OMNOVA Solutions Recognizes Employee Innovations with 2014 Technology Awards
BEACHWOOD, OH - OMNOVA Solutions recently announced its 2014 Technology Award recipients. This annual award program recognizes exemplary technological contributions by associates in OMNOVA's research and development, sales and marketing, technical service, operations, and LEAN SixSigma organizations.
Recognized for “Stain Resistant Finish for Coated Fabrics” in the New Product Development/Commercialization category are: Marilyn Germano, Barry Goldslager, Charles Kausch, Rick Thomas, Raymond Weinert and James Robbins, who work at the company’s Global Technology Center in Akron, OH. Performance Chemicals and Engineered Surfaces division team members worked collaboratively to develop and implement new topcoats that extend the competitive advantage of the PreFixx® finish when applied to coated fabrics. They utilized the company's PolyFox™ fluorochemicals to provide a more stain-resistant PreFixx finish. The new topcoat allows improved stain resistance and easier cleaning of stains, including permanent markers.