, energy, infrastructure, healthcare and transportation. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – At NPE 2012 this week, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced its recent work in creating unified color perception for the interiors of the new 2012 Range Rover Evoque. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, invites customers to see those materials in action at molding demonstrations located throughout the NPE 2012 trade show this week at the Orange County Convention Center. PolyOne is supplying material solutions for pioneering applications ranging from healthcare to packaging. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne Corporation [NYSE:POL] introduced reFlex™ 100, a fast-acting bio-based plasticizer, at NPE 2012 today. This new technology is produced from rapidly renewable plant-based feedstocks, and was developed in collaboration with Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM). In addition, it is one of the first bioplasticizers to be awarded recognition by the USDA BioPreferred® program, which has granted reFlex™ 100 a 94% biobased label. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. - Today at NPE 2012, PolyOne introduced a ground-breaking new technology for photovoltaic (PV) wire and cable called Syncure™ Solar. Available globally, this UV-resistant, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) system provides high-performance, UL 4703 and VW 1-compliance in one material, eliminating the need to use two separate insulation and jacketing formulations. It also provides customers a new option for improving efficiency, complying with RoHS requirements, and meeting sustainability goals. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will exhibit Geon™ Rigid Vinyl solutions, including a new, unique, UL-certified extrusion grade for electrical applications, at NPE 2012 this week (Booth 39006). View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer solutions, today announced at NPE 2012 that Dr. Krishna Venkataswamy, senior global technology director, is the recipient of the 2012 Research/Engineering Technology Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). This award was presented during the Opening Gala and Plastics Hall of Fame Ceremony held on Sunday, April 1. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – At NPE 2012 this week, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will introduce IntensifySMPerformance Solutions, a new service offering for customers seeking pre-colored specialty engineered material formulations. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, played an important role in the redesign of an innovative copolyester water bottle from KOR Water, Inc. (Aliso Viejo, California). KOR worked with PolyOne to develop a TPE formulation for the KOR Delta Hydration Vessel that delivers superior sealing performance, additional design freedom, and excellent aesthetics. PolyOne is exhibiting the new hydration vessel in booth 39006 at NPE 2012, along with a complete line of high-performance TPEs. View more and related images

ORLANDO, Fla. – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that eight members of its technology team will present technical papers at ANTEC 2012, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference, being held concurrently with NPE 2012 this week. View more and related images