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POWER TOOL
BRAND
D I A S T I M E T E R C O V E R
• Anti-static properties to enable stable and accurate
measurements
• Good wear resistance to avoid friction between TPE-made
part and the internal metal part
• Met anti-static standard surface resistivity
109-1010 Ω/m2which reduced error for
circular measurement by 55% and linear
measurement by 33%
• Provided a formulation with better wear
resistance than the previous overmold
material
• Offered excellent bond adhesion to PC/ABS
Versaflex ™ OM Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
ANTI-STATIC + WEAR RESISTANCE
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SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RUST FREE + GOOD SURFACE FINISH
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MILITARY AND TACTICAL
GEAR MANUFACTURER
H O L S T E R
• Impact resistance in all temperatures
• Strength
• Ductility
• UV resistance
• Easy to process
• Color match to specific black color
• Supported material selection and provided
technical processing expertise through our
application development and technical
service team
• Enabled two-day delivery through regional
stocking strategies
Nymax™ REC Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPACT + TENSILE STRENGTH
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BIC
S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S
R A Z O R H A N D L E
• Recycled material
• Good colorability
• Soft, grippy feel for razor handle
• Overmolds on to ABS
• Comparable performance to traditional TPE
• Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom
thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled
content
• Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability
commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum
plastic by 2030
• Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil
Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40%
Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content
TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY
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Dynaflex G - Chair Lumbar Support
LEADING SEATING
MANUFACTURER
C H A I R L U M B A R S U P P O R T
• Superior tensile strength to minimize stretching
• Good aesthetics including look, feel and color consistency
• Ability to meet aggressive customer timeline
• Engaged technical service teams early to
review material and application
requirements, expediting lead time
• Conducted in-person technical support and
coaching during mold trials and production
in Tijuana, Mexico
• Enabled customer to achieve consistent
product appearance by determining the
ideal let down ratios for the existing color
concentrate
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TENSILE STRENGTH + LOCAL SUPPORT
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PHONE CASE
MANUFACTURER
P H O N E C A S E
• Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based
content plus favorable UV resistance and
vibration damping performance compared to
standard TPE
• Received radiocarbon (C14) international
certificate for bio-based content
• Provided excellent bonding ability with good
aesthetics
• Matched design specs with an easily
colored material using traditional TPE
colorants
reSoundTM OM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY
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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S
• Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device
regulations
• Offer Good sealing performance
• Provide technical supports for processing
recommendations
• Deliver a high compression set materials to improve
comfort
• Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the
customer meet necessary regulatory
specifications and gain market share
• Provided technical support during design
and the manufacturing process for EVA
bonding
• Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent
sealing performance
Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers -
G2705 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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HEALTHCARE DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
W E B K N E E B R A C E
• Good bonding to polypropylene (PP)
• Flexible and soft-touch feel
• Skin contact, general FDA compliance
• Good tensile strength and resilience
• Excellent colorability
• Offered material that passed the required
FDA regulations
• Provided high elasticity memory and ultra
soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and
pleasant surface feeling requirements
• Delivered TPE with easy and stable
processing and colorability
DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMPLIANCE + SOFT TOUCH
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FAMOUS
UNDERWEAR
BRAND
U N D E R W I R E
• Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to
help meet customer’s sustainable goals with
good rigidity and supporting strength
• Improved comfort and softness compared to
a normal steel underwire design
• Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good
chemical resistance, durability, and wash
fastness
Customized reSound™ BIO TPE
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
COMFORT + BIO DERIVED CONTENT
• Easy to process
• Comply with skin touch regulations
• Pass the washability test at 40℃ for 25 cycles
• Heat resistance for 180℃ / 20-second hot press
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier
provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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