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will do just that.
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BIOPHARMACEUTICAL
SUPPLY COMPANY
T U B I N G C L A M P
• High impact and wear resistance
• Low moisture uptake
• Comparable dimensional stability to nylon
• Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6
• Delivered a comparable alternative to nylons
during supply shortages, resulting in rugged
performance and a lower carbon footprint
• Provided improved chemical resistance to
nylon clamps to withstand repeated cleanings
from harsh disinfectants
• Offered a global manufacturing footprint to
support future expansion of the end products
to markets outside the Americas
Trilliant™ HC 8910 Glass-Filled Polyketone
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
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HEALTHCARE
DEVICE OEM
C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E
M O N I T O R
• Specific color matching for brand alignment and
recognition
• Chemically resistant material to help product last longer
• Single source for materials and color expertise
• Provided a pre-colored solution that met
rigorous application requirements to
improve color consistency between products
• Incorporated scratch & mar resistant
additives for improved durability
• Offered the ability to run small pilot lots
• Met regulatory requirements for USP
Class VI
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLIER
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Transcend - Tibial Trials Case Study Snapshot.pdf
SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT OEM
T I B I A L T R I A L S
• Offered in various colors for ease of brand identification
and sizing differentiation
• Able to withstand repeated steam sterilization and
chemical disinfection
• Available in low minimum order quantities (MOQ)
• Delivered a variety of bright, differentiating
color choices
• Maintained excellent mechanical
performance after repeated steam
sterilization and harsh chemical cleaning
• Offered low MOQ with flexible supply
Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PERFORMANCE + AESTHETICS
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Excelite OnePager Putty Knife
PUTTY KNIFE
MANUFACTURER
N O R T H A M E R I C A
• Reduce current scrap rate of 30%
• Eliminate prominent sink marks
• Minimize random short shots
• Reduced scrap rate to 1%
• Eliminated sink marks
• Improved mold fill
• Improvement in cell structure increased cell
density and dimensional stability during critical
cooling time
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS*
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SCRAP RATE + SINK MARK REDUCTION
LEARN MORE*Note – all compared to previous CFA
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/michaelgarratt.pdf
Garratt joined Avient in 2013 from Marmon Utility, a Berkshire Hathaway company, where
he served as president.
Garratt’s chemical career began with The Dow Chemical Company, where he served in
commercial and marketing roles in Canada and the United States.
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Cosmetic brands
COSMETIC BRANDS
C O V E R O F A I R C U S H I O N
P O W D E R C O M P A C T
• Low coefficient of friction (COF) to balance the opening
pressure and sealing performance
• General FDA compliance
• Good chemical resistance and barrier protection to water
and oxygen
• Overmold to PP with good compression set
• Delivered chemically resistant material with
excellent sealing properties and good
resilience to achieve requested
performance
• Provided onsite technical support to
improved injection speed and achieve good
bonding performance
• Offered a material solution that could be
leveraged across the customer’s global
cosmetic brands
Custom Versaflex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
GOOD RESILIENCE + EXCELLENT SEAL
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Cargo Trailer Sidewalls Application Snapshot.pdf
TRACTOR TRAILER
OEM
C A R G O T R A I L E R S I D E W A L L S
• Suitable CFA design for PE sheet extrusion in layered,
metal-laminated inner sidewall panels
• Improved fuel economy and reduced trailer tare weight
• Uncompromised outdoor durability and part strength
• Reduced polymer usage while maintaining physical and
dimensional requirements
• Delivered significant 20% part weight reduction
with CFA solution
• Provided formulation to enhance throughput,
leading to a 43% overall cost reduction
• Created value beyond initial technical challenge
with a credible problem solving approach
• Enhanced performance with excellent sidewalls,
uniform foamed plastic core, superior flatness,
and rigidity
Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Additives
(CFAs) and Cesa™ Nucleant Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + COST REDUCTION
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/LubriOne PKE - Storage Box Latch case study snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE
AFTERMARKET
MANUFACTURER
S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H
• Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use
• Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color
• Low odor in the end product
• Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements
and extreme temperatures
• Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to
facilitate easy slide and effective latching
• Provided excellent chemical resistance to
cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach,
isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids
• Formulated a durable material with abrasion
resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of
temperatures from 0°-140°F
• Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material
LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RUGGED + DURABLE
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Just prior to joining Avient in 2018, he was vice president of Strategy at Hexcel
Corporation, responsible for the company’s M&A strategy and execution.
Pederson holds a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from University of
Washington, a master’s of science in chemical engineering from University of Delaware, and
an MBA from University of Southern California.
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