This new relationship is exciting because it allows us to accelerate development of an important material family and bring new solutions to our customers,” said Chris Pederson, president, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne.  As a result of the license agreement, PolyOne will be able to leverage its formulation expertise to develop new products based on Fortrex technology.

The Pact was developed in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as the first in a global network of initiatives working toward the circular economy. NOTE to journalists: PolyOne is also a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a different but complementary initiative that seeks to work across the plastics value chain on infrastructure development, education and engagement, innovation, and clean up efforts to keep plastic waste in the right place.

Ross added, “During this time we developed more than 400 custom silicone solutions utilizing PolyOne’s specialty silicone colorants, and I would like to extend a special thanks to Tom Manello and the entire team at PolyOne for their ongoing collaboration with us.” Qure Medical uses cutting-edge technology to develop custom low extractable/leachable medical formulations that meet the stringent requirements of the medical industry.

Developed in response to increasing demand from regional brands in China for greater product differentiation, this collection of color and additive formulations also offers to streamline production and reduce manufacturing cost. We’ve developed the Frost Collection to enable brands to create high-end, sophisticated, and engaging bottles in a wide range of color options that also expand design freedom and cost effectiveness.”

For time-sensitive development projects, NEUSoft Express formulations offer 14 standard colors in the U.S. with a planned 14-day lead time. NEU™ Custom Capabilities and NEUSoft™ Thermoplastic Polyurethanes are developed for short-term in-vivo applications that offer good elasticity, radiopacity, excellent UV stability and protection against moisture and oxygen while meeting ISO 10993 & USP Class VI standards.

Developed specifically for healthcare applications, these compounds can offer unmatched performance and aesthetic appeal. Polyetherimide colorants that boost color consistency and streamline your product development

Avient customers can visit these facilities to work with designers and create innovative effects for plastic color and design, using industry trends to streamline product development. The Phoenix Colorworks Center, like all other centers, will also offer onsite or virtual color development, a dedicated design lab, rapid prototyping, Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) trend consultation, and more.

Looking to differentiate in the market and meet the desires of consumers, Difaş worked with Avient to develop a solution for toothbrush handles, combs, and hairbrush handles that utilizes natural filler while also offering high-end colorability and durability.  Avient material science experts are continuously developing innovative solutions that enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals and reduce overall impact on the world’s resources,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing at Avient.

Custom formulations may also be developed to meet specific application or sustainability targets. Brand owners continue to seek ways to be more environmentally responsible and these new bio-polymers were developed to help them achieve those goals,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

he served as President of the company's Global Health Care business and held executive roles with responsibility for several segments, including Global Nonwovens and Continuous Improvement & Sustainability, Business-To-Business, Developing and Emerging Markets, and North Atlantic Consumer Products. As we increase our innovation within the healthcare and consumer products industries, as well as expand in developing and emerging markets, Robert's global business acumen and experience will be invaluable," said