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Sequeira joined Avient in May 2024, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in information
technology to this role.
Before joining Avient, Mr.
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A DV E N T U R E C A M P E R
M A N U FAC T U R E R
W A L L & F L O O R P A N E L S
• Ability to customize the face sheet structure, core material,
and thickness to meet performance requirements
• Lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio compared to
wood and aluminum
• UV, chemical, and moisture resistant
• Custom formulated the panel construction to meet
lightweight, durability, and insulation requirements
• Avient engineering team provided on-going
material sampling and technical support
throughout the development cycle
• Ensured the face sheet structure provided a
smooth surface finish and good adherence to
paint or aluminum fixtures
Polystrand™ Thermoplastic Composite
Sandwich Panels
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R
L E D
• PA based grade to replace aluminum
• High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK
• Electrically conductive
• Easy moulding
• Improved light output compared to
alternative materials
• Improved corrosion resistance and
weight reduction
• It gave the customer more design
possibilities and a more cost effective
solution
Customized PA based grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
THERMAL + ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
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AVIENT SOLUTION
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Lighting manufacturer
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A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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A F T E R M A R K E T PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION
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O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
S T R U C T U R A L B O D Y
C O M P O N E N T S
• Replace metal and consolidate parts
• High strength
• Structural stiffness
• Durability
• Reduced manufacturing complexity while
maintaining strength
• Leveraged Avient Design services to
achieve consolidated part design
• Conducted mold flow analysis and guided
material selection using technical and
application expertise
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation –
ND 1233 Grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PART CONSOLIDATION + STRENGTH
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W AT E R S TO R AG E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
P O T A B L E W A T E R T A N K S
• Diminish growth of microbials in water tanks to provide
differentiating feature for landmark product launch
• Prevent undesirable odor associated with bacteria and
fungal growth on the product’s polymer surface
• Meet FDA, NSF, and UL regulatory requirements
• Formulated a multi-polymer solution that
ensured microbial and fungal growth were
diminished while preserving polymer
performance
• Utilized antimicrobials to mitigate the causal
effect of undesirable tastes and odors
• Enabled customer to meet requirements
through Avient’s knowledge and expertise of
regulatory protocols
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PREVENTION + PROTECTION
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PACKAGING
CONVERTER
R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S
• Provided the only reheat additive with APR
Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition
• Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative
impact to performance or aesthetics
• Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to
improve cycle times and reduce energy usage
• Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at
multiple locations and provided technical support
nationally
ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
INCREASED RPET + PERFORMANCE
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• Reheat solution that meets APR Design® Recognition for
Critical Guidance
• Increase rPET content used in production while minimizing
yellowing and improving thermal stability
• Greater processability & blowing efficiency for lower
energy consumption
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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PTFE Wire insulation
C O N S U M E R &
A E R O S PA C E M O L D E R S
M E T A L L I C - E F F E C T S U L F O N E
S O L U T I O N
• Metallic appearance
• FDA-food contact compliance*
• Resistant to repeated washing, steam sterilization, and chemical
disinfection cycles
• Easy processing to meet flexible design requests
• Lightweight to support a reduction in carbon emissions
• Created a variety of food contact-approved,
brilliant metallic effect colors such as gold, silver,
and bronze for optimal aesthetics
• Ensured excellent mechanical performance after
repeated steam sterilization and harsh chemical
cleaning cycles
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply options
Colorant Chromatics and BASF Ultrason®
high-performance polymers in metallic colors
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + COLORABILITY
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Consumer & aerospace molders
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ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE BRAND
H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S I N
R E C Y C L E D A B S A N D P S
• Support to qualify a new raw material sourcing process
• Color prediction feasibility for new material grades
• Color design guidance to maintain brand identity and differentiation
• Color solutions that work with mixed grades of rABS and recycled
polystyrene
• Worked with the brand owner to test multiple
styrenic grades and understand the best fit across
colors and recycled resins
• Supported integration of multiple resin solutions for
the best rendering and aesthetics in rABS and rPS
• Helped approve 7 colors to be launched within the
forthcoming 18 months
PCR Color Prediction Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RAW MATERIAL SOURCING FLEXIBILITY
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