https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-announces-strong-third-quarter-2014-results
By putting our customers first and investing in innovation, we have developed a full suite of specialty offerings unmatched in the industry.
The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the planned closure of certain manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates, amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies including, without limitation, Spartech Corporation; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
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Color & Additive
Solutions for
Biopolymers
In recent times, interest in using biopolymers has
grown in several industry sectors.
Industry Standards
ADDITIVE PRODUCT CODE PROCESS BENEFITS
Anti Block CC10128310BG PLA Film Improve Separation
Slip Agent CC10144939BG PLA Fibers Aids Process/
Stickiness Reduction
Slip Agent CC10299977BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction
(End Products)
Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10272954BG PLA Film Improve Separation/
Opening of the Bags
Anti Block/Slip Agent BLA0050104 Injection Improve Overall Process
for Ejection
Anti Block/Slip Agent CC10178477BG BOPLA Film Stickiness Reduction/
High Transparency
Metal Release CC10312144BG Extrusion
Coating Good Chill Roll Release
Melt Enhancer BLA0025041 PLA Sheet Melt Stabilizer for
Thermoform Sheet
COLOR PRODUCT CODE MB CARRIER COMMENTS
Black CC10253380BG Blend 30% Carbon Black
Black CC10085911BG PLA 30% Carbon Black
Black CC10324006BG PBAT 40% Carbon Black
White BL00050101 PLA 60% TiO2
White CC10245763BG Blend 60% TiO2 +
Blue Undertone
White CC10194583BG PBAT 70% TiO2
ONCAP™ BIO & CESA™ ADDITIVES –
FOR FLEXIBLE FILM APPLICATIONS
ONCOLOR™ BIO & RENOL™ COLORANTS –
FOR INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
See the World in Color
The coloration of biodegradable polymers—such
as PLA, PHA, PBAT or blends—requires a careful
selection of pigments that must comply with strict
environmental standards.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-kevlar-para-aramid.pdf
Key Features
• High strength to weight ratio
• Low elongation to break
• Good heat & flame resistance
• Good chemical resistance
• High cut resistance
• Excellent ballistic properties
Disadvantages
• Kevlar® suffers from UV degradation, which
causes strength loss and discoloration
• Propensity to absorb moisture, up to 5%
moisture regain
• Poor compressive force properties
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR KEVLAR®
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® KEVLAR® PRODUCTS
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Swellcoat® Binder Yarn in between strength
members and industrial fabric yarn
• Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn
• Packing Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
• Kevlar® Distribution Program
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.6
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.44
Elongation @ Break % 2.5
Tensile Modulus g/d 885
Moisture Regain* % 5.0
Creep** %
No freedom from any patents or other industrial or intellectual property rights is granted or to be inferred.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefins - Product Selector Guide EMEA.pdf
Product Name C10 XF
V2 70
C10 H XF
C10 H XF
V0 T
C10 T/10 XF
C10 T/20 XF
C6 GF/30 H XF
C2 GF/20 XF
C6 GF30 H UV XF
V0 70 GREY X2 70 GREY X3 70
Resin Chemistry COPO HOMO + COPO
Polymer PP
Flammability V2 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0 V0
UL Listed No No No No No Yes No No No No
Reinforcement Unfilled Unfilled Unfilled Talc Talc Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled Glass Filled
Density (g/cm3) 1.01 1.06 1.09 1.16 1.28 1.35 1.23 1.38 1.24 1.25
MFI, 230°C/2.16 kg 7 10 10 9 10 4.5 2.5 4.5 4 0
E-Modulus (Tensile
Modulus - Mpa) 1800 1500 1300 1500 2400 8000 5000 8000 5250 6000
Tensile Strength
(Mpa) 18 15 20 15 15 60 45 60 40 45
Tensile Strain at Break
(ISO 527-2) (%) 63
These formulations are ideal for applications in various industries,
including consumer products, electronics, transportation,
and industrial equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Advanced Composites Utility Poles Product Overview.pdf
Avient’s
Advanced Composites business segment specializes in lightweight, strong, cost-efficient,
and customizable composite materials used in many different industries, from automotive to
construction and from infrastructure to recreation.
Our diverse portfolio of purpose-engineered electrical components include Glasforms™ fiberglass reinforced
insulator rods, guy insulators, crossarms, and pole profiles that meet the specific and rigorous demands of the
electrical utility industry, and have been trusted by major utility product manufacturers for decades.
Our advanced
pultrusion processing capabilities combined with chemistry formulation and material science expertise have made us
leaders in the industry.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-09/Maxxam FR Polyolefin Formulations - Product Overview.pdf
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin
Formulations are engineered to meet stringent
flammability performance requirements according
to industry norms.
Maxxam FR formulations are an ideal choice for a
variety of applications which require specific flame
retardant performance in a wide range of industries
including consumer, electrical and electronic,
transportation, industrial equipment and medical
devices.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• UL 94 V-2, V-0, 5VA ratings and elevated
RTI ratings
• GWFI (IEC 60695-11-10) up to 960°C
• Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PLC 0,
600V ratings
• Injection molding and extrusion grades
• Non-halogen grades available
• Low dielectric performance with selected
formulations
• Good recyclability
• Colorable
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Applications that require flame retardant
performance including:
• Transportation: Interior components, seat
components, door panels, aircraft interiors,
railway interiors, boat interiors
• Construction & Building Materials: Cable
insulation, pipes and fittings, insulation
materials
• Consumer – Appliance casings, housings,
covers, fume hoods, battery packages, furniture
• Industrial Equipment: Machine housings
• Energy, Electrical & Electronic, E-Mobility:
Battery frames, electrical housings, connectors
• Telecommunication: Cable management
• Packaging: Transportation of sensitive goods
• Healthcare: Medical device housings and
components
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MAXXAM FR FLAME RETARDANT POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS
Non-halogenated Halogenated
PP Homopolymer Copolymer Homopolymer Copolymer
Unit Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral Unfilled Glass Fiber Mineral
Characteristic Talcum Talcum Talcum Talcum
Reinforcement Mass-% 0 5–30 5–30 0 20–30 5-20 0 5–30 5–20 0 5–30 5–20
Colorable – ++ ++ + ++ ++ + + + + + + +
Density g/cm3 0,9–1,08 1,28–1,37 0,98–1,55 0,92–1,06 1,25–1,35 0,95–1,28 0,94–1,04 1,3–1,55 1,01–1,42 0,96–1,01 0,94–1,58 0,95–1,46
Tensile Strength MPa 25–30 30–70 25–35 16–22 40–65 15–25 25-–35 30–70 25–35 20–24 20–55 -25
E-Modulus (Tensile) MPa 1600–2500 2500–8200 2500–4000 800–1200 2000–8000 1600–3000 1300–2000 3000–8900 1900–3500 1000–1400 1200–7500 1500–3000
Izod Impact 23°C notched % 2,0–4,5 3,5–7,5 2,5–4,5 5–40 2,5–18 2,5–6 2,5–4,5 3,5–6,0 3,0–7,0 4,0–40 2,5–16 2,5–10
Max.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520Sidoti%2520wNonGAAP%2520Rec.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward looking statements include but are not limited to:• Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Spartech acquisition, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully
integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive;
Disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and
cost of credit in the future;
The financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate
liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;liquidity) to maintain their credit availability;
The speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market;
Our ability to achieve new business gains;
The amount and timing of repurchases, if any, of PolyOne common shares and our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and
timing of any future dividends;
The effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks;
Changes in polymer consumption growth rates in the markets where we conduct business;g p y p g ;
Changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online;
Fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply;
Production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs;
Unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters;
An inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital
reductions, cost reductions, employee productivity goals, and an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services;, , p y p y g , y p p ;
An inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; and
Other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and
changes in the rate of inflation.
• The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
• We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Page 3
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
90%
$22
$24
PolyOne
Stock Price
50%
$18
$20
$22
S&P 500 (relative performance)
30%
$12
$14
$16
S&P 500 (relative performance)
‐10%
10%
$6
$8
$10
50%
‐30%
$0
$2
$4
$
|
‐50%$0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Page 4
Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of SpecializedThe World s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
Page 5
Spartech – Compelling Strategic Rationale
• Spartech expands PolyOne’s specialty portfolio with adjacent
technologies in attractive end markets
Bolt on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion as only Bolt‐on acquisition with opportunity for global expansion, as only
6% of Spartech’s revenues are outside of North America
• PolyOne has a proven management team with a track record of
transformational success
• Preliminary synergy estimated at $65 million run rate by end of
3year 3
Significant opportunity to expand profitability by leveraging
PolyOne’s four pillar strategy
• Substantial potential share price appreciation for all
shareholders
f f ll / $ Accretive to EPS in first full year post‐acquisition / $0.50 once
synergies realized
Page 6
Mix Shift Highlights Specialty Transformation
Old
PolyOne Transformation
100%
2015
Target
80%
In
co
m
e*
65 – 75%40%
60%
f O
pe
ra
tin
g
34% 43% 45%
65 75%
20%
o
f
2%0%
2005 2008 2010 2012 2015
Specialty OI $5M $46M $87M $114M Target
*Operating Income excludes corporate charges and special items
JV's PP&S Distribution Specialty
Page 7
Proof of Performance
2007 2012 2015
“Where we were” “Where we are” “Where we Where we were Where we are expect to be"
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 9.1% 12 – 16%
PP&S 6.1% 9.0% 9 – 12%
Distribution 3.0% 6.4% 6 – 7.5%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income 20% 45% 65 – 75%
3) ROIC* ( ft t ) 7% 11% 15%3) ROIC* (after‐tax) 7% 11% 15%
4) Adjusted EPS Growth** N/A 4 yr CAGR = 55% Double Digit
Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
**4 yr EPS CAGR calculated using 2012 adjusted EPS vs 2008 adjusted EPS
Page 8
Proof of Performance
Spartech Opportunity
Intermediate
PolyOne Spartech Opportunity
2006 2012 Today Goal
“Where we
were”
“Where we
are”
“Where
Spartech is”*
“Where we
can go”were are Spartech is can go
Specialty
Operating
Margin
1.5% 9.1% 2.2% 8.0% – 10.0%
Margin
Page 9
*Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12 ended November 3, 2012
PolyOne
14%
Latin
America
3% Distribution
2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion* 2012 Revenues: $4.2 Billion*
United
States
14% 5%
PP&S
20%Specialty
57%
Building & HealthCare
1.02
1.20
$1.20
$1.40
ha
re
End Markets* EPS Growth
Construction
14%
17%
Industrial
9%
0.27 0 21
0.79
$0.40
$0.60
$0.80
$1.00
Ad
ju
st
ed
E
ar
ni
ng
s P
er
S
Electrical &
0.12
0.21 0.13
$0.00
$0.20
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
Specialty
U it d
2012 Revenues: $2.4 Billion* Solutions
United
States
59%
9%
Latin
America
Building &
C t ti
HealthCare
o
f S
al
es
12-16%
End Markets* Expanding Profits
Construction
Electrical &
Industrial
15%
1.5%
3.2% 4.3%
5.3%
8.4% 9.1%
O
pe
ra
tin
g
In
co
m
e
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2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2015
O
Target* Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE) and Glasforms
Designed Structures and Solutions
United States
2012 Revenues: $0.85 Billion* Solutions
84%
Latin America
4% Building & Construction
Sign & Advertising
3%
Recreation & Leisure
Pool & Spa
1%
Distribution &
Thermoform
2% Operating Income % of Sales
2012 Revenue by Industry Segment* Expanding Profits**
Electrical & Electronics
23%Industrial
3%
2.2%
8 ‐ 10%
1%
HealthCare
2012 2015
Target
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*Pro Forma includes FY2012 results for Spartech (11/03/12 YE)
**Pro Forma results include Spartech corporate allocations for FY12
Positioned for Earnings Growth
2015 Target
Rev: $5B
Adj.
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This is achieved, in part, by ensuring compliance with
applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
In alignment with these principles and practices, Avient is committed to:
Complying with all applicable laws, regulations and industry
standards
Monitoring the development of emerging laws, regulations and
industry standards
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/LubriOne Internally Lubricated Formulations PTFE Free Series Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent wear resistance
• Reduced friction, heat build-up, noise
& vibration
• Improved processability & surface finish
on parts
• Lower power requirements & low
maintenance
• Reduced tool contamination and corrosion
• Reduction in lubricant migration time
• Design flexibility
• Reduced weight
• Chemically resistant
MARKETS & APPLICATIONS
Ideal for applications in many industries including
transportation, industrial, household, electrical
and electronics including:
• Transportation – Fuel flap axis, interior door
handle axis, gears, seat mechanics, sun-roof
sliding mechanisms, side mirror parts
• Industrial – Conveyor belt gears, pulleys
• Household – Window/door runners, furniture
parts, hinges
• Electrical and electronics – Electrical plug
safety parts, printers, barcode scanners
PRODUCT BULLETIN
EUROPE GRADES
ASIA GRADES
Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler
LubriOne LB6000-5024 RS HI natural
PA6
GF10 UHMWPE
Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS S1 GF30 UHMWPE
Lubrione LB6000-5021 RS X2 GF30 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB6000-5019 X1 black GF50 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB6700-5001 RS AF black PA6/PA66 GF50 UHMWPE
LubriOne NN-000/01M black SO
PA66
Unfilled MoS2
LubriOne REC LB6600-5030 RS grey GF33 Graphite
LubriOne LB3300-5010 RS natural
PBT
GF20 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB3300-5005 RS natural MI20 UHMWPE
LubriOne REC LB3220-5001 RS C natural X1 PC GF10 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB8900-5010 GP grey
PKE
Unfilled Graphite
LubriOne LB8900-5006 RS PE natural GF20 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB8900-5004 RS PE natural GF30 UHMWPE
LubriOne LB4200-5022 black
POM
Unfilled MoS2
LubriOne LB4200-5023 natural Unfilled UHMWPE
LubriOne LB9200-5012 RS PE natural PPS GF30 UHMWPE
Material Name Base Resin Reinforcing Filler Lubricating Filler
LubriOne LB6600-8056 LB BK001
PA66
Unfilled LDPE
LubriOne LB6600-8054 RS BK001 CF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB6600-8052 RS BK001 GF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8032 RS NC001
POM
GF30 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8030 AR NC001 AF10 LDPE
LubriOne LB4200-8026 LB BK001 Unfilled LDPE+HDPE
LubriOne LB3200-8022 LB BK001
PC
Unfilled UHMWHDPE
LubriOne LB3200-8021 RS BK001 GF30 UHMWHDPE
LubriOne LB7600-8008 RS BK001 PPO GF20 UHMWHDPE
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Certificate No:
2997-2006-AQ-RGC-RvA
Initial certification date:
08 June, 2006
Valid:
11 April, 2022 – 11 April, 2025
This is to certify that the management system of
Polyone - Suzhou, China
EM Sector, 77 Shenggang Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China,
215024
and the sites as mentioned in the appendix accompanying this certificate
has been found to conform to the Quality Management System standard:
GB/T 19001-2016/ISO 9001:2015
This certificate is valid for the following scope:
Design and Manufacture of Plastic Compounding Material
Certificate No: 2997-2006-AQ-RGC-RvA
Place and date: Shanghai, 27 April, 2022
Lack of fulfilment of conditions as set out in the Certification Agreement may render this Certificate invalid.
Room 201, Building 20, No. 200 JinSu
Road, Shanghai Free Trade Zone, China,
200131
Design of Plastic Compounding Material
Polyone - Suzhou, China EM Sector, 77 Shenggang Street,
Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu,
China, 215024
Manufacture of Plastic Compounding
Material