Mativ (NYSE:MATV) Corporation (NYSE: MATV) is a global specialty materials company formed through the spin-off of Avient Corporation’s specialty materials and chemical businesses in late 2021. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Mativ builds on a history that dates back more than a century in chemical and materials innovation. As an independent public company, it focuses on delivering performance-enhancing solutions to a wide range of end markets while leveraging strong research and development capabilities inherited from its predecessor.
The company’s core offerings span specialty paper and packaging release solutions, water-soluble polymers, and advanced functional chemistries. Its paper and packaging unit provides release coatings, wet-end additives, and wet-strength resins used in baking papers, labels, and hygiene applications. The water-soluble polymer portfolio—including polyvinyl alcohol and carboxymethyl cellulose—serves industries such as detergents, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals, while Mativ’s functional chemistries deliver antimicrobial, barrier, and adhesive properties across packaging, textiles, and building materials.
Mativ operates a network of manufacturing and technical centers across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, enabling close collaboration with customers on product development and application support. Its global footprint ensures responsive supply chains and localized expertise, addressing regional regulatory requirements and environmental standards. Strategic investments in sustainable technologies and process optimization further strengthen its ability to serve fast-growing markets such as e-commerce packaging and water treatment.
The company is guided by a seasoned leadership team with deep experience in specialty materials, chemicals and industrial manufacturing. Under its executive leadership, Mativ emphasizes innovation, operational excellence, and customer partnership as it pursues growth opportunities and advances its commitment to environmental sustainability. Looking ahead, Mativ aims to expand its product portfolio through targeted R&D and strategic acquisitions, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in high-performance material solutions.
