NYSE: POL), a leader in advanced technologies for packaging, today announced that its barrier additives are increasing sustainability and design freedom while extending shelf life and lightweighting options for packaging manufacturers. develops its additives collaboratively with brands and packaging manufacturers while addressing key global pressures to reduce both food waste and the environmental impact of packaging. As a market leader in oxygen, light, and UV barrier solutions for the packaging market, we continue to develop technologies that enable manufacturers to achieve these goals."

These technologies can help designers, brand owners, and manufacturers improve the performance and aesthetics of their applications while also supporting their sustainability goals.   The plastics industry is evolving rapidly to address the need for sustainable and circular solutions that improve recycling, product functionality, and manufacturability. Colorant Chromatics™ UV Laser Marking Technology for fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP): developed to outperform traditional and infra-red marking with a permanent, gentle, cost-effective ultraviolet (UV) marking with 60- 80% contrast that enables cable manufacturers to meet aerospace standards 

Learn how Nymax™ REC nylon grade with PIR content improved a holster for a military and tactical gear manufacturer Nymax™ REC grade provided part consolidation and strength for off-road vehicle manufacturer Outdoor High Performance Manufacturer For Marine Accessories

In addition to materials formulation, we're collaborating with manufacturers in the early product development stages with predictive analysis and industrial design capabilities to help them create highly engineered, high-performing products." is at the forefront of emerging material and process technologies that manufacturers use to meet performance and sustainability goals. Fostering better fuel efficiency, fewer emissions, and increased miles per charge, these continuous fiber composites also streamline manufacturing processes for greater productivity.

Avient technologies can help device manufacturers deliver reliable, user-friendly auto-injectors and medical pens that improve patient experiences. ISO 13485 certified manufacturing sites Global manufacturing and product stewardship to help mitigate risk 

Since they can be made from various materials, choosing the best material for the desired use requires understanding the functional, safety, manufacturability, and essential performance needs.   Medical Plastics Help Designers and Manufacturers Meet Changing Requirements Colorant Chromatics™ PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions improved manufacturing process and provided a range of custom color options

Dynaflex™ TPE delivers the right support, look and feel for leading seating manufacturer's lumbar support Custom Versaflex™ formulation enhances contact lens container manufacturing productivity Provided liquid colorant and dosing equipment for pipe manufacturer

Consumer electronic product brands and manufacturers are increasingly searching for material solutions to enhance the sustainability of their products and operations and to meet rising consumer demands,” says Matt Mitchell, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. These new HFFR reSound BIO and reSound REC TPE grades are currently manufactured in Asia and are available globally.   

– PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will showcase its dynamic range of technologies for the healthcare industry at Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2015 this week. This specialty material also allows manufacturers to eliminate secondary assembly steps and streamline their processing. 

Additionally, 47 of our manufacturing sites globally sent no waste to landfills in 2023. We are dedicated to ensuring 100% of our products manufactured for packaging applications will be recyclable or reusable, reaching 91% in 2023.