Howard H. Irvin led the development of the “Cycolac” ABS Polymer business which made Borg-Warner the leading world producer of this tough and rigid polymer.

Irvin was named 1965 Executive Vice President, Marbon Chemical Division in 1965. Fom 1968-1976 he served as Senior Vice President, Chemicals and Plastics Group, before becoming President 1977-80, Borg-Warner Chemicals International. In 1980-1981 he was Corporate Vice President, External Technology, Borg-Warner Corporation.

At Borg-Warner Irvin established major manufacturing facilities for “Cycolac” ABS Polymer product line world-wide; developed the first Electroplated Thermoplastic, he established Borg-Warner Chemical business entities overseas, and he launched Borg-Warner into specialty chemicals with acquisition of Weston Chemical, manufacturer of polymer additives and leading US manufacturer of phosphate stabilizers.

Irvin initiated and/or negotiated the licensing of three major polymer technologies from Japan for commercialization by Borg-Warner Chemicals Group, organized and headed “Futures Research Entity” for Borg-Warner Chemicals Group, established the Free College Degree Program, enabling employees to obtain a college degree while working full time with tuition completely funded by the company.

Irvin established the American Society of Electroplated Plastics and served on Joint Venture Corporate Boards in Europe, Japan and Australia.

After his retirement form Borg-Warner Irvin formed Howard H. Irvin Associates, International Business Strategy Consulting. He is an international technology and strategy consultant to large and small enterprises about plastics, specialty chemicals, and related fields to advanced biomedical and electronic technology.