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wiredInUSA - November 2013
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PolyOne Corporation is to expand its
operations in India.
PolyOne has begun construction
on a new facility in Pune, India, that
will manufacture specialty materials,
including solid masterbatch, liquid
colorant and additives. The facility will
operate development labs, sales and a
customer service center for the region,
and is expected to open in the first
quarter of 2014.
“With advanced design capabilities
and enhanced manufacturing flexibility,
we will offer customers in India an even
broader array of solutions and improved
delivery times,” said Vikas Vij, managing
director for PolyOne’s operations in
India.
“Demand for advanced specialty
solutions in India is increasing –
particularly in automotive, packaging,
wireandcableandhealthcare – andour
expandedpresencewillpositionPolyOne
exceptionally well to collaborate with
and serve our customers.”
Robert M Patterson, executive vice
president and chief operating officer,
added: “Consistent with PolyOne’s
globalization strategy, our investment
in India augments other recent
announcements, including a new
joint venture specialty colorant facility
in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and plans
to begin thermoplastic elastomer
production in São Paulo, Brazil.”
PolyOne to
expand in India