For this and other reasons, LED usage in vehicles is growing rapidly – the LED lighting market is expected to reach almost $94 billion by 2020¹. ¹McKinsey & Company, Lighting the Way: Perspectives on the global lighting market, 2012 

CLEVELAND– September 5, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the availability of a robust material solutions platform for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) applications for the North American market. With the expected growth in electric vehicles, there will logically be a much greater need for EV charging stations,” said Mayendran Pillay, marketing director, Color & Additives North America.

Avient has an ongoing commitment to sustainability, whether through bio-polymers, recycled solutions, or supporting the growth of sustainable infrastructure,” said Matt Mitchell, director of global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. We are constantly working on new formulations to overcome customer’s challenges and respond to market demands.

PolyOne’s formulated rigid vinyl, with inherent properties of durability, flame retardance and impact resistance, is an effective and efficient choice for many LED applications,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Performance Products & Solutions for PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

In the rapidly evolving market for light emitting diode (LED) products, manufacturers need to innovate or risk quickly falling behind. By replacing metal with engineered thermal composites, Kruunutekniikka has been able to drive growth in the emerging solid-state LED lighting market with a solution that is innovative, sought after, cost effective and consistent with the company’s ongoing effort to facilitate sustainable practices.

The larger handle suited their target market of older individuals making it safer and easier to use.  The new formulation allowed them to go after new markets, including commercial kitchens, and improved cost efficiencies to balance the increased part size.

This new product underscores our commitment to formulating solutions for tomorrow’s automotive needs,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Performance Products and Solutions, at PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Karibu selected our TPE and colorants because they are superior to conventional products,” said Michelle Hearn, director of marketing for PolyOne GLS. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Corporation +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

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The outdoor sports and equipment industry is a growing market for PolyOne, and the company is well positioned to deliver on its customers’ most demanding requirements for specialty materials. Trade Media Contact: Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com