https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/OnColor REC Door Panel Case Study Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM I N T E R I O R D O O R P A N E L • Available for multiple resins and approved OEM colors • Maintain performance characteristics of traditional raw materials that use conventional carbon black • Pass REACH and RoHS requirements • Retain color consistency and stability • Provide a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation that aligns with ISO 14067:2018 • Provided recycled content formulations that met all design and engineering goals while achieving sustainability targets • Provided effective alternative to materials using virgin carbon black • Achieved color stability under xenon arc and TUV methodology • Supplied necessary PCF calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland and aligning with ISO 14067 requirements OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/hiformer-case-study.pdf
C A S T A N D B L O W N F I L M LEADING PACKAGING FILM SUPPLIER • Improve quality, limiting melt fracture and die built up • Increase productivity, reducing cleaning frequency • More sustainable manufacturing process • Regulatory compliance HIFORMER™ Liquid Polymer Processing Aid AVIENT SOLUTION • Increased processing efficiency and overall productivity with low let down ratio • Delivered significant improvement in melt fracture and die build up • Sustainability benefits provided, including possibility for longer production runs, reduced energy consumption and less waste WHY AVIENT K E Y RE Q U I RE M E N T S P R O D U C T I V I T Y + S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y LEARN MORE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-09/Cesa MAX Architectural Roofing Case Study Snapshot.pdf
ROOF MANUFACTURER A R C H I T E C T U R A L R O O F I N G • Remove brominated, antimony oxide, or halogenated flame retardants (FR) from the manufacturing environment and provide an option for fire safety protection to construction markets that have banned halogen FR • Achieve non-compromising performance in impact, dimensional stability, and E84 (Class A, B, C) testing • Maintain color and aesthetics in harsh sun exposure • Provided a non-halogen FR solution that met the customer’s sustainability and fire safety requirements • Delivered optimal performance in the final product and fully passed necessary fire testing • Offered a Smartbatch Combination Colorant & Additive solution with FR that provided optimal color stability Cesa MAX Flame Retardant Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Citroen Ami MIC for PP Body_Case Study Snapshot.pdf
STELLANTIS E L E C T R I C Q U A D R I C Y C L E B O D Y • Replace paint on metal/plastic for lightweighting and CO2 footprint reduction • Develop new model shade in specified polypropylene grades • Ensure batch-to-batch color consistency for seamless part pairing • Fulfill requirements for wear and weathering resistance • Supported painted steel replacement with look-alike molded-in-color solution • Color matched new model shade and adapted formulation to different polypropylene grades • Fulfilled strict color variation tolerances to ensure seamless part pairing • Optimized the formulation for scratch, friction, stress whitening, and UV resistance • Offered molded-in color solutions for other electric quadricycle models Smartbatch FX for Paint Replacement KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-custom-pa-grade-led-heat-sink-1.pdf
© 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 LIGHTING MANUFACTURER H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R L E D • PA based grade to replace aluminum • High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK • Electrically conductive • Easy moulding • Improved light output compared to alternative materials • Improved corrosion resistance and weight reduction • It gave the customer more design possibilities and a more cost effective solution Customized PA based grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-therma-tech-automotive-plate-heat-exchanger-1.pdf
© 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURER P L A T E H E A T E X C H A N G E R • High thermal conductivity • Very good flow rate for thin walls • Chemical resistance to glycol • Good aging for both chemical & temperature resistance • Improved thermal performance by eliminating the effects of corrosion • Reduced overall part weight • Provided greater design freedom meaning a more complex part could be designed and molded • Enabled several heat exchangers to be consolidated into one, saving space in the vehicle and increasing efficiency Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-fr-fridge-base.pdf
GLOBAL FRIDGE MANUFACTURER R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E • Provide 5VA flame retardant rating • Utilize existing molds • Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current material • Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part • High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge • Maintain or reduce weight • Expedited development time, providing solutions ready for testing within a week • Enabled first time approval through close customer collaboration • Provided excellent in person support to both customer and moulder throughout trials • Gave technical advice on how to adjust processing parameters, enabling the use of existing molds with the new material Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool GLOBAL CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R C A B I N E T S • PC-based solution with good impact strength • UL 94 V-0 certification • Dimensionally stable • Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution with high modulus and high impact strength • Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm • Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific white requirements and maintained good color stability even after long-term production at high temperatures • Ensured high flowability so the material could be injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the metal frame Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-01/Swimming Pool Application Snapshot.pdf
ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L • Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment • UV resistance for durability over years of use • Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping costs and simplify installation • Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand solution provides excellent UV, creep, and corrosion resistance • Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal • Rolled product enabled standard shipping vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL delivery Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/entry-door-1-page-case-study.pdf
Entry door 1-page case study EXTERIOR DOORS R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide: • Corrosion resistance • Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris • Structural performance to meet regional wind load requirements • Improved resistance to corrosion and moisture degradation • Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs. unreinforced metal • Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet metal while maintaining structural performance Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber reinforced composite laminate thermally bonded to steel door skin KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?