in the second quarter of 2016 decreased from from Sale of and proceeds from other assets

Avient collaborated with a leading global automotive OEM and its injection molder to eliminate paint from a new vehicle’s interior.

As a result, Avient revenue from sustainable solutions has more than tripled compared to 2016.

At Avient, we understand your challenges, from color design to design for recycling.

We've interviewed Chris Lefteri, Marshall Hamachi, and Owen Foster to glean their insights on materials-centric design, plus rounded up some success stories from the Avient Design team to illustrate how this concept plays out in the real world. 

Protected membranes from effects of flora, fungi and algae Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage How can you make the most of color, from design through processing?

Protected membranes from effects of flora, fungi and algae Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage How can you make the most of color, from design through processing?

Information on application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage (Chinese language version) Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage How can you make the most of color, from design through processing?

to remain modestly levered at 2.9x adjusted EBITDA while also expanding adjusted EBITDA margins from 12% to 18%, the highest amongst our formulator peers." They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the acquisition of the Dyneema business; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the purchase agreement; completion of the consultation process with the relevant Dutch works council; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the proposed acquisition of the Dyneema business and possible sale of the distribution business; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

Avient formulates Social Plastic® from Plastic Bank into custom Maxxam™ REC recycled polyolefins, used to make Hager’s new cubyko leaf outdoor socket and switch. Avient helped achieve this success by developing customized versions of its Maxxam™ REC Recycled Polyolefin Formulations, which contain 50% recycled ocean-bound plastic content, using Social Plastic® feedstock from Plastic Bank. Customers rely on the group’s safe and simple products and solutions which range from energy distribution, cable management and wiring accessories to building automation, security systems and energy management under the brands Hager, Berker, Bocchiotti / Iboco, Elcom and E3/DC.