Avient (NYSE:AVNT) (NYSE: AVNT) is a global provider of specialized polymer materials, color and additive systems, and performance compounds. The company develops and delivers a broad array of thermoplastic solutions designed to enhance product performance, appearance and sustainability across industries including packaging, consumer goods, automotive, building and construction, healthcare and electronics. Headquartered in Avon Lake, Ohio, Avient leverages deep technical expertise and application-driven innovation to help customers address complex material challenges.
Originally formed in 2000 through the consolidation of several plastics businesses, including GE’s polymer division, the company operated as PolyOne for two decades. In 2020, the business rebranded as Avient to reflect a renewed focus on bringing materials “to life in new and unexpected ways.” Building on this heritage, Avient expanded its capabilities in 2021 with the acquisition of A. Schulman, a leading global provider of specialty compounds and color concentrates, bolstering its position in compound manufacturing and broadening its product portfolio.
Avient’s offerings are organized across three primary platforms: Specialty Engineered Materials, which delivers advanced thermoplastic solutions for demanding environments; Color, Additives & Inks, which provides decorative and functional colorants alongside performance-enhancing additives; and Performance Products, which focuses on high-performance compounds tailored to customer-specific requirements. By integrating material science expertise with application know-how, the company addresses emerging trends such as lightweighting, electrification and sustainability, helping customers reduce carbon footprints and improve product lifecycles.
With manufacturing, research and technical centers in more than 30 countries, Avient serves global markets through a network of facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company employs over 8,000 professionals worldwide and maintains close collaboration with customers to drive innovation and quality. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Robert M. Patterson, Avient continues to invest in digital capabilities, sustainable solutions and strategic partnerships to support long-term growth and industry advancements.
