https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/sustainable-formulations/edgetek-ld
Custom specialty engineered thermoplastic formulations designed to meet your application requirements
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-invests-new-metal-replacement-capabilities
CLEVELAND – In response to growing customer demand for metal replacement, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) is expanding capacity for its OnForce™ LFT long-fiber specialty thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-lineup-pre-certified-biocompatible-healthcare-colorants-and-additives
Expanded resin families able to incorporate biocompatible colorants and additives include nylon, thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), and polystyrene.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-solutions/performance-additives
Replace metal with thermoplastic for better tactile feel for end users (hot or cold)
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/fiberglass
It is often used in thermoset and thermoplastic composite applications where the fiber is used as reinforcement.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/edgetek-pk-peek-formulations
Edgetek™ PK PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) formulations are one of the highest performing engineering thermoplastics in the industry.
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/high-performance-synthetic-fibers/novoloid-phenolic-fiber
Very compatible with thermoset & thermoplastic resins
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-acquisition-plasticomp
comprehensive approach to design, service and innovation in thermoplastics and composites will enable us to forge even further ahead with our LFT technology, and I'm excited that our teams have joined together in collaboration for the future."
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=1
Avient Launches Industry-First Thermoplastic Composite Panels with Integrated Flame Retardance for Simplified Construction at NAHB International Builders’ Show
https://www.avient.com/idea/achieve-sensory-branding-goals-packaging
Some manufacturers are choosing polymer-metal composites that provide the equivalent weight of metal, but also allow for the design freedom provided by thermoplastics.