Avient Corporation is presenting its latest portfolio of polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026, developed for key sectors of the plastics processing industry in the Middle East and North Africa region. The company focuses on solutions designed to improve the quality of recyclates, increase the durability and resistance of end products, and enable the development of biopolymer applications, while reducing environmental impact. The portfolio showcased in Cairo includes materials and additives dedicated to the packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture sectors, with a particular emphasis on solutions that support the circular economy and more efficient use of resources. The Avient booth is located at number 1G50.
Solutions for the packaging industry
Part of Avient's exhibit is dedicated to materials and additives for the packaging sector. The company is presenting solutions that can enhance the quality of post-consumer recycled materials used in packaging. These solutions are intended to help customers meet European Union objectives related to increasing the share of recycled plastics in new plastic products without compromising the quality or performance of the packaging.
Avient highlights the possibility of using additives and material formulations that enable better utilization of recyclates in applications requiring stable mechanical and aesthetic properties. The portfolio also includes solutions that make black and dark packaging detectable and sortable in the waste stream. This facilitates their separation in recycling processes, which can increase material recovery rates and allow dark plastics to be reused while maintaining an attractive appearance and adequate durability of the final products.
Coloring and functionalization of specialty fibers
For the synthetic fiber segment, Avient is presenting a broad range of high-quality color and functional masterbatches. These solutions are intended, among others, for fibers used in carpets, home furnishings, apparel and technical textiles. The company emphasizes the development of concentrates that provide both intense colors and additional functional properties.
Among the latest developments are stain-resistant solutions that do not rely on fluorinated compounds, aligning with regulatory and market expectations to limit the use of fluorinated substances. Also presented are deep black concentrates for polyester and polyamide fibers, providing a high degree of blackness within the material structure. The use of specialized, concentrated additives is intended to support color stability, production consistency and the functionality of fibers in finished textile products.
Solutions for building and construction
An important part of Avient's presentation at Plastex Egypt is dedicated to solutions for the building and construction sector. The company offers colorants and additive packages that are designed to improve material resistance to UV radiation and adverse weather conditions, including temperature changes and moisture. These solutions are engineered to facilitate processing while enhancing the durability of products used outdoors.
The colorant and additive packages can be customized to meet the requirements of specific applications such as pipes, profiles and roofing materials. According to the approach presented, these materials are intended to support good performance characteristics of finished products, while contributing to reduced environmental impact, for example through the potential for lightweighting, reducing production scrap and lowering energy consumption in manufacturing processes.
Biopolymers and biocolorants for agriculture
For the agricultural sector, Avient is showcasing solutions based on biopolymers and biocolorants. These are intended, among other uses, for biodegradable and compostable mulch films, as well as for packaging and consumer goods. Such materials can help reduce the volume of plastic waste that is difficult to manage in agricultural environments.
The biopolymers and biocolorants presented at the trade fair are targeted at applications where functional performance is crucial, while the ability of the material to break down under appropriately defined conditions is also required. The use of such solutions can support sustainability initiatives in agricultural production, as well as in the packaging and consumer goods supply chains associated with this sector.
Focus on sustainability
The portfolio presented at Plastex Egypt 2026 is part of Avient's broader commitment to developing material solutions that support sustainability. The company states that one of its key areas of activity is contributing to solving complex challenges in materials science, including the development of innovations that support restorative and regenerative systems.
Within this portfolio, Avient offers materials and solutions aimed at supporting and advancing the circular economy, particularly through improved recyclability of plastics, increased use of recyclates in new products and the development of solutions based on renewable and biodegradable raw materials. The company encourages stakeholders to review its full range of sustainability-focused materials and solutions, emphasizing their role in reducing the environmental impact of plastic products.
The significance of Plastex Egypt
Plastex Egypt is an international plastics exhibition in Egypt, targeting both established market participants and new companies interested in expanding their activities in the Middle East and North Africa markets. The event serves as a platform for presenting technologies, materials and solutions for plastics and rubber processing, as well as a venue for establishing business contacts in a rapidly developing region.
Avient's presence at the trade fair in Cairo, at booth 1G50, provides an opportunity to present its latest polymer solutions directly and to hold discussions with industry representatives on the implementation of materials aimed at improving product durability, processing efficiency and alignment with sustainability objectives.
