https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
Rubber and Plastics Manufacturers industry average.
We are continuously making a positive impact through our innovative portfolio of technologies that
enable our customers to improve plastic recyclability and reduce the amount of material required
for packaging.
That is
why Avient joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/goals-commitments/about-us
What we do: Materials Science
In 2022, we expanded our materials offering with the acquisition of the protective materials business of DSM, including the Dyneema® brand, the World’s Strongest Fiber™.
As of December 31, 2023, Avient employed approximately 9,300 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-unveils-specialty-polymers-and-colorants-fakuma-2018
They can be customized for various polymers, and enable unique artisanal looks in plastic.
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Polymers: Composite materials that provide the look, feel and sound of metal, but deliver the design freedom of a polymer
PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-recognized-innovation-and-excellence-china
SHANGHAI – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, was recently recognized for its contributions to innovation in advanced material development by two leading publications in China.
Automobile & Parts magazine honored PolyOne for several advanced material technologies that have been commercialized in the Chinese market, including Therma-Tech™ for efficient, low-energy LED lighting and LubriOne™ PEEK materials for power tools, bushings and bearing components.
HC360 magazine selected PolyOne as one of the outstanding leading brands committed to promoting the development of China’s plastics industry over the last year.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives
Plastics applications in automotive and other industries face a lot of wear-and-tear in daily use.
Marine Application Material Solutions
Snowmobile Application Material Solutions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/TPEs for Healthcare Industry Bulletin.pdf
Versaflex™ & Versalloy™ Specialty Engineered Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare Applications
Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions for demanding healthcare applications,
Avient has performance-grade materials that are approved for USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
Formulated
without phthalate plasticizers, several of our grades offer high clarity, bond to a variety of substrates and can
be customized.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/bergamid-seat-fastener-case-study.pdf
Design flexibility = fast customization: Plastic offers
much greater design freedom than metal, enabling the
company to quickly develop and produce variations of
the seat securement part for different customers
The materials
also allow designers to integrate features into the part
without the need for fasteners or secondary operations.
Further, the material costs for Bergamid resin are lower
than those of bent steel plate.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/specific-gravity-tpe-selection
Raw material cost
Raw material cost
Choose the material with the lower cost; this cost is essentially on a lbs-volume basis and is used throughout the rubber and plastic industry.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/specific-gravity-tpe-selection?rtype[]=1164
Raw material cost
Raw material cost
Choose the material with the lower cost; this cost is essentially on a lbs-volume basis and is used throughout the rubber and plastic industry.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-hold-fourth-quarter-2023-conference-call
NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, intends to release its fourth quarter 2023 earnings before the market opens on
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Plastic Waste