Thermoplastics, on the other hand, can be reformed and reset over and over again using heat. Other common types of TPEs are TPR (thermoplastic rubber) and S-TPEs (styrenics). In fact, TPEs are often used for the gasket that keeps portable speakers and other electronics safe from water damage.

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These include the color concentrate and formulation assets that have seamlessly integrated into the other segments of The sale of DSS is subject to satisfaction of regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions, which the company expects to be completed in the third quarter of 2017.  In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unexpected costs that may arise from the announced acquisition of the Accella business; any material adverse changes in the acquired Accella business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquired Accella business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate the acquired Accella business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; the final amount of charges resulting from the planned North American asset realignment and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; the inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

However, Avient has overcome this challenge and achieved vibrant colors like any other resin. Standard PK materials have a lower gloss level than nylons or other standard engineered resins. Similar to other resin systems, the addition of a color pigment may lower mechanical properties.

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Combat outposts require barriers and other structures that must be constructed quickly and efficiently in the field. However, concrete walls, sandbags, and other traditional ballistic structures are heavy, hard to move, and time-consuming to construct.