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Avient - Gordon Composites
Gordon Composites started as Gordon Plastics in 1953, pioneering the use of composite materials in archery bow limbs.
Key Milestones in History
• 1953 Origins: Began operations as Gordon Plastics, becoming the first manufacturer to incorporate composite elements into archery bows under the Gordon Glass brand.
• 1995 Relocation: Moved its operations to Montrose, Colorado, where the company adjusted its pultrforming and compression molding techniques to handle local altitude and dry air conditions.
• 2016 Acquisition: Acquired by PolyOne Corporation on July 26, 2016, and integrated into a new platform named PolyOne Advanced Composites (alongside Polystrand).
• 2020 Rebranding: PolyOne Corporation rebranded and changed its official name to Avient Corporation on July 1, 2020, after combining with Clariant Masterbatch.
Applications and Products
• Archery: Produces continuous fiber-reinforced thermoset composite bow limbs known for deep deflection and fatigue resistance.
• Diversified Uses: Supplies laminates, barstock, and composite springs for sports and recreation gear, diving boards, prosthetics, and industrial applications.
Key Milestones in History
• 1953 Origins: Began operations as Gordon Plastics, becoming the first manufacturer to incorporate composite elements into archery bows under the Gordon Glass brand.
• 1995 Relocation: Moved its operations to Montrose, Colorado, where the company adjusted its pultrforming and compression molding techniques to handle local altitude and dry air conditions.
• 2016 Acquisition: Acquired by PolyOne Corporation on July 26, 2016, and integrated into a new platform named PolyOne Advanced Composites (alongside Polystrand).
• 2020 Rebranding: PolyOne Corporation rebranded and changed its official name to Avient Corporation on July 1, 2020, after combining with Clariant Masterbatch.
Applications and Products
• Archery: Produces continuous fiber-reinforced thermoset composite bow limbs known for deep deflection and fatigue resistance.
• Diversified Uses: Supplies laminates, barstock, and composite springs for sports and recreation gear, diving boards, prosthetics, and industrial applications.
