https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/onflex-af-cup-holder-mat-case-study-one-pager.pdf
EUROPEAN OEM &
TIER 2 MOLDER
C U P H O L D E R M A T
• Low odor material
• Excellent surface finish
• Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties
and lower density than previous solution
with a specialty TPE grade
• Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including
soft touch and low gloss finish
• Offered global support and production
capabilities to allow molder to source the
grade globally
OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LOW VOC/FOG + SURFACE FINISH
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GLOBAL SERVICE
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Versaflex OM TPEs for Sealing Ring of Blood Lancet.pdf
BLOOD LANCET
MANUFACTURER
S E A L I N G R I N G
• Compliance with strict regulations for medical materials
• Excellent sealing performance
• Good compression set
• Provided a recycled TPE solutions
compared to silicone without increasing
system cost
• Delivered a TPE that complied with ISO
10993-4 & -5 and USP Class VI
• Supported a change to an injection molded
material to ease production and enhance
assembly capabilities
Versaflex™ HC TPEs – OM1040-1 Grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
REGULATORY NEEDS + GOOD SEALING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tech Service Stock Tank Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTAINER OEM
S T O C K T A N K
• Reduce container weight
• Optimize throughput and provide internal training to
sustain processing optimization
• Minimize scrap
• Improve surface appearance
• Deployed an experienced field technician
who was able to reduce tank weight by 30%
through processing adjustments
• Provided an additional lightweighting
opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical
foaming agent (CFA) process
• Trained customer on CFA processing and
collaborated to create a new CFA offering
for further optimization
• Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap
rates and improved part appearance
Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
OPTIMIZED PROCESSING
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Small Order Service Personal Care Application Snapshot.pdf
PERSONAL CARE
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURER
B O T T L E S A N D C L O S U R E S
• Achieve a lower cost on low volume orders
• Accommodate a large number of custom designs with
rapid color development and matching
• Gain quick turnaround for colorant orders
• Offered flat pricing with a minimum order
quantity (MOQ) of 10 pounds
• Eliminated low-volume surcharges, driving
leaner inventory management
• Implemented shorter development lead
times to enable faster market access
• Provided 3-day order lead times
ColorMatrix™ Small Order Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SMALLER ORDERS + SPEED TO MARKET
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/ColorMatrix LQ_Corrugated sheet _Case study snapshot.pdf
U-PVC WALL
CEILING PRODUCER
C O R R U G A T E D S H E E T
• Achieved the beige color target with a
uniform coloring process, ensuring a high-
quality sheet appearance
• Adjusted color strength in sheet production
using online controls at the pump controller
• Maintained a clean operation by eliminating
powdery pigments in the workplace
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + SAFETY
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
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• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Color consistency and good surface finish
• Maintain good mechanical properties and shore hardness
of the extruded sheet
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Stan Tone HC Plus Menstrual Cups Snapshot.pdf
SILICONE PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER
M E N S T R U A L C U P S
• Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets
healthcare industry material requirements
• Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for
liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
• Offered a USP Class VI certified,
biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion
with necessary regulatory support to meet
the stringent demands of healthcare
product manufacturing
• Provided color customization options
through personalized communication and
high-level technical support
Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions
for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CUSTOMIZATION + BIOCOMPATIBILITY
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Oncolor bio colorant -smartwatch housing -case study snapshot.pdf
FITNESS
SMARTWATCH
BRAND
S M A R T W A T C H H O U S I N G
• Reduce carbon footprint at least 30% by using bio-based
material
• Meet physical properties requirements such as impact
strength, UV resistance, and thermal resistance
• Provide small lot quantity for various colors
• Offered bio-based colorants to support
carbon footprint reduction
• Maintained over 80% of mechanical
properties of materials and passed QSUN &
QUV test
• Offered supply flexibilities in low volume for
a high mix of colors
OnColor Bio Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + BIO-BASED MATERIAL
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artery tourniquet
EEG WEARABLE
MANUFACTURER
P A R T S O F E E G H E A D S E T
• Compliance with medical regulation USP Class VI
• Increase production efficiency with a simple injection
process
• High transparency with soft touch
KEY REQUIREMENTS
COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH
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Satisfied USP Class VI regulatory
requirements for skin contact
• Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs
capable of meeting the desired feel
• Eased production of buckle design with
injection moldable solutions
Versaflex CL TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
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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.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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