Avient experts will be on hand at MD&M West, featuring the company’s portfolio of specialty and sustainable polymer solutions for healthcare applications.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 30, 2024 – Avient Corporation will feature its specialty and sustainable polymer solutions for healthcare products at MD&M West next week, one of the leading medical device trade shows in the U.S. These solutions are developed to help solve and comply with the complex challenges and regulatory demands in the industry.
Within its global portfolio of engineered polymers, colorants, additives, and services for medical products, Avient formulates traditional materials and develops bio-based and eco-conscious alternatives for a more sustainable future. Some examples being highlighted at the show include:
Colorants & Additives:
Engineered Polymer Materials:
As sustainability becomes increasingly important across all industries, Avient recently introduced its third-party-certified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator. This cutting-edge tool offers an important data point for the carbon footprint of Avient’s materials so customers can better understand the environmental impact of products, meet sustainability goals, and navigate the complex landscape of reducing carbon emissions.
In advance of the MD&M West show, Avient experts will be participating in two educational sessions at the SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference at Anaheim Convention Center on Monday, February 5:
1) 8 a.m. - Fred Birkel, Advanced Application Development & Technical Services Engineer for Specialty Engineered Materials, will present an evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives.
2) 1 p.m. - Ryan Divens, Technology Manager R&D for Color & Additives, will deliver “Navigating PFAS Replacements in the Plastics Industry.”
Avient is exhibiting at MD&M West in booth 2301 from February 6-8. Avient will also have experts available to assist customers with application needs, discuss sustainability goals, and share insights into the comprehensive design services and tools that support OEMs and molders throughout product development.
About Avient
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
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