https://www.avient.com/news/plastics-and-rubber-thailand-2024-include-avients-showcase-specialty-and-sustainable-materials
reSound™ REC TPEs: specially developed for automotive interiors, formulated with 55% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to offer a more sustainable alternative to standard TPE grades without compromising performance criteria such as ultraviolet (UV) stability, low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, low odor, and low fogging in applications such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) nozzles, interior mats, and cup holders
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-broad-array-innovative-and-sustainable-materials-solutions-chinaplas-2025
OnFlex™ TPEs: offer high thermal, chemical, and mechanical property profiles with low odor for demanding applications in transportation, including OnFlex AF 7210-70 for automotive components with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), low fog, and lower density compared to previous material grades, plus excellent low-gloss surface finish and soft touch for high-quality aesthetics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/avient-ir-presentation-june-2021-w-non-gaap-recs_0.pdf
It’s in this spirit that we joined legacy PolyOne and the Clariant Masterbatch business, two complementary businesses, and formed a new one that we’ve named Avient.
We are better together through: Keeping Safety First — PolyOne and Clariant are both ACC Responsible Care® companies, and nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people.
Leading in Sustainability — PolyOne and Clariant are both founding members of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and we are committed to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Novel_Thermoplastic_elastomers_for_overmolding_applications.pdf
Overmolding TPE compounds have a relatively low viscosity.
GLS has focused its R&D efforts on the chemistry and technology of developing overmolding compounds to virtually any substrate.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/certificate-of-registration-avient-s.a-r.l.-sweden-filial-nov-29-2021.pdf
Sweden Filial 2018-08-28 PolyOne S.à.r.l., Sweden Filial INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOREIGN COMPANY B226205 Avient S.á.r.l. 19, Route de Bastogne L-9638 Pommerloch LUXEMBURG Registered office of the foreign company: Pommerloch Name of the register in which the foreign company is registered: e-Certificate of registration Swedish Companies Registration Office BRANCH D1a- 6858922 Registration number Date of registration of the company Document created on Date of registration of current name Page 516411-5031 2018-08-28 2021-11-30 17:11 2021-11-29 3 (3) RCS, Registre de Commerce, Luxembourg Business Register LUXEMBURG Foreign company's financial year: 0101 - 1231 The above information is an extract from the Trade and Industry Register Bolagsverket, the Swedish Companies Registration Office.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520PolyOne%2520Distribution.pdf
Schuering Page 77 Appliance 5% Building & Construction 3% Wire & Cable 3% Electrical & Electronics 3% Consumer 21% Industrial 24% HealthCare 21% Transportation 17% 2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers At a Glance Distribution Packaging 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 Operating Income % of Sales ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 15.3% 18.4% 22.4% 30.0% 39.2% 48.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Target 6 – 7.5% Page 78 Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Distribution Value Proposition • North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added solutions to enhance customer profitability Transformation Highlights • Significant market share gains with key suppliers , > $5B Addressable Market • Significant market share gains with key suppliers � Proprietary PolyOne technology � Dow Corning • Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to non-cyclical businesses like healthcare • Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011 Page 79 Key Differentiators Distribution • Product offering � Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers • Sales and marketing capability • Customer service / logistics operations � Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance � Leading on-time delivery • Management team experience and stability • Lean Six Sigma � Solving our customers’ unmet needs Page 80 $102.8 $207.2 2006 2011 Healthcare Revenue • Strong market segmentation provides focused resourcing to accelerate growth • Expanding global reach meets Areas of Focus Distribution 2006 2011 $66.0 $182.4 2006 2011 National Accounts Revenue • Expanding global reach meets customers’ needs and creates competitive differentiation • Selling skills & product application knowledge to target executives & engineers ($ millions) Page 81 Critical Imperatives • Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth • Expand healthcare and key account revenues • Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and channel partnerships Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Distribution channel partnerships • Continue to improve working capital efficiency and superior cash flow generation 2015 Goal • 6 - 7.5% return on sales Page 82 Page 83
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient-hong-kong-holding-certificate-of-change-of-name-aug-2-2021.pdf
公公公公 司司司司 更更更更 改改改改 名名名名 稱稱稱稱 證證證證 明明明明 書書書書 CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF NAME 本 人 謹 此 證 明 I hereby certify that POLYONE HONG KONG HOLDING LIMITED 已 藉 特 別 決 議 更 改 其 名 稱 , 該 公 司 根 據 having by special resolution changed its name, is n ow incorporated under the 香 港 法 例 第 622 章《 公 司 條 例 》註 冊 的 名 稱 現 為 Companies Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hon g Kong) in the name of Avient Hong Kong Holding Limited 本 證 明 書 於 二二二二 OOOO 二二二二 一一一一 年 八八八八 月 二二二二 日 發 出 。
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Kedrowski Page 38 Operational Excellence • Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest for improvement in response to the voice of our customers and shareholders • It is all about strengthening our capabilities to deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers • It challenges us to enhance our productivity, profitability, and efficiency in all phases of our business, from safety to quality to waste elimination to environmental stewardship Page 39 Lean Six Sigma Initiative • In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to improve execution skills across all businesses, functions, and global regions • A company-wide diagnostic was conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six strategic improvement platforms • Financial targets were estimated, resources identified and trained results delivered , Page 40 PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate 4 5 6 5.1 Safety Performance *Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics). 0 1 2 3 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry Average 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 Page 41 • Exemplary on-time delivery • Best-in-class working capital % of sales 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery* Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results • Approximately $200M in cash driven by working capital improvements 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 WC % of Sales 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 *As measured to customer request date Page 42 40.0% Percent of Associates Trained in LSS World’s Best Start-up Program in 2009* World’s Best Business Process Excellence Program in 2012* Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program *Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center 16.5% 40.0% 2009 2011 Page 43 • Globally leverage strategic supplier management best practices • Implement world class demand management processes Critical Imperatives • Improve operational reliability and efficiencies • Optimize global freight management Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year Page 44 Page 45
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-mold-processing?rtype%5B0%5D=1164
Natural, light-colored or clear formulations will more easily show contamination or discoloration.
For clear TPEs, parts that have been processed at too low a temperature will have a frosty surface appearance.
Most of the GLS soft TPEs are either water-clear or translucent.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/personal-care-packaging/sun-care
Aqueous Battery Gasket