https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/2022 Automotive Industry Overview Brochure.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED POLYMERS ELASTOMERS ADVANCED COMPOSITES COLORANTS ADDITIVES PLASTISOLS VINYL POWDERS DESIGN & COLOR SERVICES ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY We are committed to helping you be more sustainable, and our advanced materials aim to support your commitments and meet industry demands.
Our global team is here to accelerate development and part approvals, supporting you with: • Materials that meet over 500 automotive polymer OEM specifications • More than 14,000 color and additive approvals for OEM specifications, including more than 2,000 UL94-registered concentrates and pre-colors • Advanced design and color expertise PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS Specialized polymers and composites • Thermoplastic Elastomers • Recycled and Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomers • Long Fiber Reinforced Formulations • Thermally Conductive Formulations • Static Dissipative, Electrically Conductive, and EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations • Pre-Colored Thermoplastics for Premium Finishes • Engineered Polymer Formulations • Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates Colorants, additives, and plastisols • Solid & Liquid Colorants (special effects & bio-based) • Colorant and Additive Concentrates • Functional and Performance Additives (UV, FR, antimicrobial, and more) • Liquid Additives • Chemical Foaming and Nucleating Agents • High-Temperature Concentrates • Silicone Dispersions • Vinyl Powders and Plastisols Design & Color Services • Avient Design • ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers UNDERHOOD Air Management Fuel Systems Filters/Cleaners Engines/Power train Fans & Shrouds Engine & Cam Covers Fluid Reservoirs Sealing Systems Wire & Cable and Connectors Battery Systems & Supports EV Battery Systems Sensors/Controls/Actuators Turbo/Super Chargers Control Modules/Valves Gears & Hoses HVAC Systems Electrical Control Units EXTERIOR Move over metal... our material and colorant solutions enable you to replace metal and paint while improving miles per gallon or per charge.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Walter Ripple_Bio.pdf
He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to vice president and general manager.
Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Walter Ripplepdf.pdf
He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to Vice President and General Manager.
Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/WalterRipple_bio.pdf
He served in various sales and marketing leadership roles within the company’s global thermoplastic elastomers division, culminating in his promotion to Vice President and General Manager.
Before joining Avient, he held various commercial roles in the specialty elastomers and specialty polybutylene businesses at Shell Chemical Company.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-medical-tpe-grades-formulated-without-animal-derivatives
CLEVELAND – July 31, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced the addition of eight new grades to its healthcare portfolio of Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
https://www.avient.com/news/global-premium-brands-count-polyone-s-inspired-colors-materials-and-finishes-luxury-packaging
Brand owners who collaborate with PolyOne are taking advantage of Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations, metallic-effect GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and InVisiOSM Color and Design Services.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-improves-driver-experience-new-onflex-lo-automotive-interiors
MANNHEIM, Germany – PolyOne unveiled new OnFlex™ LO thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) today at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference (Stand 83A).
https://www.avient.com/news/inspiration-innovation-polyone-launches-all-new-website
In a single website, users can now find PolyOne solutions for thermoplastic elastomers, plasticizers, engineered materials, colorants, additives and more.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-collaborates-tenpoint-crossbows-innovate-and-improve-product-performance
TenPoint® crossbows, as well as its Horton® and Wicked Ridge® crossbow product lines, incorporate PolyOne solutions from its broad portfolio of materials, including soft-touch thermoplastic elastomers, sound-dampening materials, and high-strength engineered technologies.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-highlights-new-automotive-solutions-vdi-engineering-plastics-conference
New metal replacement solutions and thermoplastic elastomers for sealing applications help manufacturers effectively and economically increase fuel efficiency, reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and improve manufacturing efficiencies.