These sustainable solutions comprise a growing area of our company, as demand increases worldwide across many end markets.  In 2018, we delivered $480 million in sustainable solutions sales, which we determined using criteria in the FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. 

Potential markets contain those whose products involve structural applications often deployed in demanding environments. Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

a leading international producer of performance-critical and nutritional functional ingredients, with applications in food, health and industrial specialties markets.  Her technical expertise, proven leadership and broad understanding of key end markets for

The ISO 13485 certification of our Glendale site is a significant milestone for Avient as it demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing essential solutions to the healthcare industry," said Mayendran Pillay, marketing director – Color & Additives, North America. This certification affirms our ability to meet the stringent quality and regulatory requirements of the medical device and healthcare markets."  

Consumers are more conscious of sustainability, and brand owners are seeking new material solutions to support their circular economy goals,” says Matt Mitchell, director of global marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Trade Media Relations Jennifer Huang  Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia  Avient Corporation   +86 21 60284888  jennifer.huang@avient.com 

PolyOne offers a range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made solutions to meet the required laser transmission rates for applications in a variety of markets. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Both Nymax PIR and reSound OM are well-known and proven solutions that have been available in the North America market for some time. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

ColorMatrix AAzure Acetaldehyde Control Additive is commercially available in major global markets, and meets direct food contact regulatory requirements. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

By sticking only with what’s known, processors can stunt their growth or even give up market share to more innovative competitors. How to avoid it: Take a serious look at what special effects are available and consider how they might be used to help OEM customers gain market share.

Adding to the complexity of the decision, TPEs on the market now incorporate recycled and bio-based content. Improved sustainability is also a growing influence on material choices to meet market demands and companies’ sustainability targets.