executive team, and the event will conclude with a question and answer session.

I look forward to leveraging these investments through increased collaboration among our fantastic team of associates in

At the same time, I am equally pleased that Kurt will now focus on serving PolyOne’s largest and global customers as the leader of our key account team.

Ross added, “During this time we developed more than 400 custom silicone solutions utilizing PolyOne’s specialty silicone colorants, and I would like to extend a special thanks to Tom Manello and the entire team at PolyOne for their ongoing collaboration with us.”

Michael has a proven track record of leading global teams and delivering specialty innovation and growth," said

For the brace, Avient's engineering team developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional, hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any potential cracks from propagating.

Expert team that collaborates with medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers to provide an unparalleled combination of material and application knowledge, advanced technical resources, and logistics expertise to optimize medical component performance and mitigate risk.

For the brace, Avient's engineering team developed and analyzed three options: a unidirectional, hybrid carbon and glass fiber profile; a unidirectional carbon fiber profile; and finally, a profile made with both a unidirectional carbon fiber and a transverse engineered fabric, which had the advantage of minimizing any potential cracks from propagating.

Avient customers can work directly with ColorWorks teams in the early stages of product development to help shorten their time to market, control costs, and manage color consistently across the globe.  

The PolyOne team works collaboratively with medical device manufacturers, offering a variety of support services, including part and mold design, manufacturing, agency approval, and other services to minimize the time and help manage the risks involved in bringing a new medical device to the market.