Our collaborative approach, along with a forward-thinking portfolio of solutions, enables development of groundbreaking new products adapted to the future.

This innovative equipment technology is a single unit, developed for a range of applications with sustainability in mind.  

To develop Aquarius water-based inks, the PolyOne team combined the deep-rooted expertise and technological resources of the Wilflex, Rutland, Union Ink, Printop, and QCM ink brands.

PolyOne and Southern States worked together to develop a modular design that made it easy to customize solutions for each application and at the same time meet customers’ tight delivery requirements.

MAJOR TIER 1 SUPPLIER C O N N E C T O R C O V E R • EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up to 2 GHz • Excellent dimensional stability • Must meet robust mechanical property targets including tensile strength and elongation at break • Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from the start of the development process in order to fully understand their key requirements • Developed a customized material providing the required EMI-shielding performance which, removing the need for secondary metallization manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AEROSPACE INTERIORS OEM S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T • Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy • Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance and 16G kinetic survivability • Agility to delivery solution within 8-month compressed product development timeline • Achieved 40% weight reduction generating $16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs • Optimized component designs for long fiber material and conducted FEA validation • Performed prototype molding and testing for load and impact specifications to expedite development Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

R E F O R M D E S I G N L A B B I O - B A S E D D E S I G N F U R N I T U R E • Matt black color in cellulose fiber filled PLA • 3D-printable material • Possible outdoor use • Fast development to adapt to online requests • Developed custom products that fulfill color, appearance, UV stabilization and material requirements • Provided fast support to answer evolving online demands • Offered small and flexible quantities and suggestions for further colors OnColor™ custom masterbatch and engineered material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WOUND CARE MA NUFAC TURER S E L F - A D H E S I V E B A N D A G E S • Provided aqueous dispersions that are safe for uses in contact with human skin and produce low levels of VOCs • Offered high antioxidant performance to protect bandages from degradation and improve storage time • Collaborated to deliver effectively and efficiently with accelerated development cycles and streamlined operations Aquamix Additive Formulations WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY + COLLABORATION • Water-based antioxidant dispersion to use in self-adhesive skin bandages • Durability and preservation of bandage adhesive • Efficient development and production KEY REQUIREMENTS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

Over the years his responsibilities at Verbunt Chemie included: Product Development, Quality Management, and Purchasing. EXPERIMENTAL Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. CONCLUSION Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.