These high frequency, conductive materials enable faster and more reliable connections for antennas, base stations, resonators, lenses, automotive radar, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and service providers’ equipment that directly serves end-users, such as routers and modems. These polymers, together with Avient’s application design and prototyping services, allow for faster prototyping and shorter lead times compared to ceramics traditionally used in telecom applications. Injection moldable and colorable, PREPERM materials are available globally. 

CLEVELAND - PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert M. Patterson joined PolyOne in 2008 as senior vice president and chief financial officer, where he was responsible for global treasury, planning, M&A, accounting, internal audit functions, and investor relations. About PolyOne PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

Avient Corporation addresses major trends and challenges in the polymer industry at Chinaplas 2024 with innovative colorants, additives, and services developed to enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability. This is driven by major global sustainability initiatives,” said Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Color & Additives Asia at Avient. Additional services and innovations highlighted at Avient’s Chinaplas exhibit in hall 8.2, Stand F31, include:

Additional examples of Avient’s comprehensive portfolio of colorants, functional additives, engineered materials, and world-class services featured at the show include: 3D Molding and Design Services from Avient Design: These services accelerate product development with advanced design simulation and 3D printing technologies to provide accurate predictions of performance, as well as cost-effective and functional prototypes to help optimize part design.   Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility.

Product/Service Overview Product/Service Overview Find out how Avient helped L'Oréal achieve color consistency across their global PCR packaging with the PCR Color Prediction Service.

SHANGHAI – March 11, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, is proud to introduce its new Versaflex™ TF Adhesive Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for adhesive films in laminations with nylon and polyester textile fabrics. We are seeing a steady increase in the demand for fitness clothing, as people are becoming more health-conscious,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. They are currently manufactured in Asia and are commercially available globally.  

Leading cosmetic brands and converters are choosing our chemically compatible Versaflex PKG materials – in place of silicone and standard TPEs – to create a wide range of tactile finishes, improved processability, and lower production cost,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. Recently, for example, a market-leading global cosmetics brand chose Versaflex PKG for its next-generation makeup compacts. PolyOne Corporation, with 2017 revenues of $3.2 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

SUZHOU, China – October 28, 2024 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialty and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the expansion of its Versaflex™ PF Thermoplastic Elastomers for surface protective films to include an ultra-high adhesion series for co-extruded protective films. With the launch of Avient’s newest Versaflex PF ultra-high adhesion TPEs, we're addressing our customers’ needs for advanced protective film solutions that can adapt to various surfaces and structures, including brushed metal, wood grain, and painted plastics while providing long-lasting protection," said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing of Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. The new ultra-high adhesion series is manufactured in Asia and available globally.

– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation. Our pro-active work in achieving compliance for our material helps leading consumer brands gain a competitive edge by indicating that their products are made with materials tested and approved for skin sensitivity, ” said Charles Page, director, global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.

POMMERLOCH, Luxembourg – May 25, 2020 – PolyOne recently collaborated with a leading global automotive OEM and its injection molder to eliminate paint from a new vehicle’s interior. PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2019 revenues of $2.9 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: