https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-new-technologies-highlights-design-services-and-3d-printing-npe-2015
Geon™ BIO flexible vinyl is a non-phthalate material that offers 30% biobased content with no performance tradeoffs and excellent processability for healthcare, footwear and furniture applications.
IQ Design Labs and InVisiOSM Color and Design Services will be featured at NPE as well.
Additionally, a number of PolyOne experts will be speaking at the following conference events during NPE:
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-further-realignment-north-american-assets-acquired-spartech
CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced additional realignment actions to better serve customers and to increase utilization of its manufacturing assets in North America.
Under the leadership of our Producer Services team located in Texas, we look forward to expanding our capabilities in Mexico with improved customer service, quality and delivery.”
They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/advanced-composite-springs
Custom designs and finishing options, with common sizes in inventory
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Our industry-leading portfolio of colorants and color design services enable you to differentiate and win.
We advance our customers' projects from concept to commercialization by engaging and helping them translate their design needs into intelligent brands and applications.
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Our facilities combine world-class formulation expertise with a robust technology portfolio to help our customers in Latin America grow and enhance their bottom line.
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Services
Specialty Engineered Materials Services
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Customer relationship management, which includes customer onboarding, customer service, customer engagement, sales, direct marketing, feedback management, new product development.
If you are a prospective customer, to communicate regarding prospective products or services Avient may be able to provide you.
To manage your customer account, provide services and goods you have requested, and process payment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-05/complet-lft-office-furniture-task-chair.pdf
Office Furniture Task Chair
LEADING OFFICE
FURNITURE OEM
T A S K C H A I R
• Stiff yet extremely tough all-composite solution
• Reduce part count by replacing mechanical tilt controls
• Cost-effective material
• Exceptional fatigue endurance to withstand million cycle
deflection test
• Enabled novel design by combining long
glass fiber and unidirectional tape to meet
performance and mass market cost targets
• Formulated custom nylon material with
minimal conditioned performance loss and
smooth, fiber-free surface finish
• Provided technical support during two-year
product development cycle
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
and Overmolded Unidirectional Tape Inserts
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Leading Office Furniture OEM
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DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Additives
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth —
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
Additives
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Additives
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
Additives
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Additives
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Additives
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Additives
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants
Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.
Avient is a premier provider of specialized and
sustainable material solutions and services that
transform customer challenges into opportunities.
Our range of world-class services includes:
Color Technology: Custom color design, saturated
colors, and special effects to fill market niches and
eliminate secondary operations
Color & Design Services: Trend and color insights,
and product development assistance to optimize
design and gain speed to market
Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product
approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and
minimize risk
Field Technical Service: Support for tool design,
startup and production optimization to gain
manufacturing efficiencies
Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions
to help you meet your sustainability goals
To learn more visit www.avient.com or
call 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368)
B&C Industry Bulletin
B&C Industry Bulletin_Single Pages
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Customized Engineered Braiding Solutions
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