https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Ashish Khandpur_Bio.pdf
Khandpur held a series of roles with increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President, Transportation & Electronics business group, from 2019 to 2021; Executive Vice President, Electronics & Energy business group, from 2017 to 2019; and Senior Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer, from 2014 to 2017, among other roles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyone%2520Barbastro_ISO%25209001_2015%2520EXP%25202021.pdf
Industrial Valle del Cinca s/n Apartado 18 22300 Barbastro, Huesca Spain has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by: ISO 9001:2015 The Quality Management System is applicable to: DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION OF TECHNICAL THERMOPLASTICS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur.pdf
Khandpur held a series of roles with increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President, Transportation & Electronics business group, from 2019 to 2021; Executive Vice President, Electronics & Energy business group, from 2017 to 2019; and Senior Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer, from 2014 to 2017, among other roles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Dr. Ashish K. Khandpurv3.pdf
Khandpur held a series of roles with increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President, Transportation & Electronics business group, from 2019 to 2021; Executive Vice President, Electronics & Energy business group, from 2017 to 2019; and Senior Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer, from 2014 to 2017, among other roles.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Citroen Ami MIC for PP Body_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
STELLANTIS E L E C T R I C Q U A D R I C Y C L E B O D Y • Replace paint on metal/plastic for lightweighting and CO2 footprint reduction • Develop new model shade in specified polypropylene grades • Ensure batch-to-batch color consistency for seamless part pairing • Fulfill requirements for wear and weathering resistance • Supported painted steel replacement with look-alike molded-in-color solution • Color matched new model shade and adapted formulation to different polypropylene grades • Fulfilled strict color variation tolerances to ensure seamless part pairing • Optimized the formulation for scratch, friction, stress whitening, and UV resistance • Offered molded-in color solutions for other electric quadricycle models Smartbatch FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/tpes-for-automotive-industry-bulletin.pdf
OnFlex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers Solutions for Automotive Applications To keep up with industry demands, regulatory challenges and end-user preferences, it’s imperative to consider the influence of material specifications at the beginning of the product development cycle.
Contact Avient to tap into our material science expertise and comprehensive product development support services to help you bring your ideas to market faster. www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Advanced simulation captures part performance for fibre reinforced thermoplastics_Case_Study.pdf
Avient and Hexagon used Digimat to develop anisotropic long fibre material data for a molded connector rod.
This more accurate simulation of the application increases the confidence level of success and greatly reduces development time and cost.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-strengthmembers.pdf
FL.Datasheet StrengthMembers.indd FIBER OPTICAL CABLES MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Key Features • Dielectric strength members • Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm • Available Forms: Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed • Shapes: Flat or round FIBER-LINE® FIBERS FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) • Carbon Fiber • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • Nylon Polyamide • Technora® FIBER-LINE® PERFORMANCE ADDING COATINGS • FIBER-LINE® Wearcoat™: Abrasion Resistance* • FIBER-LINE® Bondcoat™: Ahdesion Promotion* • FIBER-LINE® Protexcoat™: UV Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Colorcoat™: Color Identification* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®: Water Absorbing Protection* • FIBER-LINE® Swellcoat®Blocker: Block Water Migration* FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS W/ STRENGTH MEMBERS • Strength members in cables • Steel replacement Overview FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high performance strength members.
STRENGTH MEMBERS FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS FIBER OPTICAL CABLES MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Key Features • Dielectric strength members • Sizes Available: 0.175 mm – 18.00 mm • Available Forms: Flat, Twisted, Cords, Rovings, & Jacketed • Shapes: Flat or round FIBER-LINE® FIBERS FOR STRENGTH MEMBERS • Kevlar® Para-Aramid • Vectran® Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) • Zylon® Polybenzyloate (PBO) • Carbon Fiber • Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) • PET Polyester • Fiberglass • Nylon Polyamide • Technora® FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE ADDING POLYMER JACKETS • LDPE, MDPE, HDPE** • PP** • ETFE** • Polyurethane** • PVC** • PFA** • PVDF** • EPC** Overview FIBER-LINE® develops, produces, and markets a full line of high performance strength members.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/b-c-industry-bulletin.pdf
DESIGN & PROCESSING Material flexibility and customization, extrusion and molding optimization techniques SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science, application development, technical service VISUAL AESTHETICS Custom colors, deep shades, special effects SOLUTION: Metallic colorants, granite & woodgrain effects DURABILITY Wind & impact resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant or IR/UV resistant additives, dimensional stabilizers TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Antimicrobial Additives Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth— reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface and through thickness, protecting finished part • Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves • Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces • Bath surrounds, liners & inserts Scratch & Mar Resistance Additives For applications requiring resistance to daily surface abrasion, and management of surface energy • Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters • Outdoor furniture • Playground equipment Flame Retardant Additives Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating a char to limit oxygen at the flame source • Wire & cable • Telecommunications • Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit • Exterior siding & cladding • Housings UV and Light Blocking Additives UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of UV radiation while light blocking additives protect products sensitive to light • Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings • Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking, railings & shutters Anti-static and Conductive Additives Controls build-up of static charges to create static-dissipated parts while reducing related dust accumulation • Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing • Junction boxes • Flooring • 5G enabling Chemical Foaming Agents Reduces weight and density without compromising mechanical properties • Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels • Decking, fencing & railings Optimization Additives Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production while allowing improved dimensional stability and energy efficiency, among other processing benefits • Used in extrusion and injection molding processes to improve thermal conductivity, and lower processing temperatures and energy consumption Laser Marking Supports design and production flexibility and offers a new level of control in marking polymers with speed and clarity • Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture • Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings Anti-counterfeiting Additives Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies that enable positive identification versus counterfeit products • Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings • Telecommunications • Potable water equipment Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Capstock Technology Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer • Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture • Fencing, decking & railings Sustainable Colorants & Additives Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen to meet industry requirements and legislation, and designed to lower environmental impact while improving sustainability • Green building roofing • OSHA compliance • Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building & material credits FX Special Effects Colorants Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive colorant technologies to provide special surface effects • Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails • Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters • Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries • Pool decks • Coping • In-ground swimming pools Metallic Flooring & Stain Colorants Colorants designed to give concrete floors and surfaces a distinctive appearance • Concrete flooring • Countertops • Decorative concrete • Walls While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other building & construction needs.
Our range of world-class services includes: Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated colors, and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk Field Technical Service: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals To learn more visit www.avient.com or call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) B&C Industry Bulletin B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Case Study Cable Reel.pdf
POWER & LIGHTING MANUFACTURER/MOLDER S M A L L C A B L E R E E L • Meet color requirement of medium-tone gray for polypropylene (PP) cable reel application • Low cost color development • Short lead time to fit production schedule • Offered readily available standard color (Mid Grey – OC7UFF) to meet customer request • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR to keep costs down • Shipped colorant sample within one day of inquiry • Allowed sample parts to be molded within three days to accommodate schedule Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?