It detours for a look at the sometimes-unnerving techno natural aesthetic of today, and investigates the ways that our shared heritage will leave its mark on upcoming color, material and finish preferences. In response, a post-human aesthetic emerges, one which embraces this discomfort, playing upon it to create something original. For more information on Color Inspiration 2019+ and how it can help designers and brand owners develop color strategies based on consumer color preferences, please contact us here. 

Use of chain extender to help increase the share of recycled PET fibers in acoustic and thermal management car components Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24"

Use of chain extender to help increase the share of recycled PET fibers in acoustic and thermal management car components Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite tape is slit to custom widths from 2" to 24"

Deliver annual EBITDA and EPS growth of 10% and 15% 4. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations. Management excludes intangible asset amortization from adjusted EPS as it believes excluding acquired intangible asset amortization is a useful measure of current period earnings per share.

Senior management also uses operating income before special items to assess performance and allocate resources because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and how it may serve as a basis for future performance. In addition, operating income before the effect of special items is a component of Avient’s annual and long-term employee incentive plans and is used in debt covenant computations. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

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This guide will explore the industry impact of NIAS and how to ensure safety and sustainability in plastic food and beverage packaging.   NIAS are of concern because they may potentially migrate from the packaging material into the food.   Contact us today to learn more about Avient's proactive approach to NIAS and how it can benefit your packaging practices. 

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From the Idea Center More Discover TPEs for Healthcare Find out how and where these game-changing materials are being used. Find out how and where these game changing materials are being used in healthcare applications

One caveat: Typical TPE shrinkage is around 2% while that of substrate materials is closer to 1%. Another consideration is that recycling either material once it’s overmolded, whether cohesively or with adhesives, can be a challenge. However, price per pound is just one aspect of the overall cost.