https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski
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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
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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
,
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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
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• 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
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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
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• 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
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ROBOTIC EMULATION
ENABLES PERSONALIZED
PROSTHETICS WITH
COMPOSITES
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COMPOSITE SPRINGS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN PROSTHETIC
PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN
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Zone 2 - Center 430° F 470° F 221° C 243° C
Zone 3 - Front 440° F 480° F 227° C 249° C
Nozzle 450° F 480° F 232° C 249° C
MELT & MOLD
TEMPERATURES ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS
Melt Temperature 450° F 480° F 232° C 249° C After processing, always
purge residual PKE
materials with fractional
melt flow HDPE or PP.Mold Temperature 150° F 200° F 66° C 93° C
DRYING
CONDITIONS ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS
Temperature 180° F 82° C
Drying not required.
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PHTHALATES FACTS
PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN
TO BREAK DOWN IN THE
HUMAN BODY
Research has shown that after
entering the body, phthalate
are broken down into metabolites
within minutes and pass out
quickly in urine.2
PHTHALATE EXPOSURE
IS CONSIDERED LOW
Despite the fact that phthalates
are used in a wide range of
products, human exposure from
all sources is considered to be
extremely low.2
PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL
CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE
Flexible vinyl tubing does not
react with most medications,
allowing for reliable
administration of drugs, while
flexible vinyl bags prevent blood
contamination and extend shelf
life of the blood.3
PHTHALATES ARE
REGULATED
Based on earlier studies, a few
specific phthalates have been
banned for use in toys or other
items for sale to children
under twelve to reduce risk of
overexposure through hand-to-
mouth behaviors.
1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com
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Zone 2 - Center 420°F 460°F 215°C 235°C
Zone 3 - Front 430°F 470°F 220°C 240°C
Nozzle 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
MELT & MOLD
TEMPERATURES ENGLISH (°F) METRIC (°C) COMMENTS
Melt Temperature 440°F 480°F 225°C 250°C
Wipe down mold
surface after each
production run.
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ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Flame retardant additives Mitigates fire hazard by reducing flame spread and heat release
Anti-static and conductive additives Controls build-up of static charges to reduce risk of fire and enhance safety
Antimicrobial technology
Reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on the surface and through the
thickness of the part
Light spectrum management
Provides UV protection to prevent discoloration or degradation of
mechanical properties for lasting outdoor durability and color fastness
Scratch and mar resistant additives Adds protection to stand up to surface abrasion and wear and tear
COLORANT TECHNOLOGIES
UL 94 colorants
Over 2,000 UL 94-recognized color concentrates, including for
high temperature resins
Special effect colorants Visual enhancements including metallic, granite, or pearlescent appearance
Bio colorants and additives For use in bio-based plastics without compromising performance
TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC CHARGING STATIONS
Avient supports all of these solutions with a range of world-class services, including:
• Polymer material expertise with a focus on sustainability
• Application development expertise with global design centers
• Regulatory compliance coordination to help mitigate risk
• Reliable field technical services and support
• Leading color trend and design services
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound REC Automotive Interior Grades Product Bulletin.pdf
These customizable
grades are useful for a range of interior applications,
such as door mats/mat pockets, center console
trays, trunk & frunk liners, or instrument panel and
dashboard components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Edwards Ballistic Panel Case Study.pdf
Army Corps Engineers’ Engineer Research and
Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering
Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and
Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for
commercial and government research and development
organizations.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/CAI Solutions for Recycled Resins in E_E Applications Product Bulletin _A4.pdf
MECHANICAL RECYCLING TESTING
FACILITY
Our CycleWorks™ Innovation Center in Italy
provides the necessary research environment to
test and evaluate plastic recycling in real-world
conditions.
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Color Development & Trends
In addition to an extensive color library to choose
from, we also provide collaborative design services
at our ColorWorks™ design and technology centers.
Recyclability Assessment
at CycleWorks™
Our Cycleworks™ Innovation Center specializes
in testing and evaluating recycling solutions.