OMNOVA Solutions on June 29 announced the recipients of its 2005 Technology Awards. This annual award program recognizes exemplary technology-based contributions by associates in OMNOVA's research and development, sales and marketing, technical service, operations, and product management organizations.
Technology innovations support activities in a number of OMNOVA's end-use markets, including paper, functional coatings, commercial roofing, interior construction and commercial wallcovering.
Recipients hail from across OMNOVA Solutions, including its Building Products business segment facilities in
"Our broad and innovative technology capabilities are what set OMNOVA Solutions apart across our served markets," said Kevin McMullen, OMNOVA Solutions' chairman and chief executive officer. "This year's award recipients exemplify OMNOVA's focus on technologies that provide unique value propositions to our customers and result in profitable growth for our company."
Innovation titles, summaries and recipients are as follows:
Sunkote(R) 458 Paper Lubricant Formulation
Eugene Reagan -
Larry N. Johnson Jr. -
Michael J. Yanutola -
Through expansion of OMNOVA's base technology for chemicals used in
the making of paper, this team fully developed and commercialized a
new high performance paper lubricant with improved flow
characteristics.
GenGlaze(R) EC-2447 High Performance In-Mold Coating
Mina Garcia -
David Sizer -
Brian J. Sullivan -
Expanding one of OMNOVA's core competencies, this team developed a
novel in-mold coating that features superior flow and improved
adhesion. GenGlaze EC-2447 in-mold coating can adhere to a number
of different substrates used in the production of fiberglass parts for
the heavy truck and marine industries.
Novel TPO Roofing Membrane Formulation
Mike Hubbard -
Steve Opheim - Muscle Shoals,
Tim McQuillen -
Jim Burkett -
This team developed a unique roofing membrane formulation that allows
for more consistent production, enables the membrane to meet or exceed
wind uplift and fire resistance codes, and addresses the energy
concerns of building owners.
Reengineering of Roofing Gauge Control/Die Bolt System
Steve Opheim - Muscle Shoals,
Derrill Young - Muscle Shoals,
Chuck Marks - Muscle Shoals,
Kevin Wallace - Muscle Shoals,
This team re-engineered equipment used to manufacture commercial
roofing membranes, which allowed OMNOVA's GenFlex Building Products
business to minimize product inconsistencies and avoid costly
replacement of parts.
Crushed
Kristen M. Peterson -
John R. Coulter -
Working with the customer, this team developed a unique laminating
solution for ceiling tile applications. The new film provides the
customer with consistent color, look and feel within a shortened
processing time.
viewnique Digital Wall Murals
Chip Swartz -
Matt Orley -
Ronnie Bell -
OMNOVA's line of viewnique Digital Wall Murals offers a unique,
customizable option for architects and designers. This team is
responsible for making viewnique a total design solution through
innovative printing, exceptional creativity, and superior customer and
installation services.
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a technology-based company with 2005 sales of $810 million and a current workforce of 1,800 employees worldwide. OMNOVA is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, decorative and functional surfaces, and single-ply roofing systems for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential end uses.
