CLEVELAND, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider
of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced
that DENSO Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive systems
for all major global automakers, has selected GLS OnFlex™
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for use in the heating, ventilation
and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a new car model. Working in
close cooperation with DENSO, PolyOne helped improve the in-service
performance of the DENSO HVAC system while also reducing total
system cost.
"Like PolyOne, DENSO sets very high standards both internally
and for its suppliers," commented Holger
Kronimus, vice president, Europe and general manager, Specialty
Engineered Materials, Europe at
PolyOne. "Both companies engage with customers globally, and are
actively focused on continuous improvement. We worked closely with
DENSO to develop a specialized TPE solution to satisfy DENSO's
strict requirements."
For this application, DENSO originally used a thermoplastic
vulcanizate (TPV) and was seeking an alternative that would enhance
the overall performance of the system. In response, PolyOne
developed a TPE solution that reduced the total system cost by
eliminating the need to pre-dry the material as well as providing
more than a five percent improvement in processing efficiencies via
shortened cycle times and scrap reductions. PolyOne was also able
to meet DENSO's strict specifications and provide consistent global
supply, which was critical to achieving success.
Director Masaki Shimizu, Head of
Material Engineering Department, DENSO Corp. Japan, noted his appreciation for the
successful global cooperation between DENSO and PolyOne.
Christoph Wallner, Section Head,
Material Engineering Department, Technical Planning & Research
DENSO Europe, explained, "The close development cooperation with
PolyOne enabled DENSO to significantly improve its HVAC systems.
Further, switching to the new polymer solution from PolyOne helped
DENSO to improve its manufacturing efficiency. Transferring this
technology to subsidiaries in other regions is already under
consideration."
"This is an excellent example of how our values of
collaboration, innovation and excellence are driving meaningful
increases in end use performance and profitability for global
industry leaders such as DENSO," added Mr. Kronimus.
About DENSO Corporation
DENSO, a leading supplier of
advanced automotive technology, systems and components for all the
world's major automakers, operates in 35 countries and regions with
approximately 126,000 employees. Global consolidated sales totaled
$38.4 billion for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2012. A true
innovator, DENSO invests approximately 9.5% of its consolidated
sales in R&D activities.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2011 revenues
of $2.9 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.
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SOURCE PolyOne Corporation