PolyOne expands global presence with South Korea office

PolyOne Corporation announced the expansion of its global footprint with the formation of PolyOne Korea Ltd. The new company established a business development office in Seoul, South Korea and named Mr. Tim Choi managing director. He will focus on gaining specifications with South Korean original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and importing PolyOne's specialty compounds for use by South Korean polymer processors. "Our expanded presence in South Korea mirrors the growth of consumer product design and manufacturing companies, as well as polymer processors, in the Asia- Pacific region," said Dr. Willie Chien, president of Asia. "By adding a resource that understands the local culture, knows the industry and is versed in PolyOne's solutions, our customers in South Korea will now experience improved service and access to our diversified portfolio of innovative technology and services." Mr. Kurt Schuering, vice president, key account management, will oversee the market development operations of PolyOne Korea Ltd. PolyOne now has 14 sales offices, manufacturing facilities and laboratories throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including in China, Japan, India, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. www.polyone.comUltra Boost Xeno