https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + HEFT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-bettcher-motor-yoke.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - Complet LFT Bettcher Motor Yoke.pptx BETTCHER INDUSTRIES Q U A N T U M ™ M O T O R Y O K E • Reliably support 25-pound motor without deflection • Reduce manufacturing system costs through metal-to- composite conversion • Chemical resistance to withstand corrosive substances during frequent sanitation and during use • Optimized yoke design for new material and performed CAE analysis to confirm reliability • Reduced part weight by nearly 40% • Single-step injection molding fabrication cut lead times and lowered per part costs • Molded-in color eliminated secondary painting and finishing operations Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-edgetek-screwdriver-handle.pdf
P R E M I U M TO O L B R A N D S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E • High impact resistance • High tensile strength • Aesthetic surface • Good processability • Customized a nylon 6 based formulation, with an emphasis on the impact properties and processability, yet delivering the desired aesthetic surface • Met the customer’s aggressive timeline and helped troubleshoot application needs to determine the best material solution Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION IMPACT RESISTANCE + AESTHETICS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/onflex-af-cup-holder-mat-case-study-one-pager.pdf
EUROPEAN OEM & TIER 2 MOLDER C U P H O L D E R M A T • Low odor material • Excellent surface finish • Provided excellent low VOC/FOG properties and lower density than previous solution with a specialty TPE grade • Delivered high-quality aesthetics, including soft touch and low gloss finish • Offered global support and production capabilities to allow molder to source the grade globally OnFlex™ AF 7210-70N Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LOW VOC/FOG + SURFACE FINISH LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/CCG Application Snapshot_Catering OEM.pdf
Catering oem C AT E R I N G O E M F O O D B L E N D E R P I T C H E R • FDA compliance with no Bisphenol A (BPA) • High heat resistance • Transparent aesthetics • Good processing performance • Developed a solution that seamlessly complements pure PES materials • Minimized color deviation • Enabled the possibility of weight reduction • Made target color available • Provided commercial, technical, and operational excellence support Colorant Chromatics PES Color Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Versaflex HC -Syringe tip cap-Case study snapshot.pdf
PRE-FILLED SYRINGE COMPANY S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliant with ISO 10993-4&5 and USP Class VI • Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with a TPE Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COMPLIANCE + EASY PROCESSING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-08/reSound Bio -Swimming Goggle-Application Snapshot.pdf
WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SWIMMING GEAR BRAND S W I M G O G G L E G A S K E T A N D N O S E B R I D G E • Bio-content material • Good adhesion to PC • Flexible and comfortable to wear • Easy to process • Customized formulations for a transparent Shore 43A TPE with 40% bio-based content for the gasket and a natural 57A TPE with 30% bio-based content for the nose bridge to meet sustainability and comfort targets • Delivered excellent performance in order to pass strict chlorine, brine, and QUV tests • Offered prompt development and on-site technical services to accelerate commercialization KEY REQUIREMENTS SUSTAINABILITY + SEALING LEARN MORE reSoundTM BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Stan Tone HC Plus Menstrual Cups Snapshot.pdf
SILICONE PRODUCT MA NUFAC TURER M E N S T R U A L C U P S • Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets healthcare industry material requirements • Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Offered a USP Class VI certified, biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion with necessary regulatory support to meet the stringent demands of healthcare product manufacturing • Provided color customization options through personalized communication and high-level technical support Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CUSTOMIZATION + BIOCOMPATIBILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
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NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Power Tool Manufacturer Application Snapshot.pdf
POWER TOOL MANUFACTURER P O W E R T O O L B A T T E R Y P A C K • Non-Halogen to industry standards • Increased thermal conductivity • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Corporate color • Provided a non-halogenated solution for Bosch while increasing the thermal conductivity • Supported with regulatory and technical knowledge • Helped to source a UL-listed material from the EU for production in China with identical quality Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION NON-HALOGEN FLAME RETARDANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.