The GEON^® Timeline

BFGoodrich scientist Waldo Semon produces the first usable vinyl polymer, marketed under the trade name “Geon”.

Waldo Semon granted US Patent for PVC (U.S. Patent No. 1929453).

The Goodrich Chemical Company is established and builds the first commercialized PVC plants.

BFGoodrich creates a vinyl plastic (PVC) division.

Polycom founded by Ralph Andy, producing polyolefins. First product is 20% talc-filled polypropylene for Harrison Radiator. Polycom also begins contract manufacturing for major OEMs.

Huntsman purchases 50% of Polycom. Company renamed Polycom-Huntsman.

BFGoodrich enters the PVC recycling business. Company introduces the first blow-molded bottles using recycled PVC.

BFGoodrich spun off its vinyl plastic division through a public offering, creating The Geon Company.

Geon acquires Synergistics Industries Limited, a maker of plastic compounds and liquid plasticizers used in consumer products, such as medical bottles, and construction materials, such as electrical wire and cable insulation and jacketing.

Spartech purchases Polycom-Huntsman, which becomes Spartech Polycom division

Geon combines its PVC business with that of Occidental Chemical Corporation to form the joint venture OxyVinyls.

Geon acquires five formulators of plastisols.

Geon acquires O’Sullivan Corporation, gaining manufacture of polymer films in automotive, medical and other markets.

PolyOne formed on August 31, 2000 from the merger between M.A. Hanna Company and The Geon Company. Becomes the world’s largest polymer company. PolyOne headquarters moves to Avon Lake, OH.

PolyOne acquires Ngai Hing PlastChem Company Ltd, operator of vinyl compounding plant in Dongguan, China.

PolyOne purchases Spartech. Polyolefins and contract manufacturing become part of Producer Services group.

SK Capital Partners purchases PVC, polyolefins and contract manufacturing business of PolyOne and GEON^® Performance Solutions is created.