PolyOne opens Asia Innovation Centre

PolyOne celebrated the opening of its new Asia Innovation Centre in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday 23 June.

The new facility enables collaborative innovation, accelerates application development and increases speed-to-market for customers in the Asia Pacific region.

At the opening event, customers and local officials participated in tours and demonstrations that showcased how PolyOne differentiates its products and services in the speciality marketplace.

Robert M. Patterson, president and chief executive officer, PolyOne Corporation, said: "We are proud and excited to be expanding in Asia in support of our customers and our dedicated PolyOne associates who serve them. We continue to invest in Asia so that our customers can innovate and grow, and that's exactly what will take place through improved collaboration at our advanced, new innovation center."

The facility is located in a hi-tech industrial park in the JinQiao Development Zone in Shanghai. The centre houses laboratory facilities, an interactive product display and a training facility where customers can collaborate with PolyOne's technical and marketing experts. Activities will include regional and global R&D projects, focusing on high-growth end markets, such as healthcare, packaging, transportation, electronics, and consumer goods. The facility also now serves as the company's regional headquarters. 

Rob Bindner, vice president, PolyOne Asia, said: "Our commitment to customers in Asia has never been stronger. This is clearly evident in our continued investment and success with regional and multi-national customers who rely on PolyOne for specialty solutions and services."