A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.

It is important that a supplier can offer technical support to help customers test materials, overcome manufacturing issues, and ensure optimum processing parameters are used.   Avient’s Technical Services Team can assist with material testing and processing optimization.  

Pederson has leveraged both his highly-technical expertise and P&L business leadership to great success.  Chris has distinguished himself through his proven leadership skills, deep technical expertise in composites, and forward-thinking approach to customer service and delivering growth," said

Available in sheet form or rolls up to 10,000 pounds Learn more about key characteristics, applications and technical properties for Polystrand R Recycled Polyester Composite Tape and Laminates

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These custom-engineered products are available with a wide variety of core materials, including end-grain balsa, foam or engineered woods and laminate face-sheets with continuous fiberglass and/or carbon fiber reinforced polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy or custom resins.

Hammerhead Marine Composite Panels consist of thermoplastics, continuous glass-fiber face sheets, and foam cores.

Durable sheeting that stands up to the elements

It is suitable for thermoformed sheets as well as transparent food packaging, agricultural, and protective films. 

Complete with food contact approvals for the European Union and FDA, this new Lactra additive is compatible with the PET recycle stream for fibers, sheet, and strapping.