https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Chain Extenders for rPET Fibers in Automotive - Application Snapshot.pdf
CAR COMPONENT MANUFACTURER A C O U S T I C A N D T H E R M A L M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S • High rPET content without loss of tenacity • High volume production • Color options • Offered a chain extender that supports stable spinning and maintains fiber tenacity to help achieve targeted rPET content • Provided technical support for production scale-up • Proposed different color concentrates suitable for application and polymer grade Cesa™ Fiber Additives – chain extenders for recycled polyester (rPET) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/edgetek-fishing-rod-handle-case-study-one-pager.pdf
FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M • Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic • Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions • Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color + effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of thermoplastic • Avient formulated the TPE used in the air vents for this HVAC system SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and OnFlex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-versaflex-ce-clear-phone-case-1.pdf
PHONE CASE BRAND C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S • Optically clear • Non-yellowing • Good stain resistance • Bondable to PC • Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain resistance and tensile strength • Collaborated on application and technical services to help ensure end product maintained optical clarity when texture was added • Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap • Coordinated across multiple regions for supply continuity and technical support to serve customer’s global needs Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Nymax BIO - Toy gun scope- Application Snapshot.pdf
TOY GUN BRAND S C O P E • Excellent surface appearance • Low shrink performance • Reduce carbon emissions • Competitive price • Delivered good dimensional stability with a low water absorption level • Offered better performance and surface finish without visible fibers as compared with normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66 • Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content, offering low product carbon footprint values to help meet the customers’ sustainability goal Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final.pdf
BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-edgetek-screwdriver-handle.pdf
PREMIUM TOOL BRAND S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E • High impact resistance • High tensile strength • Aesthetic surface • Good processability • Customized a nylon 6 based formulation, with an emphasis on the impact properties and processability, yet delivering the desired aesthetic surface • Met the customer’s aggressive timeline and helped troubleshoot application needs to determine the best material solution Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/emea-automotive-case-study-off-road-vehicle.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/MAXXAM NHFR Push Buttons Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Appliance Manufacturer APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER P U S H B U T T O N S • Non-halogen to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • High aesthetics • Provided a non-halogenated solution while improving the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design, regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Norbert - Bio 2024.pdf
NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world.