PolyOne to expand specialty thermoplastics capacity in US

PolyOne Corporation is expanding capacity of its OnForce LFT long-fibre specialty thermoplastics in response to growing customer demand for metal replacement. The company is adding a new, dedicated specialty production line at its existing Avon Lake, Ohio, facility. The new production line is expected to be fully operational by the end of February 2015.
 
PolyOne’s glass- and carbon fibre-filled formulations retain aesthetic appeal in metal replacement and structural applications, while also offering higher stiffness, impact strength and surface finish than short-fibre filled materials.
 
“Demand continues to increase for lighter weight materials, and the products made from them. PolyOne has a proven track record of innovating and collaborating with our customers to develop specialty formulations that meet their specific performance needs. This investment is aligned with current megatrends to better serve our customers in North America across several industries, including transportation, consumer, and oil and gas," said Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation.
 
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is one of the leading providers of specialised polymer materials, services and solutions.