https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/whats-difference-tpes-vs-silicones?rtype[]=1164
One caveat: Typical TPE shrinkage is around 2% while that of substrate materials is closer to 1%.
However, price per pound is just one aspect of the overall cost.
A 2012 article in Plastics Technology¹ notes silicone rubber molds need tighter tolerances to prevent flash.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH 5161 - OFC Blowing Application in Railways - Application Snapshot.pdf
OFC TECHNOLOGY
LEADER
M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G
A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S
• Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers
• High speed processing at a low wall thickness
• Low shrinkage
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard
• Re-designed cable to provide advantageous
functional and economical value
• Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP
tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths
with angles of 90°
• Increased processing speed and improved ease
of installation
• Provided better cable lifetime value compared to
alternative solutions
ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations
OFC Technology Leader
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/ECCOH XL Cable Insulation Case Study Snapshot.pdf
POWER CABLE
PRODUCER
C A B L E I N S U L A T I O N
• Easy to process
• To pass CPR fire test
• Low smoke and toxicity values on smoke test
• Possibilities for low-voltage cables
• Cable insulation that passed G18 of the CEI EN 50363-0:
2015 standard
• Offered Sioplas technology for cross-linking
providing ambient curing
• Delivered new cable design possibilities for low-
voltage cables while offering easy processing
• Processed more efficiently than market-
established elastomeric technology which is
processed using a CV line
• Provided cable insulation that passes the hot set
test at 250°C
ECCOH XL Cross-Linkable Solutions 8054
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/OnForce - electronic card reader case study snapshot.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/onforce-long-glass-fiber-reinforced-polypropylene-composites
Default Section
Slide 1: Automotive Molder tier 1
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Complet LFT Automotive Steering Column Bracket.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics
Slide 1: Tier 1 Supplier
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Universal_Polyamide_Overmold_Thermoplastic_Elastomer.pdf
An Universal polyamide overmolding TPE technology has been
developed by inventing novel compatibilization technology.
They exhibit Universal bonding to every type of polyamide tested, unlike the earlier technologies which were
very sensitive to the type of polyamide.
NEW POLYAMIDE OVERMOLD TECHNOLOGY
We have developed a universal polyamide OM TPE technology platform(4).
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/PREPERM RF Materials 1-pager.pdf
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NEW TECHNOLOGIES REQUIRE
NEW MATERIALS
The rapid technology development requires new
frequency ranges and bandwidths.
PREPERM technology enables a high degree
of customization based on individual customer
needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Color%252C%2520Additives%252C%2520and%2520Inks.pdf
Van Hulle
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United States
33%
47%
Canada
Asia
12%
Latin America
Eastern
2%
2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Building &
Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
15%
Consumer
Packaging
36%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
7%
HealthCare
3%
Transportation
Textiles
Canada
1%
Latin America
5%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*
*Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
1.7%
4.6%
5.1% 5.5%
7.1%
9.6%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Value Proposition
• GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to
profitably expand their business with customized color and
additive solutions
Transformation Highlights
• Mix improvement and value-based selling has
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
• Mix improvement and value-based selling has
driven nearly 800 basis points increase in
operating margin since 2006
• 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates
innovation pipeline and expansion into
new markets
> $12B Addressable Market
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• Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value
�Customer-centric approach
� Economic value impact documented for customers
• Complete package, product range and
service offering
�Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements
Key Differentiators
�Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements
� Industry-leading service offering
• Coordinated global infrastructure
�Consistency in product and
customer service
� Supply-chain reliability
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From Volume
Commodity white dominated mix
To Value
Focus on specialty color
Global Film Customer
Volume Revenue Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011
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Global Packaging Customer
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
From Volume
Commodity white dominated mix
To Value
Focus on specialty color
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011
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• OnColor™ HC Plus
� Applications: Medical devices
� Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market
opportunities, speed-to-market
• WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions
� Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils
Key Innovations
� Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils
and surfaces, children’s toys
� Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended
product life
• OnCap™ Antifog
� Applications: Food packaging
� Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product
aesthetics, production efficiencies
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• $1.5 billion attractive, growing market
• Additives improve performance and
reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced
waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf
life of finished product
• Aligned with megatrend of protecting
the environment
Market Opportunity
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Weight reduction
Performance Additives
the environment
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and special
effects
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
4% 4%
8%
9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
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HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System
• Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging
• Function: Active scavenging system for
• Function: Active scavenging system for
oxygen-barrier improvement
• Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life,
light-weight, recyclable
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ExceliteTM Foaming Agent
• Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing
• Function: Chemical foaming agent for
weight reduction
• Customer benefits: Increased product
quality, operational efficiencies
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Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology
• Applications: PET containers
• Function: Infra-red absorber for improved
• Function: Infra-red absorber for improved
• Customer benefits: Sustainability,
operational and energy savings
reheating efficiency
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• Accelerate customer development
pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus
• Provide solutions addressing infection
concerns in healthcare facilities
Areas of Focus
$8.7
$20.0
Healthcare
2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities
• Help customers expand into new
markets with HyGuard™ technology
• Extend food shelf life and consumer
appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2
$268.0
2006 2011PF
Packaging
2006 2011PF
(Revenue in $ millions)
2006 2011PF
2006 2011PF
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and
customer relationships
• Identify and focus on specialty applications within our
target markets
• Accelerate global expansion and profitability
improvements in emerging markets, leveraging
success in U.S. and Europe
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-lactra-sx-product-bulletin_0.pdf
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive
High-performance, visible light blocking technology
for extended shelf life, UHT dairy PET packaging
PRODUCT BULLETIN
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ SX Light Blocking Additive
is a solid masterbatch additive that, when added
to PET to make monolayer bottles, provides
high-performance light blocking technology and
protection for liquid dairy contents.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Design for shelf life, ergonomics
and differentiation
• Lighter weight bottles
• Lower system cost vs. other
rigid packaging
TARGET MARKET AND APPLICATIONS
UHT Dairy Packaging
TECHNOLOGY BENEFITS
• 100% visible light blocking for monolayer
containers
• Recyclable with general PET waste stream,
even though additive is also present
• Lower system cost
• Offers shape differentiation for containers
• Enables container designs that increase ease
of pouring
• Useful for re-sealable containers
• Useful for containers that can be stored flat
after opening
• Offers light-weighting for PET bottle without
reducing light blocking performance
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/Liquid Color PVC Pipe Product Industry Overview.pdf
COLORMATRIX™
LIQUID COLORANTS
FOR RIGID PVC PIPE
& PIPE PRODUCTS
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
COLORMATRIX™ LIQUID COLOR technologies are an
exceptionally effective way to deliver colorant to rigid
PVC pipe products.
KEY BENEFITS OF USING COLORMATRIX LIQUID COLOR TECHNOLOGIES
• Preapproved NSL and UL formulations assure regulatory compliance
• Processing flexibility minimizes manufacturing disruptions
• Precision dosing and ease of color change reduce downtime and increase quality output
• Exceptional dispersion and color distribution improve aesthetics
• Enhanced control eliminates color variability and provides batch-to-batch consistency
• Cleaner, safer work area lessens employee stress and reduces risk
• Global footprint alleviates concerns of material and technical service availability
• Certified product development labs fully support material formulation, qualification and testing
• A sustainability focus optimizes raw material usage and operational efficiencies, while providing
energy reduction and lower overall use of TiO2
COMPARISON OF
SOLID COLORANT VS LIQUID COLORANT
COMPARISON OF
DRY VS.
Our range of world-class services includes:
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors & special effects to fill market niches
and eliminate secondary operations
COLOR AND DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design
and improve speed to market
REGULATORY COORDINATION
Aid with new product approvals to reduce regulatory overhead and
minimize risk
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies
SUSTAINABILITY
Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Installation, training and dosing equipment, all customized to your needs