It’s a cost-effective option for paint replacement on polymer parts and creates an exceptional metallic color that continues through the part’s thickness,” says Rob Bindner, Americas vice president & general manager, Color and Additives for PolyOne. When molded into plastic parts, manufacturers can eliminate painting and its associated processing steps for lower cost and longer-lasting, highly reflective surfaces.”

This next-generation light-blocking additive offers a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional solutions, providing enhanced protection compared to standard masterbatch solutions for ESL dairy protection. Avient's commitment to sustainability and innovation is further demonstrated through Lactra ESL's potential for bottle lightweighting, which can reduce transportation costs and lower CO₂ emissions.

These formulations enable manufacturers to meet regulatory and performance targets while also reducing costs for changeover, downtime, and inventory,” said Barto Du Plessis, vice president, Asia for PolyOne. Colorant Chromatics™ Chemical & Physical Foaming Additives: enhanced electrical properties, reduced cable weight, and improved cost effectiveness

Fewer manufacturing steps, less time and cost With Versaflex HC, on the other hand, injection molding happens in seconds, and does not require curing or washing, thus saving significant time and reducing cost.

Balancing these demands is a tough task – aesthetic, emotions, safety and, yes, cost must be considered.  But as carmakers juggle new materials to find the right balance of comfort and cost, it becomes more difficult to maintain color consistency.

Efforts to reduce air emissions—particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)— are supported by capital investments, integration of cost-effective technologies and innovative operating practices.

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As discussed on our second quarter conference call, margins are expanding as a result of improved mix, pricing and cost reductions." Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the proposed divestiture; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement; any material adverse changes in the business supporting the PP&S assets being sold; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

When you need a lightweight, strong, cost-efficient, and customizable material, composites may be the choice for you. Design flexibility — Composites can be molded into complex shapes and textures at a relatively low cost. Like automotive applications, the lighter weight of polymer composites can increase fuel efficiency, resulting in reduced fuel costs for the airlines.