https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-increase-quarterly-dividend
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 closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or 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 businesses into our operations, such as Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; 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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-pricing-650-million-6250-senior-notes-due-2031
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 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 effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; 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; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; our ability to achieve strategic objectives and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the implementation of a cloud-based enterprise resource planning system, S/4HANA; other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and any recessionary conditions; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/advanced-composite-materials-polyone-bringing-innovation-and-sustainability-transportation-industry
Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; 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; 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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends, including at the increasing rate, which will be subject to, among other factors, market conditions, our cash flow and cash requirements and restrictions contained in any of our debt agreements; 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.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-signs-agreement-divest-designed-structures-and-solutions
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 closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or 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 businesses into our operations, such as Rutland, Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; 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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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.
https://www.avient.com/idea/continuous-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites
It is possible to create injection or compression molded plastic parts that would be difficult or impossible to machine using traditional materials such as steel or aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-engineered-polymer-formulations
Examine the damaging effects chemicals can have on the plastic components and learn about preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications
https://www.avient.com/news/dyneema-and-point-blank-deliver-1-million-alpha-elite-armor-systems-protect-us-law-enforcement
Avient is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/news/two-new-polymer-solutions-avient-launching-battery-show-supporting-sustainability-battery-and-electric-vehicle-applications
Avient employs approximately 8,700 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/avnt-fourth-quarter-2020-news-release.pdf
Examples include:
• Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine
and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic
• Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and
wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
• Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of
materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a
founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.
Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking
statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from
operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other
objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Masterbatch business, including any expected
synergies; 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
effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and
regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations
regarding plastics in jurisdictions 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; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends including at
the increased rate; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to
achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from
initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions
and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%2520Standard%2520Quality%2520Response_2016_6_9.pdf
PolyOne Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates--designs, sources, manufactures and
distributes chemicals and plastic products globally.
Sincerely,
Brett Warland
Director of Process Improvement
PolyOne Corporate
PolyOne Quality Survey Standard
Response
2015 12 09
Source: Corporate Quality
Page: 2 of 14
Table of Contents
1.0 POLYONE CORPORATE: OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REGISTRATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 AUDIT ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 4
5.0 QUALITY OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES .............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.5 RESPONSIVENESS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.6 TECHNOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.0 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISASTER RECOVERY PRACTICES....................................................................................... 11
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / ISO 14001 .................................................................................................. 14
8.0 CREDIT REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
9.0 SUSTAINABILITY AND NO SURPRISES PLEDGE .................................................................................................................. 14
PolyOne Quality Survey Standard
Response
2015 12 09
Source: Corporate Quality
Page: 3 of 14
1.0 PolyOne Corporate: Overview
• To view the PolyOne Executive Leadership Team and the PolyOne Business Leadership, please visit the
following URL: http://www.polyone.com/company/about-us/company-officers
Corporate Department of Continuous Improvement (Quality Department)
Brett Warland Director of Process Improvement 440-930-3318
Jake Kucbel Corporate Quality Engineer 440-930-1557
SIC / NAICS Codes and Descriptions for PolyOne Businesses
3087 325991 Customer compounding of purchased resins
2821 325211 Plastic material and resin manufacturing
2851 325510 Paint and coating manufacturing (Specialty Coatings)
5162 422610 Plastic materials wholesalers (POD)
326199 Composites (Glasforms)
DUNS# 84-508-2861 PolyOne Corporate at PolyOne Center
Federal ID# 34-1730488
• Company Longevity: As PolyOne, since 9/1/2000.