The annual Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that further environmental advantages in design, material, and end-of-life management.   Avient’s Color Prediction Service (CPS) is the first digital tool of its kind that can illustrate the color possibilities or limitations of certain types of recycled resins (PCR) prior to laboratory trials. As early adopters of our PCR Color Prediction Service, L’Oréal achieved consistent colors across various PCR grades in different countries, enabling them to launch with fewer color iterations and color trials, thereby reducing complexity and increasing speed.”

Avient is fully committed to increasing opportunities to expand the use of recycled polymers, addressing any barriers that arise either during the recycling process or when customers want to incorporate PCR content into existing or new applications,” said Norbert Merklein, vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions of Color, Additives and Inks at Avient. Calculating the Color Gamut The PCR Color Prediction Service, helps brand owners understand what colors are achievable based on the amount of PCR used.

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At a time when we are all conscious about air quality and purity to protect our health, there is a growing demand for filters with superior performance,” said Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager of Color & Additives Asia at Avient. Media contact Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia Avient Corporation +86 21 6028 4888 jennifer.huang@@avient.com

OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Commercially available in North America, the new specialty Versaflex grades are translucent and offer excellent colorability. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Molders and brand owners in the region trust us to help with complex decisions along the product development lifecycle,” said Robert Zusy, general manager, PolyOne Distribution. Caption: From automotive parts to packaging and vibrant coloration, PolyOne is showcasing new innovations and ideas for building smarter and more efficient products at Plastimagen 2016. Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Say Eng Lee, general manager of Color Asia. Media contact Jennifer Huang Manager, Marketing Communications Asia PolyOne Corporation +86 21 6028 4888 jennifer.huang@avient.com

PolyOne is very pleased to work with Resol, helping them explore new possibilities in design and manufacturing and play a part in the success of the Vela table,” said Holger Kronimus, vice president Europe and general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials, Europe for PolyOne.  Working with PolyOne to transition from metal to plastic helped Resol increase its design options, lower overall weight and reduce manufacturing complexity, PolyOne was also able to help Resol achieve excellent aesthetics with molded-in color while eliminating the cost and hassles of painting. Media contact Matt Defosse Marketing Communications Manager, Europe PolyOne Corporation +49 6407-907-0386 matt.defosse@avient.com

PolyOne opened a new facility in Pune in 2014, initially focused on the production of colorant and additive concentrates to serve end markets such as transportation, electronics & electrical, healthcare, wire & cable, and packaging. We're now able to better serve our valued customers in India with domestic production of TPEs," said Vikas Vij, managing director, India, at PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

These new TPEs can help electronics brands and OEMs successfully and sustainably deliver on color, material, and finish trends without the fear of surface blooms.” Media contacts Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation michelle.maniscalco@avient.com Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia Avient Corporation +86 21-6028-4888 jennifer.huang@avient.com