in 2011 as assistant controller, a position he held until being named director of finance for the company's Color, Additives and Inks business segment.  He joined the company in 2010 and has since advanced through progressively increasing roles of global responsibility, including external reporting manager; assistant corporate controller; finance director for Color, Additives and Inks; and finance director for

Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content. This provides minimal effect on color shift and product safety.

Low smoke, low halogen, flame rated and custom colors are also available for upjacketed composite rods. Explore material solutions for fiber optic cable, including engineered fibers, specialty engineered materials, colorants, and additives

Our strength members are supplied on a variety of colored, embossed and/or slit cardboard tubes to meet your equipment needs. Explore material solutions for fiber optic cable, including engineered fibers, specialty engineered materials, colorants, and additives

Pre-colored Geon™ FX Metal rigid vinyl lets manufacturers achieve a bold metallic look without the limitations, costs and environmental challenges seen with other methods, such as plating, painting or film lamination.  When paired with new brilliant metallic colorants, these materials streamline production with no tradeoffs in appearance.

These formulations were specifically developed to help automotive tier suppliers improve operating efficiencies in a challenging business environment,” said James Petrie, marketing director, PolyOne Color and Additives. Morag Girdwood Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Global Color and Additives +44(0) 7890 563137 morag.girdwood@avient.com

These blends create parts that can withstand higher temperatures than standard PEEK, with better post-processing shrinkage control and improved colorability.     The materials also accept color more readily than standard PEEK formulations, supporting the creativity and branding goals of designers.

Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-Based Polymer Solutions are color and performance-enhancing additive solutions formulated with bio-based polymers for healthcare applications. Remafin™ EP White Colorants for Pharmaceutical Packaging designed for a range of pharmaceuticals, safeguarding light transmission while meeting regulatory requirements.

OnColor™ color and additive concentrates help manufacturers transition away from paint to in-mold color (IMC) solutions that maintain aesthetic qualities while eliminating production steps.  

Additionally, all grades are available in a natural color, allowing molded-in-color options for a broad range of durable, consumer goods.