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U-PVC PIPE &
FITTING
PRODUCER
P I P E & F I T T I N G
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Improved the customer’s workplace
environment by installing a new tote liquid
supply system
• Enhanced color consistency and reduced
production wastage from pigment speck and
streak issues
• Complied with strict regulatory controls for
potable pipe requirements
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT
WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
PRODUCTIVITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
applications
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant to apply for internal color matching in PVC
sheet applications
• Phthalate free plasticizer class as hazardous healthy control
requirement
• Good thermal stability and compatibility in PVC resin of color
index choices
• Compliance with Heavy metal free and RoHS regulation
KEY REQUIREMENT• Support the mass production capacity of white pipe
extrusion
• Reduces particulates from TiO2 bulk pigment use in the
workplace
• Ensure excellent pigment dispersion to meet mechanical
pipe properties over an extensive useful life
• Compliance with NSF and UL regulations for end
application requirements in the building and construction
industry
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DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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PVC EDGE
BANDING
MANUFACTURER
E X T R U S I O N S H E E T & S T R A P
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
• Achieved the optimal flowability of liquid white
and liquid orange, ensuring consistent color
through suitable mixing with other colorants
• Ensured lot-to-lot consistency with DE value of
less than 0.5
• Supported customers in achieving stable and
high-quality coloration during their PVC
processing
ColorMatrix Liquid Color Concentrates
KEY REQUIREMENT WHY AVIENT
AVIENT SOLUTION
FUNCTIONALITY + COMPLIANCE
Avient Corporation 1
• Meet the diverse coefficient of friction (CoF) requirements across
various film structures and compositions for a wide range of
• Improve the speed of slip blooming and ensure consistent slip
performance post-film production
• Preserve excellent optical and mechanical properties
• Compliance with food regulations for end packaging in food
sealant applications
KEY REQUIREMENT
• Standard colorant for internal color matching in PVC sheet
• Manufactured with phthalate-free plasticizer
• Good thermal stability and compatibility with PVC resin for a wide
rang of color index choices
• Compliance with heavy metal-free and RoHS regulations
LIQUID COLOR CONCENTRATES AND
DOSING | AVIENTLEARN MORE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES
COLOR TECHNOLOGY
Custom matching, saturated colors, and special
effects to fill market niches, eliminate secondary
operations, and strengthen your brand
PCR COLOR PREDICTION SERVICE
Digital prediction tool illustrating color possibilities
and limitations of post-consumer recycled (PCR)
content to simplify decision making and shorten
time to launch
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF)
CALCULATOR
Methodology that evaluates the carbon footprint of
Avient solutions, contributing a data point to your
overall carbon footprint and supporting credible
reporting
AVIENT DESIGN
A highly specialized group of industrial designers
and project engineers that provides advanced
design and detailed analysis to foster higher levels
of innovation
TESTING AND VALIDATION
Fully accredited and in-house testing capabilities
to generate data for insight into material behavior,
environmental effects, and more
REGULATORY SUPPORT
Dedicated product stewardship team assisting
with new product approvals to reduce regulatory
overhead and minimize risk
COLOR AND ADDITIVE DESIGN SERVICES
Trend and color insights along with product
development assistance from concept through
commercialization to optimize design and gain
speed to market
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Long-term strategic solution development that
addresses complex and unmet product innovation
needs
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
Technical experts specifically trained to work
directly with your team to solve definitive
application challenges with new or existing
approaches
FIELD TECHNICAL SERVICE
Onsite support for tool design, startup, and
production optimization to gain manufacturing
efficiencies and help resolve technical issues
Common compliance categories
where we can assist:
• UL
• USP Class VI
• ISO 10993
• ISO 1345
• REACH
• RoHS
• FDA
• EU 10/2011
• China GB
• MERCOSUR
• USP
• ISP
• CPSIA
• Prop 65
ColorWorks™ Design &
Technology Centers
Our global ColorWorks centers are
focused on design, technology, and
innovation for plastics.
Services include:
• New product development
• Color, Material & Finish (CMF)
development and design
• Circular design for sustainability
• Rapid prototyping
• 3D visualization
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They are based on management’s expectations that
involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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 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, retain relationships with customers of acquired companies, and achieve the expected results of such acquisitions,
including whether such businesses will be accretive to our earnings;
• 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;
• Information systems failures and cyber attacks;
• Our ability to continue to pay regular cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; 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 New PolyOne: A Specialty Growth Company
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Segment Highlights
18POLYONE CORPORATION
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2%
8.1%
9.7%
12.2%
14.7%
16.7%
16.0%
16.4%
2016
Revenue:
$0.8 Billion
United
45%
33%
Latin
5%
Color, Additives & Inks
Packaging
(30%)
(10%)
Textiles
(9%)
(9%)
19POLYONE CORPORATION
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0% 8.6% 9.3%
12.1%
14.7%
14.3%
13.1%
Specialty Engineered Materials
2016
Revenue:
$0.6 Billion
United
51%
27%
20%
Consumer
(19%)
(19%)
Electrical & Electronics
Healthcare
(11%)
20POLYONE CORPORATION
5.5%
6.9%
3.8%
3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2% 7.7%
8.3%
12-14%
11.4%
11.1%
Performance Products & Solutions
2016
Revenue:
$0.7 Billion
United
78%
16%
Latin
Building & Construction
(30%)
(18%)
(16%)
(16%)
21POLYONE CORPORATION
36%
Distribution
2016
Revenue:
$1.1 Billion
Key
Suppliers
ROIC
24%
Healthcare
22%
18%
Consumer
15% Appliance
6%
E & E
5%
B & C
Packaging
W & C
2.6%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4%
5.9% 6.1%
6.6% 6.5 - 7.5%
6.4% 6.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 YTD
*After-Tax ROIC
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22POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets &
Application Examples
23POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Thermally Conductive Technologies
Chemical Resistant Technologies
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
24POLYONE CORPORATION
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural Components
Sound & Vibration Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Fluid Handling
Interior Trim
Exterior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
25POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Packaging
Oxygen Scavenger Technologies
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization Technologies
Antioxident Technologies
Density Modified Technologies
26POLYONE CORPORATION
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive Components
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and Handles
Structural Composite Components
27POLYONE CORPORATION
Impart weight, sound and
metallic finish to caps and
closures for cosmetics and
spirits applications
Elevate quality and prestige
perceptions among high-end
consumers
Eliminate time and cost
associated with secondary
operations and assembly
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
28POLYONE CORPORATION
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Eliminate costs by increasing
pigment density
Enhance color performance
without altering form and
formulation
Increasing design capabilities
by reducing weight and layer
thickness
29POLYONE CORPORATION
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Inhibit microbial growth on
polymer surfaces
Enhance value or products
and devices
Highly versatile concentrate
with the ability to be
incorporated into a wide
variety of products
30POLYONE CORPORATION
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Durable, long-lasting products
stand up to the most
aggressive disinfectants
Minimize environmental
stress cracking and
discoloration
One of the broadest medically
approved polymer and
colorant portfolios
31POLYONE CORPORATION
Color & Design Services
Greater control of color
development and supply chain
Work across entire design
process from concept to
commercialization
Inspire creativity in the use of
polymer materials, colors, and
effects
Innovative brand differentiation
Faster development timelines
32POLYONE CORPORATION
Outdoor Applications
Leading provider of high
performance specialty materials
for the recreational and sports
& leisure industry
Well positioned across all
segments to address market
needs
Metal to Polymer
Conversion
Lightweighting
Thermal Management
Impact Performance
33POLYONE CORPORATION
ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant
Proprietary advanced liquid color
formulations and equipment
enable greater efficiency and
productivity
Eliminates aqueous dyeing and
its associated wastewater
treatment
Solid Color Concentrates
Extrusion-spun fibers colored via
solid masterbatch
Fiber Colorants
34POLYONE CORPORATION
Smart Home Devices
ResilienceTM Vinyl Solutions
High flame retardancy to meet
strict UL standards
Greater processing and design
flexibility
Specialized additives provide
long term color stability
Diffusive lens materials improve
light dispersion
1
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne common shareholders, adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
attributable to PolyOne common shareholders and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to assess performance and allocate resources
because senior management believes that these measures are useful in understanding current profitability levels and that current levels may serve as a base for future performance.
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SPECIALTY
ENGINEERED
MATERIALS FOR
HEALTHCARE
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
Careful consideration must be given to materials used for medical
devices and their impact on patient safety.
We’re dedicated to providing innovative, specialized polymer
solutions for demanding healthcare applications.
These customizable materials include chemically resistant polymers
to prevent device cracking, electrically conductive materials for consistent measuring, and high-density
formulations to replace lead.
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Nikrant
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United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Appliance
6% Building &
Construction
3%
Wire & Cable
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
14%Consumer
21%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
8%
Misc.
3%
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
21%
America
6%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
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Value Proposition
• GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing
innovative technologies and services to enable customer success
Transformation Highlights
• Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix
improvement and specialty focus
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
improvement and specialty focus
• GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than
doubled earnings in 3 years
• PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide
• Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources
> $15B Addressable Market
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• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
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From Volume
Commodity-driven product portfolio
To Value
Specialty technology and solutions
EM North America Transformation
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
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$12
$29
Operating Income
($ in millions)
• Provided access to new customers
in specialized, high-growth markets
such as healthcare and consumer
• Strategic partner to many of the
world’s best-known companies
GLS Integration Success
16.9%
8.2%
2007 2011
2007 2011
Working Capital % of Sales
• Complementary global footprint
provided additional cross-selling
opportunities
• Opportunity to expand margins
and drive working capital
improvement while remaining
customer-focused
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$1.3
$27.6
2006 2011
Healthcare Revenue
• Investment in dedicated
healthcare team to drive
penetration and growth
• Leverage product portfolio
globally & win specialty business
Areas of Focus
$10.5
$117.9
2006 2011
Consumer Revenue
2006 2011globally & win specialty business
in targeted markets
• Aggressively commercialize
specialty innovation platforms
• Utilize our innovation centers to
influence OEM design
(Revenue in $ millions)
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• Carbon Nanotube Formulations
� Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives
� Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and
clean conductivity
• Thermally Conductive Solutions
Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
Key Innovations
� Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
� Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and
design flexibility
• FDA-Regulated TPEs
� Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery
systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes
� Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly
regulated applications
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Commercialize critical new technology platforms
• Manage the mix as we continue to drive
the transformation
• Global translation of commercial successes
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
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It will be the responsibility of Customer to
order sufficient quantities of materials to allow for any required qualification prior
to the implementation of the change.
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Loose buffer tube – made of
PBT, PTFE, Nylon 12, PP or other
polymers.
Both parts are made of silica/glass or
polymer
4.
Central support member
• Pultruded composite rod,
often polymer coated
5.
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AUTOMOTIVE
MOLDER TIER 1
E L E C T R O N I C C A R D R E A D E R
P A R T F O R M U L T I M E D I A H U B
• Aluminum replacement
• Good mechanical properties
• PP with 40% Long Glass Fiber
• Meet the strict automotive OEM specification
• Designed a material solution to obtain all critical
mechanical criteria and supply the OEM in a short
timeframe
• Delivered tailored strategy while offering global
reach
OnForce Long Fiber Reinforced
Thermoplastic Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Developed
to support growing sustainability goals, these bio-
polymers offer hardness levels from 30-70 Shore A
and property retention comparable to traditional
petroleum-based TPEs.
Plus, with an opaque natural color, reSound BIO
materials offer excellent colorability, making them
ideal for applications such as cosmetics packaging,
personal care products, household appliances, and
consumer electronics.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.