PolyOne Showcases Solutions for Efficient Manufacturing at WIRE 2014

April 7, 2014

DÜSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is featuring solutions that help wire and cable manufacturers to boost efficiency and reach their sustainability goals at the WIRE 2014 trade show (booth 9B48) this week.

Holger Kronimus, PolyOne vice president Europe and general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Europe, commented, “We’ve recently developed several technologies in close collaboration with customers that help to improve manufacturing efficiency while also addressing the need for sustainable operations and products.”

PolyOne solutions help wire and cable manufacturers meet many of the challenges facing the industry. Recently introduced offerings include:

• ECCOH XLS, a moisture-cured technology that helps manufacturers reduce production and operating costs
• Next-generation FireCon™ CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) RoHS-compliant material for wire and cable jacketing that processes 30% to 70% faster and reduces scrap for improved profitability without compromising performance
• ECCOH LSFOH formulations for elevated temperature wire and cable help to meet UL requirements, maintain equipment flexibility, streamline secondary processing, and reduce scrap

The WIRE show, held bi-annually in Düsseldorf, Germany, runs from April 7-11, 2014.

About PolyOne

PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises Pledge^SM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles. For more information, visit www.polyone.com.  

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Media contact
Matt Defosse
Marketing Communications Manager, Europe
PolyOne Corporation
+49 6407-907-0386
matt.defosse@avient.com