https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/roofing-membranes-mini-case-study.pdf
BUILDING MATERIALS
RETAILER
R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S
• Improve marketing claims for product performance and
polymer integrity
• Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the
growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from
outdoor environmental exposures
• Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to
accommodate advanced manufacturing technique
• Seeking OBPA alternative
• Delivered a product differentiating solution
that eliminated both polymer-degrading
microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal
accumulation that causes discoloration and
staining
• Enabled versatility with combined liquid and
solid masterbatch solutions
• Provided a cost-effective and
environmentally friendly OBPA alternative
WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnColor REC Door Panel Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
I N T E R I O R D O O R P A N E L
• Available for multiple resins and approved OEM colors
• Maintain performance characteristics of traditional raw
materials that use conventional carbon black
• Pass REACH and RoHS requirements
• Retain color consistency and stability
• Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation that
aligns with ISO 14067:2018
• Provided recycled content formulations that
met all design and engineering goals while
achieving sustainability targets
• Provided effective alternative to materials
using virgin carbon black
• Achieved color stability under xenon arc and
TUV methodology
• Supplied necessary PCF calculation
certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with
ISO 14067 requirements
OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Mike Irwin Bio - 2024.pdf
IRWIN
Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
Mike Irwin is Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
for Avient Corporation, the world’s premier provider of specialized and sustainable
material solutions and services.
Irwin holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials
Science and Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from
Arizona State University’s W.P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Michael Irwin.pdf
IRWIN
Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
Mike Irwin is Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed
while enabling a sustainable world.
Irwin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Materials
Science and Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from
Arizona State University’s W.P.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Stethoscope Dispersions Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
S T E T H O S C O P E S
• Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone
rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips
• Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for
stethoscope tubing
• Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process
and performance requirements
• Deliver effective communication and cross-functional
collaboration
• Offered dependable silicone paste colorants
that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization
• Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce
tackiness and support product longevity
• Collaborated internally to align all materials and
provide color consistency across components
• Supported fast color changes and met quality
specifications through constant communication
and technical expertise
Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and
CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
TIER 1
SUPPLIER
S T E E R I N G C O L U M N
B R A C K E T & L E V E R
• Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative
• Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support
bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever
• Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal
deflection allowance
• High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal
• Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal
to composite conversion
• Provided structural design & fiber orientation
consultations along with CAE analysis to
predict performance met requirements
• Shortened manufacturing lead time by
supplying injection molded material solution
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/avient-cdp-climate-change-questionnaire-2021.pdf
These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, light weighting and conserving
natural resources.
Through our design expertise and material science, we
help our customers reduce material usage, enable recycle solutions, improve physical
performance and reuse potential of recycled materials.
Through our design expertise and material science, we help
our customers increase post-consumer recycled content, formulate with bio-based materials,
use less material during production, reduce energy required for production, and build
alternative energy applications to name a few.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Sale_for_Finland_%2528English_Language_Version%2529.pdf
Buyer
expressly agrees that the colour is subject to deviations which are caused by the
nature of the material and is not covered by this warranty.
Seller has no liability for the failure in discharging or unloading equipment or
materials used by Buyer, whether or not supplied by Seller.
In
the event of a force majeure, Seller has no obligation to purchase material from
third parties for resale to Buyer, nor will Seller bear liability for any costs
increases suffered by Buyer in purchasing substitute material from a third party.
14.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/fiber-solutions-business-unit-overview-2020.pdf
Carrier: PET, PBT, PA 6
• Continuous filament, including fine deniers
(POY, FDY, HOY)
• Spunbond
SINGLE PIGMENT DISPERSIONS (SPDS)
We have extensive experience in using advanced
technologies and special raw materials, which make
these products suitable for sensitive applications.
FIBER SOLUTION
SERVICES
LABORATORY PERFORMANCE BASED ON
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
To ensure the highest quality products, our customers rely on high-
performance raw materials which guarantee that the final products
meet the required specifications for heat resistance, household
washing, weathering and lightfastness.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/Supplier Code of Conduct FV_Eng.pdf
Our unique position in the supply chain allows us to
work with suppliers to innovate materials solutions to help our customers succeed, while
enabling a sustainable world.
Use natural resources (e.g., water, sources of energy,
raw materials) in an economical way.
Inform Avient of financial, economic, supply changes
(including origin or conflict status of 3TG metals),
government regulations or other materials
conditions that could affect ongoing operations or
operating decisions, or if the company has been
debarred as a government contractor