PET packaging can be easily recycled, yet plastic packaging waste in landfills and oceans is increasing worldwide.

A supplier of plastic compounds now has an invaluable competitive edge in one of its primary markets, thanks to an in-depth research and color-finding project recently completed in partnership with Avient ColorWorks™.

PET packaging can be easily recycled, yet plastic packaging waste in landfills and oceans is increasing worldwide.

There are a variety of GLS™ soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

In addition to the lighter weight requirement, the material needed to resist warpage after molding, a common issue for thin walled plastic parts.

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions; 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions 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 raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.

Our extensive line of color and additive masterbatch products and services match colors exactly across many different plastic materials, while preventing material degradation due to heat, cold, hydrocarbon exposure and mechanical abuse Long fiber reinforced plastics Explore three key opportunities for metal-to-plastic conversion

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) offers the lowest COF of any internal lubricant, allowing for significantly lower wear rates than traditional plastics. Manufacturer improves durability, cost-effectiveness for plastic spinning tubes, bobbins. Find out how part design can reduce stress in molded plastic parts and improve ESCR in your products

The annual event is Asia’s leading technology-oriented plastics and rubber trade fair dedicated to helping designers, brand owners, and manufacturers boost the performance, aesthetics, efficiency, and sustainability of their products. At Avient, we’re committed to helping the plastics industry follow the latest regulations while enhancing product performance and making manufacturing more cost-effective," says Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Color & Additives Asia at Avient. ColorForward™ 2026: an annual color trend forecasting guide for the plastics industry developed based on global societal trends to support the development of impactful aesthetics for new consumer products.