https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/ISO 9001 2015_Hickory NC.pdf
This is to certify that
Fiber-Line, LLC
280 Performance Drive SE, Hickory, North Carolina 28602 USA
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015
Manufacture of textile components to cable manufacturers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/case-study-one-pager-maxxam-fr-fridge-base.pdf
GLOBAL FRIDGE
MANUFACTURER
R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E
• Provide 5VA flame retardant rating
• Utilize existing molds
• Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current
material
• Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part
• High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge
• Maintain or reduce weight
• Expedited development time, providing solutions
ready for testing within a week
• Enabled first time approval through close
customer collaboration
• Provided excellent in person support to both
customer and moulder throughout trials
• Gave technical advice on how to adjust
processing parameters, enabling the use of
existing molds with the new material
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations
Global Fridge manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-therma-tech-automotive-plate-heat-exchanger-1.pdf
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PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS
MANUFACTURER
P L A T E H E A T E X C H A N G E R
• High thermal conductivity
• Very good flow rate for thin walls
• Chemical resistance to glycol
• Good aging for both chemical & temperature resistance
• Improved thermal performance by eliminating the
effects of corrosion
• Reduced overall part weight
• Provided greater design freedom meaning a more
complex part could be designed and molded
• Enabled several heat exchangers to be consolidated
into one, saving space in the vehicle and increasing
efficiency
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma
Automotive parts manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-custom-pa-grade-led-heat-sink-1.pdf
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Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
LIGHTING
MANUFACTURER
H E A T S I N K F O R H I G H P O W E R
L E D
• PA based grade to replace aluminum
• High thermal conductivity ̴ 15 W/mK
• Electrically conductive
• Easy moulding
• Improved light output compared to
alternative materials
• Improved corrosion resistance and
weight reduction
• It gave the customer more design
possibilities and a more cost effective
solution
Customized PA based grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
THERMAL + ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
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Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/conductive-signal-radiation-shielding-formulations/therma
Lighting manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-07/ECCOH_ PF 4142 - Gel Filled Central Loose Tube Cable - Application Snapshot.pdf
EUROPEAN CABLE
MANUFACTURER
G E L - F I L L E D C E N T R A L L O O S E
T U B E C A B L E S
• Fire performance: CPR classification Cca-s1, d0, a1
• Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds
• Rigidity close to PBT
• Melting point higher than 100°C
• Developed a custom formulation to reach
required rigidity
• Eliminated hydrolysis experienced with
previous PBT material
• Provided expertise in process improvement
to help the customer achieve a more
competitive processing speed
ECCOH™ PF 4142 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations
European cable manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/ColorWorks Body Wash Case_Study_Snapshot.pdf
LEADING CONSUMER
GOODS COMPANY
B O D Y W A S H C A P S
• Lend guidance in using color trending intelligence to
customize 20+ colors for product line rebranding
• Provide fast turnaround on new designs to improve speed
to market
• Navigate development efforts with external design firms and
label manufacturers to ensure visual consistency and brand
identity
• Receive technical support before and during processing
• Delivered over 20 approved custom colors
utilizing market and trend expertise
• Employed both virtual and onsite co-collaboration
sessions for quick turnaround on crucial color
decisions
• Worked with all necessary parties, including
design firms, manufacturers, and internal
engineering team to protect brand integrity
• Provided technical support and expertise to
converter
ColorWorks™ Design & Technology Centers –
West Chicago
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/WPC Sheet Decking Application Snapshot.pdf
WOOD PLASTIC
COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG
S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G
• Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing
efficiencies
• Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections
• Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material
• Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler
and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive
• Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production
• Provided a CFA solution that offered energy
savings, process optimization, and extended
manufacturing run times
• Enabled improved performance results and
enhanced process control
• Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell
structure, eliminating voids and surpassing
density target ($100K savings)
• Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with
secondary operations (sanding)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA)
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/versaflex-hc-3810-covid-19-containment-tube-screw-caps-case-study.pdf
DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURER
C O V I D - 1 9 C O N T A I N M E N T
T U B E S C R E W C A P S
• Wide range of durometers with consistent raw materials
• Processing consistencies across the durometer ranges for
an easy transition between materials
• Materials formulated without animal derivatives at a
competitive cost
• Offered a comprehensive range of solutions
to accommodate specific application
demands such as barrier, flexibility, and
sealing performance
• Provided materials manufactured in an ISO
13485 certified facility
• Delivered a series of medical-grade TPEs
that could be extruded and injection molded
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Thermoplastic
Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Pipe and Conduit OEM App Snapshot final.pdf
continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport
of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce
potential for injuries during material handling
• Provide a dust-free raw material handling and
manufacturing environment
• Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner
production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust
• Maintain an OSHA compliant facility
• Automated a raw material handling solution
that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of
raw material packaging
• Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related
particles, providing cleaner air in
manufacturing areas
• Provided a safe and sustainable
environment by helping reduce workplace
dust exposure
• Enabled employee redeployment to other
activities, optimizing use of labor
ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant
and Dosing Equipment
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/FIBER-LINE HICKORY ISO CERTIFICATION 2024.pdf
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CERTIFICATE
OF REGISTRATION
This is to certify that the management system of:
Fiber-Line, LLC
Main Site: 280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory
North Carolina 28602
United States
has been registered by Intertek as conforming to the requirements of:
ISO 9001:2015
The management system is applicable to:
Manufacture of textile components to cable manufacturers.