PolyOne ECCOH™ Solutions Help Specialty Cables from LEONI Surpass Performance Goals

July 7, 2014

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has worked with LEONI Special Cables GmbH to improve the durability and function of communication cables for oil and gas rigs with ECCOH™ High Performance Solutions. Technical support from PolyOne also enabled LEONI to accelerate time-to-market for the specialty cables.

“The cable sheathing formulation developed by PolyOne helped us to produce tougher, more chemically resistant cables for extreme conditions, while also meeting our high standards for quality and enabling strict regulatory compliance,” said Peter Gerstenberger, vice president for the Industrial Solutions business unit at LEONI.

Available globally, ECCOH low smoke and fume, non-halogen (LSFOH) flame-retardant materials are well suited for settings where smoke mitigation is of particular concern. ECCOH formulations also span the full range of processing options, enabling customers to match their production environment needs for heightened efficiency.

“By working closely with LEONI we developed a highly-technical solution that offered the additional chemical resistance and durability they required,” commented Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation. “It’s yet another great example of how PolyOne strives to deliver solutions that help our customers succeed.”

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 PledgeSM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles. For more information, visit www.polyone.com.

About the LEONI Group

LEONI is a global supplier of wires, optical fibers, cables and cable systems as well as related services for the automotive sector and further industries. It develops and produces technically sophisticated products from single-core automotive cables through to complete wiring systems. The product range also comprises wires and strands, standardized cables, special cables and cable system assemblies for various industrial markets. The group of companies, which is listed on the German MDAX, employs about 62,000 people in 33 countries and generated consolidated sales of €3.92 billion in 2013. For more information, visit www.leoni.com.

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