https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT
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O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E
B R A N D
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PAINT REPLACEMENT
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/Gravi-Tech - HDPE Meat Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
PROHACCP
D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X
• Magnetic for detection in factory
• EU and FDA food contact compliance
• Durable for repeated use
• Color matching
• Enabled fast and accurate development of a
custom formulation meeting all customer
requirements
• Provided both material and color expertise
from a single source
• Matched color to specific blue providing
visual contrast against meat/food products,
enhancing detectability
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
MAGNETIC + COLOR MATCHING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-luxury-spirit-cap.pdf
LUXURY CLOSURE
MANUFACTURER
L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P
• Specific gravity of 2.2
• White color for metallic surface treatment
• Touch and feel of ceramic
• FDA compliant material
• Formulated a custom, ABS-based material
suitable for electroplating to achieve desired
weight, look, and feel of metal
• Combined material, electroplating, and
application experience and expertise to
support the process from concept to
production
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT
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Masterbatch business.
Merklein studied and graduated in Business Administration from IHK Frankfurt
institution in Germany.
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ENERGY
STORAGE OEM
A Q U E O U S B A T T E R Y G A S K E T
• Sealing performance from -40 to 110°F
• Ability to flow in a long, thin seal design
• Chemical resistance to a proprietary electrolyte solution
• Natural color
• Provided a chemically resistant TPE that
outperformed competitive TPE and thermoplastic
rubber in rigorous customer testing
• Offered material expertise and education to
empower an informed material decision
• Enabled OEM to model and evaluate sealing
performance via design support and data files
• Met global production needs through material
consistency and local technical support
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SEALING + CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/versalloy-xl-flexible-neck-for-lamp.pdf
H Y D RO P O N I C G ROW I N G
S YS T E M B R A N D
F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P
• High flow performance capabilities
• Beautiful finish
• Soft touch
• Supported the development process, from
initial design to product launch, to meet the
needs of both the molder and OEM
• Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a
22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225”
• Provided technical support and shared
process best practices to minimize
cosmetic defects
Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HIGH FLOW + BEAUTIFUL FINISH
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WOUND CARE
MA NUFAC TURER
S E L F - A D H E S I V E B A N D A G E S
• Provided aqueous dispersions that are safe
for uses in contact with human skin and
produce low levels of VOCs
• Offered high antioxidant performance to
protect bandages from degradation and
improve storage time
• Collaborated to deliver effectively and
efficiently with accelerated development
cycles and streamlined operations
Aquamix Additive Formulations
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + COLLABORATION
• Water-based antioxidant dispersion to use in self-adhesive
skin bandages
• Durability and preservation of bandage adhesive
• Efficient development and production
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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T P E E A N D T P U F I L M
M A N U FAC T U R E R
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Keep natural color of product
• No impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented the appearance quality from
yellowing after storage
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
CesaTM Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + CONVENIENCE
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Collaborated with Avient Design team for
design support and material performance
simulation
• Provided great service, with support from
Color & Additive colleagues in Brazil.
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE + LIGHTWEIGHTING
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