Molding Cycle Interruptions 

This slip agent advances mold release resulting in reduced thread pulls and less blow line jams, enabling faster cycle times, improved production rates, and reduced waste.

Looking to differentiate in the market and meet the desires of consumers, Difaş worked with Avient to develop a solution for toothbrush handles, combs, and hairbrush handles that utilizes natural filler while also offering high-end colorability and durability.  This has enabled us to work toward our sustainability goals, while bringing new competitive solutions to the market,” said Cevdet Yüceler Owner and Chairman of the Board at Difaş.  Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  

Working closely with the Citroën design team, PolyOne developed a specialty OnColor™ Smartbatch™ color and additive system that allows the distinctive panels to meet stringent UV stability, appearance and durability requirements. Added Palm, “By working with Citroën and its Tier I suppliers, we were able to develop an advanced solution that provides the panels with uniform, attractive, and durable color despite exposure to sunlight, heat, and detergents. TPU materials are rarely selected for a vehicle’s exterior, but by working together, we were able to overcome several material-related challenges.

The OEM had several years of experience working with Avient Smartbatch™  – a combination of color and performance-enhancing additives in a single pellet. After reviewing the requirements, the two teams worked to customize a color and additive concentrate using carbon fiber to produce the desired visual effect that would make the interior pillars and headliner look like they were covered in fabric. Improved quality and reduced waste: It eliminated uneven quality and high scrap rates that were inherent to working with fabric-covered parts.

While our work in People, Product and Planet are vitally important commitments, ultimately, they must yield financial performance and growth to create a truly world-class sustainable organization. And combined efforts to execute our strategy have worked.  2018 marked the ninth consecutive year of adjusted EPS expansion at Avient, as we delivered $2.43 per share.  It’s a commendable streak that we work tirelessly to achieve and build upon.

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Our in-house design team will work with you to identify emerging color trends and choose a palette that can engage consumers. Ideas include: • Molded-in metallic • Granite or frost effect • Glow-in-the-dark • Laser marking Optimize Processing Time is money—customized solutions can help you reduce cycle times and handle color changeovers more quickly. HOW SMARTBATCH™ CAN WORK FOR YOU Improve Functionality Our additives solve challenges faced by both you and your customers.

The development and training of our workforce is a priority for Avient, as it influences our great place to work culture while enabling our teams to accomplish business goals. We manage training and development through global programs and technology, with a purpose to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for associates—all to unleash their full potential at work.

Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels Design optimization, predictive tools and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels