It is up to manufacturers to balance the cost efficiency of using more standardized parts versus consumer demands for greater variety in colors and design, all while providing drivers with a complete brand experience.

Competitive advantage in existing and new markets: Kalas was able to complete its conversion to lead-free wire and cable materials ahead of its competitors.

This negatively impacted customer orders, most notably in PPS and Distribution.  Richardson, executive vice president and chief financial officer, PolyOne Corporation, said, "In January and February, we observed significant customer order delays in PPS, POD and DSS as customers worked through on-hand inventories.  Patterson added, "Beyond 2015, we see tremendous growth upside as we continue to execute our four-pillar strategy and complete the integration of Spartech. 

Fiber-Line acquisition completed on January 2, 2019, expected to add nearly $100 million in revenue in 2019 to Specialty Engineered Materials segment Specifically, end markets negatively impacting PP&S were building & construction and appliance. Acquired two specialty companies, IQAP and PlastiComp, and completed a third acquisition, Fiber-Line, in January of 2019

Suitable to injection mold, or overmold onto PP and PE

There is also a shift from polypropylene (PP) to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) closures, where post-consumer resin is more readily available.

OnColor™ PProTint™ Colorants for Clarified PP

Geotexiles - PP Nonwoven Manufacturer

Geotexiles - PP Nonwoven Manufacturer

Recycled-content TPEs and polyamides Available in North America, injection-moldable reSound R VX TPEs utilize 25 percent (PCR) and up to 40 percent (PIR) recycled content, and both grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP).