https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-stat-tech-tpes-ptfe-free-lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations-fakuma-2023
Improving the safety and reliability of part performance is a challenge our customers often bring to us,” said Matt Mitchell, director of global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.
In addition to its electrical conductivity, Stat-Tech TPEs offer benefits compared to silicone and thermoset rubber, including simplified manufacturing due to single-step fabrication, more design freedom for complex geometries, and 2-component overmolding directly onto polymer substrates, reducing processing steps.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Glasforms Dowel Bar Application Overview.pdf
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) dowel bars offer advantages over traditional steel or epoxy- coated steel bars: • Electromagnetic transparency: ideal for high- speed toll roads to prevent interference • Corrosion resistance: the GFRP material will not rust or corrode in salt or alkaline environments • Light weight: less than one-third the weight of steel • Does not bond to concrete: eliminates the need for sleeves or grease to allow for expansion and contraction Glasforms™ composite dowel bars are tested and approved to meet the following requirements: • ASTM 1356 Glass Transition Temperature • ASTM D570 Water Absorption • ASTM 2344 Short Beam Strength • ASTM 7617 Transverse Shear Strength Glasforms™ Composite Dowel Bars for Concrete Pavement Construction APPLICATION OVERVIEW WHY GLASFORMS PULTRUDED COMPOSITES?
Matrix Resin Fiber Reinforcement Fiber Content, by Weight (%) Epoxy E-CR or E-Glass >70% MATERIAL TECHNICAL DATA Property Test Procedure Rod Diameter 1.25 in (31.75 mm) 1.50 in (38.10 mm) Glass Transition Temp (Tg) ASTM 1356 100°C Minimum 100°C Minimum Water Absorption 24 hours at 50°C (122°F) ASTM D570 0.03% 0.03% Short Beam Strength (ILSS) ASTM 2344 8,400 psi (58 MPa) 9,200 psi (64 MPa) Transverse Shear Strength ASTM 7617 23,400 psi (160 MPa) 24,640 psi (170 MPa) Traceability Lot number shall be clearly marked on each package/shipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Specialty%2520Inks%2520-%2520BU%2520Overview.pdf
SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-healthcare-portfolio-biomerics’-specialty-medical-solutions
Thermoplastic polyurethanes from Biomerics are used in a variety of medical device applications such as vascular access catheters, introducers, drainage catheters, interventional radiology devices, fluid management, coatings, balloons and wound care.
Biomerics specializes in biomedical materials, compounding, injection molding, extrusion, coating, and medical device fabrication.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-dual-protection-light-barrier-clear-packaging-chinaplas-2014
In some cases, using OnCap Light Shield additives can also eliminate the need to have an extra coating or layer, reducing material usage for increased sustainability.
Initial applications for OnCap Light Shield additives include disposable medical infusion sets, pharmaceutical packaging, pre-filled syringes, film packaging, bottles, and food storage sheet and film.
https://www.avient.com/news/featured-ibex-hammerhead-marine-composite-panels-avient-remove-weight-streamline-production
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
This configuration provides unique characteristics such as strong adhesive properties that allow for improved bonding to various structural materials, as well as to coatings and surface films for increased design flexibility compared to traditional boat building and assembly methods.
https://www.avient.com/news/ibex-2023-avient-featuring-innovative-materials-boatbuilders-offering-lightweighting-and-production-efficiency
Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels are made from continuous glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic face sheets and polyester foam cores.
This configuration provides unique characteristics, such as strong adhesive properties that can improve bonding to various structural materials and to coatings and surface films for increased design flexibility compared to traditional boat building and assembly methods.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Cesa Low Retention Product Bulletin.pdf
These additives minimize the need to apply secondary coatings in order to achieve the same performance.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Eliminates secondary coating operations • Easily delivers the last drop out of a container • Reduces residual content • Reduces production costs • Won’t impact visual clarity • Non-PFAS formulations available APPLICATIONS Cesa Low Retention Additives are suitable for any olefinic application that would benefit from the ability to repel water or fluids, including: • Labware, including pipette tips • Monofilaments • Industrial fixtures • Woven fibers • Platform mats • Molded optical lenses • Medical devices • Extruded films • Carpet fibers • Textiles PRODUCT BULLETIN
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-high-performance-solutions-automotive-interiors
The new materials also provide up to 35% lower scrap rates by enhancing coating consistency, which reduces material bridging and part defects.
VBX 3600 is formulated to meet strict OEM safety standards for instrument panels that require airbag deployment ratings below -36°C.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-may-2021-w-non-gaap-recs.pdf
We are better together through: Keeping Safety First — PolyOne and Clariant are both ACC Responsible Care® companies, and nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people.
Full conformance will be built over subsequent reporting cycles. • Published 2030 performance goals, further enhancing our position as a responsible business creating sustainable, long-term value for its stakeholders. • Scope included legacy PolyOne operations.
Free cash flow conversion calculated as (EBITDA – Capex) / EBITDA Median: 84% Median: 77% HIGH FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Avient reflects 2021 estimated EBITDA of $560M and excludes one-time synergy capture CAPEX ($20M) Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of April 27, 2021 87 89 87 86 82 81 76 88 87 84 82 81 78 77 77 77 76 73 70 69 50 19 A vi en t K W R P P G R P M A V Y F U L G C P F M C IF F H X L U N V R E C L A S H C E B N R F O E E M N G R A H U N K R A S C L A L B Source: Peer data per Bloomberg market data as of April 27, 2021 Total Enterprise Value / 2021E EBITDA Our current valuation with updated guidance implies an EBITDA multiple that is below specialty formulator peers and the majority of our chemical peers.