During the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become apparent that globalization raises a number of issues. All four sites are ISO 13485 certified and use a harmonized raw material range as the base for globally available Mevopur standard portfolios and for custom formulations. All Mevopur production sites offer change control agreements beyond Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number. 

SHANGHAI – February 25, 2021– Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today launched its Versaflex™ CE 3130 series – engineered thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) to overcome the challenge of surface blooms on overmolded consumer electronics and boost productivity. Our new Versaflex CE 3130 series materials integrate lasting aesthetics and functionality,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Versaflex CE 3130 formulations are currently manufactured in Asia and available globally.

Vehicle designers want to establish and distinguish their EV brands with exciting new colors that reflect consumers’ environmental priorities, and we’re responding to this trend with stylish options,” explained Gary Fielding, global director of marketing, Color & Additives at PolyOne.   NOTE to EDITORS: EVs remain a novelty in the automotive space, accounting for less than 2% of global vehicle sales, but demand is increasing and expected to grow from slightly over 1 million vehicles in 2017 to 11 million vehicles by 2025, according to a recent report by BloombergNEF. PolyOne Corporation, with 2018 revenues of $3.5 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

And with PolyOne’s global reach, material consistency is a given. This new product underscores our commitment to formulating solutions for tomorrow’s automotive needs,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Performance Products and Solutions, at PolyOne. PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

SHANGHAI – December 14, 2023 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today unveils an expansion of its Cesa™ Withstand™ portfolio to include new grades of antimicrobial and antifungal additives. There is a strong global trend and awareness for enhanced well-being, comfort, and safety in the post-pandemic era,” said Bob Lee, General Manager, Color and Additives Greater China at Avient. They are currently manufactured in Asia and are commercially available globally.  

We’re excited to add the new Versaflex grade to our expanding set of solutions that enable customers to continue pursuing product innovation and meet market demands,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2018 revenues of $2.9 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as:

CLEVELAND – October 27, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced commercial availability of two new patent-pending Trilliant™ healthcare formulations. Heightened disinfection requires materials that retain mechanical and physical performance in the face of these effective, but harsh, chemistries,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. These new series are commercially available globally.

CLEVELAND – November 10, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today introduced its newest sustainable material family: Artisan™ thermoplastics. Efficiency meets beauty with this next generation of high performing, pre-colored solutions,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. The Artisan nylon grade is globally available in a range of customizable colors.

Catheter manufacturers can now offer a commercially viable product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and gain significant market advantage,” said Craig Nikrant, president, PolyOne Global Specialty Engineered Materials.  PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America Global Media Relations Manager PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

CLEVELAND – June 22, 2021 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the launch of three patent-pending grades for the point-of-sale and consumer markets. The pandemic has given rise to more frequent cleaning and disinfecting, and this new normal is fueling demand for materials that can endure increased chemical exposure without degrading,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Edgetek ET8900 CR materials are available globally.