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PolyOne announces outdoor sports solutions team

02 Dec '15

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PolyOne, a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has announced the creation of a dedicated team that will continue to build on recent successes and drive performance for water sports, off-road equipment, hunting, and fishing products used by outdoor sports enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, and men and women who serve in the military.

The team will focus on improvements such as light-weighting and metal replacement, sound and vibration dampening, non-lead alternatives, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

Through close collaboration with manufacturers of crossbows and arrows, firearm components, ammunition and accessories, PolyOne has developed in-house expertise to deliver on specific needs within these targeted markets. Leading the new team is general manager Mike Bradley, a 20-year veteran of PolyOne with 35 years of polymer industry experience, a former sheriff's deputy in Michigan, and an avid outdoorsman, according to a press release.

Robert M. Patterson, president and chief executive officer, PolyOne Corporation said, “This industry is characterized by its passionate, loyal and performance-minded consumers. We are further investing in this dynamic industry to accelerate growth and product development, and to help manufacturers meet the needs of these consumers.”

Bradley said, “Being able to innovate and collaborate with customers in an industry I know and love is a dream come true, and the opportunities for improving product performance are endless. Our suite of polymer solutions and value-added services are a perfect match to deliver on the demands of this high performance market.”

PolyOne's new team will dedicate its focused resources to identify growth opportunities through its collaborative approach to innovation, formulation expertise, and broad portfolio of polymer solutions and value-added services. (GK)

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