PolyOne opens South Korea office

He will focus on gaining specifications with South Korean original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and importing PolyOne’s speciality 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.” 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.