From IHub: snidely3565 wrote:
I've been researching possible new flooring sources also, and the most reasonable one i've come up with to this point is PolyOne.
http://www.asia.polyone.com/corp/int...onal/index.aspThey are a competitor to Georgia Gulf, they have plants all over the globe including China (3) and Canada (Vinyl Compound Facility - Mississauga & PolyOne Distribution - Mississauga). Also announced in the 1st Quarter earnings results:
Globalization - PolyOne's new specialty color plant in Kutno, Poland,
is on schedule to open this summer. Additionally, in the second
quarter, the Company will complete the acquisition of the vinyl assets
and operations of Ngai Hing PlastChem Company, enabling PolyOne's
accelerated entry into the South China vinyl compounding market.
and just recently announced...
Improved High-Heat PVC Profile Technologyhttp://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071017/clw082.html?.v=76 ...couple of excerpts...
"Profiles made with Geon HTX Ultra alloys can withstand temperatures up to 195 degrees F without warping or sagging,"
Geon HTX Ultra products provide superior weatherability, better flow, and have a lower specific gravity, which leads to lower part weight compared with conventional weatherable, rigid PVC compounds. These alloys are further noted for their improved impact
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when compared with conventional high- heat PVC and CPVC compounds, as well as being processing-friendly.