Low smoke, low halogen, flame rated and custom colors are also available for upjacketed composite rods. Explore material solutions for fiber optic cable, including engineered fibers, specialty engineered materials, colorants, and additives

in 2011 as assistant controller, a position he held until being named director of finance for the company's Color, Additives and Inks business segment.  He joined the company in 2010 and has since advanced through progressively increasing roles of global responsibility, including external reporting manager; assistant corporate controller; finance director for Color, Additives and Inks; and finance director for

Color and Additives Solutions Overview Colorant and additives overview and capabilities

They deliver compareable performance to prime PA66 glass fiber-filled materials, plus these solutions have excellent surface appearance and colorability, and lower warpage. Excellent surface appearance and colorability

These formulations were specifically developed to help automotive tier suppliers improve operating efficiencies in a challenging business environment,” said James Petrie, marketing director, PolyOne Color and Additives. Morag Girdwood Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Global Color and Additives +44(0) 7890 563137 morag.girdwood@avient.com

These blends create parts that can withstand higher temperatures than standard PEEK, with better post-processing shrinkage control and improved colorability.     The materials also accept color more readily than standard PEEK formulations, supporting the creativity and branding goals of designers.

Backed by robust bio-compatibility pre-testing, healthcare quality systems, and change control standards, these ‘medical grade’ concentrates and pre-color formulations can help minimize risk and avoid high costs of non-compliance. Mevopur™ Custom Colors and Formulations

The company offers manufacturers a full range of polymer and colorant solutions for virtually any wire or cable application, and supports customers globally with technical, development, and testing services at its Innovation Centers worldwide. No matter the application, we have the experience and the appropriate solutions to help customers overcome their challenges,” commented Christoph Palm, general manager, Color & Additives EMEA & India, at PolyOne.

Avient has developed a "Heat Stability Protocol" to screen new additive solutions for their impact on color and NIAS through two full recycle loops at 100% recycled content. This provides minimal effect on color shift and product safety.

Another benefit to incorporating these soft touch materials in packaging is the ability to add color and texture, allowing a package to stand out from the competition on the store shelf. GLS TPEs can be customized for various color effects, levels of opacity and different types of feel and texture.