Styron Changes Name to Trinseo

Styron, Berwyn, PA/USA, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, announced it has changed its name to Trinseo, effective February 1, 2015

The name Trinseo comes from the word “intrinsic,” meaning something is essential and belonging by its nature. The new company name reflects how Trinseo’s technologies and materials play an intrinsic role in the innovative and sustainable solutions that its customers require in developing the next generation of products.

“The name Trinseo captures our commitment to deliver materials that provide intrinsic value to our customers’ products,” said Chris Pappas, President and CEO of Trinseo which had approximately USD 5.3 billion in revenue in 2013, with 19 manufacturing sites around the world, and approximately 2,100 employees.

The company will maintain the gold arrow icon in its new logo, along with its current color palette and tagline of “Materials. Powering Ideas.” It will be listed at the New York Stock Exchange as TSE