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indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
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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:• 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.
• A reconciliation of each non‐GAAP financial measure with the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this presentation which is co pa ab e G a c a easu e s attac ed to t s p ese tat o c s
posted on our website at www.polyone.com.
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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 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 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;
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.
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.
Tax adjustments include the net tax expense/benefit from one-time income tax items, the set-up or reversal of uncertain tax position reserves and deferred income tax valuation allowance adjustments.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/oncap-denesting-case-study.pdf
To solve this issue, the converter
required immediate action from the sheet producer.
The Avient team quickly went to work formulating a
custom OnCap™ Denesting additive solution, which was
optimized to solve the issue of packaging trays sticking
together while also delivering a consistent, easy release
that exceeded the brand owner’s expectations.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/pvc-extrusion-processors-case-study.pdf
For example, in several instances processors ran Excelite
E-versions, which allowed longer production run times
and less material plate-out on extruder die lips.
When coupled with customized
metering equipment from Avient, processors were able
to achieve uniform distribution of active CFA content.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
The concept was born out of a desire to replace
traditional wax, which is messy and rubs off over time.
Building on the design concept from SurfCo, Avient
conducted additional R&D work to formulate a specialty
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could be coextruded
with polypropylene (PP) film and meet the high
expectations of SurfCo and surfers everywhere.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
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Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/IR_Deck_11.4.19.pdf
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.
A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most
directly comparable GAAP financial measure is attached to this
presentation which is posted on our website at www.polyone.com.
Ripcords
• Lubricated, color coated, various fibers
• Rips through any material including steel armor
• Made from Kevlar, Vectran LCP or PET polyester
12.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/2023 Advanced Composites Automotive Overview.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Wire _ Cable Tri-fold Selection Guide_SPANISH.pdf
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing
to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.