THE CHALLENGE Traditionally, automakers have paired leather interior door panels with luxury vehicles to achieve an overall high-end look. THE IMPACT The Avient solution eliminated processing issues the supplier had encountered with competitive materials, such as air entrapment and demolding difficulties.

Adding to the list of challenges, silicone rubber carries a high price tag. THE IMPACT The launch of the glow-in-the-dark control grips exceeded the company’s expectations.

With customers across the globe, the company places high standards on its products. THE IMPACT Avient’s comprehensive technical collaboration quickly found solutions to the customer’s myriad challenges.

HIGH STRENGTH Ballistic composites offer a combination of robust strength and lightweight properties, making them highly effective in resisting impacts.

Based on the requirements provided, we recommended Geon™ M5705, a high flow vinyl molding material for outdoor use. THE IMPACT Moving from painted metal to pre-colored Geon M5705 material reduced Smart Hero’s manufacturing costs by over $300,000 annually, due to lower scrap rates and the elimination of painting.

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High-performance outdoor products require innovative materials. Polystrand™ aPET thermoplastic composite tri-ply laminate solution replaced metal and provided an impact resistant and corrosion-proof composite material to prevent dents and rust. Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock provided a corrosion-proof custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life

We review and communicate the human health and environmental impacts of our products throughout the value chain. We are continually monitoring the REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) candidate list, U.S. Explore our versatile range of high opaque water based inks for cotton and polyester

To download a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY The two new super tough nylons are available in black and provide excellent notched impact resistance, including at cold temperatures. These super tough nylons were developed to provide our customers new, recycled, lower carbon footprint options for high-performance material needs,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.

Specialty sheet and rollstock: Valiant™ healthcare packaging solutions for sterile medical device trays and diagnostic kits include options with high barrier technology for pharmaceutical unit dosage and combination device packaging. Royalite™ flame retardant, UL- listed sheet materials provide the chemical resistance, formability and impact strength needed for large medical and electronic housings.  Both Valiant and Royalite offerings meet the high quality standards and regulatory requirements of the medical industry.