SABIC’s Functional Forms and Röhm’s Acrylic Products have joined forces to form POLYVANTIS. Under the iconic PLEXIGLAS®/ACRYLITE® and LEXAN™ brands, POLYVANTIS delivers its solutions in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC).
The newly established entity offers a comprehensive, multi-material and industry-leading product portfolio, unique technical knowledge, and application-based expertise in sheets and films across various sectors, including building and construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, air and rail, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage.
The organisation boasts a workforce of approximately 1500 employees and operates 15 production sites across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
As previously announced, a Board of Directors consisting of three functions will lead POLYVANTIS: Dr. Sandeep Dhawan as Chief Executive Officer, Peter Stubbe as Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Wolfgang Pöffel as Chief Transformation and Integration Officer.
‘The combination of coveted brands under one umbrella will enable growth for our customers. We will join forces to harness our innovative strength, build holistic solutions for our customers and create a stronger presence worldwide,’ said Sandeep Dhawan, Chief Executive Officer of POLYVANTIS. ‘With many years of experience in technology and product development, POLYVANTIS will provide unique and unparalleled technical and application-based expertise.’
POLYVANTIS fosters a forward-thinking culture focused on continuous innovation and improvement. For decades, customers have relied on the comprehensive product portfolio, capabilities, innovative thinking tenacity of the people who make up POLYVANTIS.