Energy Saving Activities (#) Annual Savings from Energy Saving Activities (GJ) Capital Invested in Energy Savings ($MM USD)

In the transportation industry, plastic has proven to be durable, lightweight and corrosion resistant while offering fuel savings, design flexibility and high performance. Cost of sales in 2010 was favorably impacted by the realization of savings associated with the previously announced plant realignment activities and savings associated with our Lean Six Sigma initiatives. We sponsor a voluntary retirement savings plan (RSP).

Drug Master Files In support of our customer’s Device Master File submission for healthcare materials, Avient develops and maintains U.S. FDA Drug Master Files and Medical Application Files. 

Composite Brace Saves Weight, Improves Structural Integrity These braces, traditionally made with steel, were initially fabricated from aluminum for a solid weight savings of 3 kg per vehicle over steel versions.

Case Study LED Manufacturer Innovates and Saves with Polymer Heat Sinks Shift from metal drives improved product line for component manufacturer Read More May 30, 2015 Case Study Smart Alternative Yields Savings, Efficiency for Mars Otomotiv Replacing metal cuts heat sink costs for LED lighting assemblies.

Two-shot molding increases efficiency, reduces scrap, saves $55,000 annually The manufacturer expects to save more than $55,000 per year, achieving ROI for the new solution within 12 months.

Cost savings: Molding the bumpers separately and inserting them into the housing keeps costs down yet provides the seamless appearance of overmolding. Creating a two cavity tool for the bumpers saved PTA 70% over the cost of an overmolding tool, and reduced scrap rates typical with overmolded housings by 80%.

Benefits include light weighting, material savings (and therefore reduced consumption of non-renewable resources), faster cycling, and process-energy savings.