Excel Polymers History
Our Vision & Mission | Our Values | Our History
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Since formation in 1986, Excel has enjoyed strong growth, both organically and through acquisitions.
| 1986 |
Acquisition of Burton Rubber Processing in Burton, OH and Jonesborough, TN. Burton was the leader in high performance elastomer compounding. |
| 1987 |
Acquisition of Dayco, including the largest merchant rubber compounder, Colonial Rubber Works in Dyersburg, TN and Kingstree, SC. |
| 1993 |
Acquisition of Global Rubber Processing in Santa Fe Springs, CA, a specialty compounder that focused on high performance polymers for aerospace and industrial sealing markets. |
| 1996 |
Acquisition of Chase Elastomer in Kennedale, TX, a company dedicated to serving the industrial rolls market. |
| 1997 |
Acquisition of Harwick Chemical Manufacturing in Akron, OH, a manufacturer of chemical dispersions used in rubber processing. |
| 2000 |
Greenfield plant start-up in Queretaro, Mexico to serve emerging auto and industrial markets. |
| 2000 |
Merger of M.A. Hanna Co. and Geon Co. to form PolyOne Þ PolyOne Elastomers and Performance Additives |
| 2002 |
Rolls compounding start-up in Manchester, England; positioned to serve existing and new customers in the EU |
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PolyOne Elastomers Greenfield Start-up in Shanghai, China
Formed: Excel Polymers LLC - purchased by Lion Chemical Capital and ACI Capital
Joint venture formed with Mitsui for new China facility
Excel buys calender business from British Via
Excel purchases specialized rubber processing business from Chase Elastomer UK
Excel Polymers plant in Foshan, China opens
Excel Polymers LLC acquired by Hexpol |
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