Building on the design concept from SurfCo, Avient conducted additional R&D work to formulate a specialty thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could be coextruded with polypropylene (PP) film and meet the high expectations of SurfCo and surfers everywhere. In response to the tests, Avient leveraged its expansive portfolio of specialty additives to tailor the TPE for enhanced UV resistance and to inhibit mold growth—leading to an end product that would perform better for longer. Charging ahead, the company has continued to leverage Avient’s technology and technical expertise to pursue the commercialization of additional anti-skid products for marine and military vessels, and non-slip products for the pool, bath, and walkway markets.

GARRATT Senior Vice President, President Color, Additives & Inks–EMEA Michael A. Garratt is senior vice president, president, Color, Additives & Inks for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.

Kronimus joined Avient in March 1999, and in addition to leading the company’s engineered materials business in Europe and India, also serves as Avient’s legal representative in the region, responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local governments and associations. Kronimus served as International Controller and Finance Director as well as other positions of financial, commercial and plant management in Avient’s Color, Additives & Ink business unit.

In addition, he serves as the primary point of contact for Avient’s shareholders. He joined Avient in 2011 as Assistant Controller and later served as Director, Finance for the company’s Global Color, Additives & Inks business segment.

Additional detail, systems, and performance metrics are provided in the Occupational Health & Safety section of this report. In addition, our materials allow for infrastructure, telecommunications and technology to function.

It is also possible to add additional surface texture to a finished product by bead-blasting or chemically texturing the mold used in processing either material. With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.

It is also possible to add additional surface texture to a finished product by bead-blasting or chemically texturing the mold used in processing either material. With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.

It is also possible to add additional surface texture to a finished product by bead-blasting or chemically texturing the mold used in processing either material. With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.

It is also possible to add additional surface texture to a finished product by bead-blasting or chemically texturing the mold used in processing either material. With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.

It is also possible to add additional surface texture to a finished product by bead-blasting or chemically texturing the mold used in processing either material. With the right additives, TPEs can also hold up to UV.