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Avient grows annual revenue by 3% to $3,240m
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vient Corporation has achieved organic growth across all regions despite a choppy macro environment. The ink manufacturer saw its full year sales increase by 3% to $3,240m and its fourth quarter sales increase by 7% to $747.
Dr Ashish Khandpur, president and chief executive officer, Avient Corporation, said: “Our goal was to generate organic sales growth with margin expansion, and we delivered both in 2024. By continuing to focus on our customers, our team achieved
these results against a choppy macro environment.
“In addition, our 2024 safety performance represented the safest year in company history and evidenced that we’ll continue to build upon the many proven foundational strengths of Avient as we execute our new strategy.”
The team also delivered 5% organic sales growth in the fourth quarter with a backdrop of the US election, inflation fears, and a changing geopolitical climate, Dr Khandpur added.
Hybrid adds new Mimaki partners to UK and Ireland channel
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olourbyte and Trimwel have been added to Hybrid Services’ list of authorised partners in the
UK and Ireland.
Hybrid sales director, Andy Gregory, said: “Our customers across the UK and Ireland already benefit from a network of committed, knowledgeable and expert Mimaki Authorised Partners. We’re very pleased to announce the addition of two highly regarded businesses to the channel.” Hertfordshire-based Colourbyte offers a range of printing equipment and media from its 18,000sq ft warehouse and showroom. Tim Stockley, the company’s managing director, said: “Over the past 27 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure our customers in the signage, interior décor, and photo gift markets have access to the best products and expertise available. “By becoming an authorised reseller partner for Mimaki Sign & Graphics products, we’re taking our offering to the next level. This partnership will allow us to provide our customers with an even wider range of solutions, perfectly complemented by our extensive range of media and unrivalled technical support.” Formed in 1983, Trimwel offers a wide range of sign and graphics materials and equipment from its
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
Organic sales grew in all geographic regions with the US and Canada growing at 6%, EMEA at 1%, Asia at 7% and Latin America at 14%. Jamie Beggs, senior vice president and chief financial officer, Avient Corporation, added: “As we begin 2025, we are poised to execute our strategy to deliver value for our shareholders by prioritising our portfolio, amplifying innovation, leveraging digital technologies and harnessing the collective strengths of our more than 9,000 global employees.”
Screenworks welcomes new planner to the team
N Colourbyte is based in Hertfordshire
atalie White has joined the team at Screenworks as a planner, bringing her commercial operations expertise from the pure air technology industry. Her strong customer service and process management skills help her streamline logistics, co-ordinate teams, and optimise workflows, making her a key asset in delivering complex projects efficiently. Duncan Gilmour, managing director,
Trimwel is located in Dublin offices in Dublin, Ireland.
The company’s managing director, Nick Little, said: “We are partnering with an amazing brand in Mimaki/ Hybrid that gives us the chance to provide our customers with market leading products that complement our current material supplies.”
said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Natalie to Screenworks at such an exciting time for the business. Her appointment is a strategic move that will strengthen our capabilities in managing complex clothing projects. Natalie’s planning expertise truly shone during our recent project, where we successfully delivered 42,000 hoodies to 65 countries and nearly 300 offices globally. “Her contribution was invaluable, and we were able to complete all deliveries within just over two weeks. This was Natalie’s first experience handling the scale of planning and logistics that large projects at Screenworks demand, and she excelled. I look forward to seeing her thrive in the coming months.”
Natalie White
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