The Performance Materials Segment is managed by Evonik Performance Materials GmbH. The segment focuses its global activities on developing and manufacturing polymer materials and intermediates, especially for use in agriculture and in the rubber and plastics industry. In 2016, the segment’s roughly 4,400 employees generated sales about €3.2 billion. VISIOMER®, Evonik's global trademark for methacrylate monomers, stands for high quality products, global comprehensive service, and long lasting expertise.