Avient Corporation, the global manufacturer of specialized polymer materials, recently opened its Global Delivery Center in Pune. The state-of-the art facility will act as a key enabler for the manufacturer’s digital transformation initiatives globally.
With a core focus on key pillars such as ERP systems, IT infrastructure, and Global Business Services, the center aims to significantly strengthen Avient’s global service capabilities and support its innovation roadmap.
The center is also expected to create new job opportunities, specifically in Pune, as it plans to double its headcount in the next few months.
Vikas Vij, Managing Director of Avient said, “The inauguration of our new Global Delivery Center in Pune marks a significant milestone for Avient in India. This facility will not only enhance our ability to serve our global customers but also create valuable employment opportunities in the region.”
Dr. Yogesh Dadke, IT Delivery Leader, Avient, will be leading the facility’s operations and its strategic direction. “The establishment of our Global Delivery Center in Pune marks a significant milestone in Avient’s global expansion journey. This initiative not only represents a compelling growth story for our company but also demonstrates our strategic investment in the region’s talent pool. Our Pune center will serve as a hub for innovation, technological advancement, and operational excellence, underscoring our commitment to leveraging local expertise to drive global success,” Dr. Dadke added.
Avient has been championing sustainability and innovative approaches to products for many decades. It leverages unique technologies to improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy. Avient’s Dyneema is touted as the world’s strongest fiber and the company has been working with light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood.
Technology has been a key priority for Avient in driving many of these breakthroughs and the new global delivery center reinstates the company’s emphasis on technology.
“Our new Global Delivery Center in Pune is a testament to Avient’s commitment to innovation and excellence. This center will be crucial in our ongoing digital transformation efforts, and we are excited to be building our team with talented employees in Pune,” said Zaneta Potoczny, Vice President, Global Business Services, Avient.
