https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/AVNT February IR Presentation_w_Non-GAAP Recs_v2.pdf
& Canada EMEA Asia Latin America 64% 36% Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks 41% 36% 18% 5% 7% 7% 23% 19% 9% 16% 10% 5% 4% Defense Healthcare Packaging Consumer Building & Construction Industrial Transportation Energy Telecom Geography Segment Industry 4 CREATING A WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION 1. 6% annualized long term sales growth leveraging sustainable solutions, composites, healthcare and emerging regions 2.
PY (TOTAL COMPANY) $790 $719 2022 2023 $107 $114 2022 2023 Sales Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) $0.42 $0.52 2022 2023 Adjusted EPS (in millions) - 9% + 7% + 24% Sales Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS 15 Q4 2023 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 16 CAI $491 $459 Sales (in millions) $70 $84 EBITDA SEM $301 $260 Sales $55 $49 EBITDA - 7% - 14%+20% - 11% 2022 2023 (in millions) Q4 EBITDA BRIDGE (TOTAL COMPANY) 17 $ millions CAI: Price / Mix 11 Deflation 14 SEM: Price / Mix 4 Deflation 9 Net Price Benefit 38 Cost Reductions 13 Wage Inflation (8) Other (2) Q4 2023 $114 Adjusted EBITDA Q4 2022 $ 107 Demand (34) • Demand was down, but less than in previous quarters, due to slowing pace of destocking • Positive net price benefit: o CAI – Pricing flat with favorable mix from uptick in packaging and consumer end markets and raw material deflation o SEM - Pricing flat with favorable mix from Composites and raw material deflation • Cost reductions primarily driven by reduced administrative costs and cost synergies 2024 G U I DAN CE 2024 GUIDANCE Full Year 2024 Guidance Adjusted EBITDA $505 to $535 million Adjusted EPS $2.40 to $2.65 Interest Expense $105 to $110 million Adjusted Effective Tax Rate 23% to 25% Capital Expenditures ~$140 million 19 Q1 Adjusted EPS of $0.68 AP P E N DI X 21 Performance Additives 15% Pigments 13% TiO2 9% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 10%Nylon 5% Polypropylene 4% Styrenic Block Copolymer 4% Other Raw Materials 38% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET SEGMENT DATA U.S. & Canada 41% EMEA 36% Asia 18% Latin America 5% 2023 SEGMENT, END MARKET AND GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY REVENUESEGMENT FINANCIALS Consumer 19% Packaging 23%Industrial 16% Building and Construction 9% Telecommunications 4% Energy 5% Defense 7% END MARKET REVENUE $2,007M $358M $1,138M $224M Sales EBITDA Specialty Engineered Materials Color Additives and Inks $502M$3,143M (1) Transportation 10% Healthcare 7% 23 (1) Total company sales and adjusted EBITDA of $3,143M and $502M, respectively, include intercompany sales eliminations and corporate costs 2023 REVENUE | $2 .0 BILLION US & Canada 34% EMEA 37% Asia 21% Latin America 8% END MARKET REGION 24 Packaging 34% Consumer 21% Healthcare 8% Industrial 15% Transportation 9% Building & Construction 10% Telecommunications 1% Energy 2% COLOR, ADDITIVES & INKS 2023 REVENUE | $1 .1 BILLION US & Canada 52% EMEA 35% Asia 13% 25 Packaging 5% Consumer 16% Healthcare 6%Industrial 16% Transportation 12% Telecommunications 9% Energy 10% Defense 18% Building & Construction 8% END MARKET REGION SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS Packaging 32% Consumer 26% Healthcare 9% Industrial 13% Building & Construction 6% Telecommunications 2% Energy 2% Defense 1% Asia (18% of sales) Transportation 9% 2023 AVIENT REGIONAL SALES Packaging 25% Consumer 13% Healthcare 5% Industrial 18% Building & Construction 9% Energy 5% Defense 8% EMEA (36% of sales)Transportation 13% Packaging 13% Consumer 22% Healthcare 10% Industrial 16% Building & Construction 12% Energy 6% Defense 8% US & Canada (41% of sales) Transportation 9% Packaging 59% Consumer 22% Healthcare 2% Industrial 8% Building & Construction 4% LATAM (5% of sales) Transportation 5% Telecommunications 4% Telecommunications 4% 26 BY END MARKET Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except for per share data) Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations attributable to Avient shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
Free Cash Flow Calculation December 31, 2023 Cash provided by operating activities $ 201.6 Taxes paid on gain on sale of business 104.1 Adjusted cash provided by operating activities $ 305.7 Capital expenditures $ (119.4) Free cash flow $ 186.3 2 Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Sales: Color, Additives and Inks $ 459.4 $ 490.8 $ 2,007.4 $ 2,355.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 259.8 300.8 1,138.2 1,044.4 Corporate (0.2) (1.2) (2.8) (2.5) Sales $ 719.0 $ 790.4 $ 3,142.8 $ 3,396.9 Operating income: Color, Additives and Inks $ 61.8 $ 44.3 $ 259.9 $ 301.0 Specialty Engineered Materials 29.4 35.2 142.5 140.1 Corporate (48.1) (79.1) (205.6) (197.8) Operating income $ 43.1 $ 0.4 $ 196.8 $ 243.3 Other expense, net: $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7) Depreciation & amortization: Color, Additives and Inks $ 22.2 $ 25.2 $ 98.3 $ 101.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 19.8 20.3 81.5 48.7 Corporate 2.2 3.1 9.0 12.5 Depreciation & amortization $ 44.2 $ 48.6 $ 188.8 $ 162.5 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA): Color, Additives and Inks $ 84.0 $ 69.5 $ 358.2 $ 402.3 Specialty Engineered Materials 49.2 55.5 224.0 188.8 Corporate (45.9) (76.0) (196.6) (185.3) Other expense, net $ 4.3 $ (28.4) $ 5.8 $ (59.7) EBITDA $ 91.6 $ 20.6 $ 391.4 $ 346.1 Special items in EBITDA 22.3 86.8 110.4 162.5 EBITDA - excluding special items $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 508.6 APM pro forma adjustments - 8 months 2022* — — — 83.1 Pro forma EBITDA $ 113.9 $ 107.4 $ 501.8 $ 591.7 * Pro forma adjustment for January - August 2022 APM results (period before Avient ownership). 3 AVNT February IR Presentation_w_Non-GAAP Recs.pdf AVNT February IR Presentation.pdf Avient corporation�investor presentation DISCLAIMER Slide Number 3 Creating a world-class�sustainable organization Top-tier sustainability performance�and recognition Slide Number 6 Slide Number 7 Portfolio transformation Slide Number 9 END MARKET observations�(% of company sales) Regional observations�(% of company sales) Slide Number 12 Slide Number 13 Slide Number 14 Slide Number 15 Slide Number 16 Slide Number 17 Slide Number 18 Slide Number 19 Slide Number 20 Slide Number 21 Slide Number 22 2023 segment, end market and Geography Color, Additives & Inks Specialty Engineered Materials Slide Number 26 AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation.pdf AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Presentation_For Website_with Non-GAAP.pdf IR Deck - AVNT-2023.12.31 (2.12.24 9PM Milestone February 12 0905 pm).pdf Attachment 3.26.24 - Public Lender Presentation Non-GAAP Attachments (005).pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Asia SEM Healthcare Product Selection Guide %281%29.pdf
CHARACTERISTICS TPE THERMOSET RUBBER LIM* SILICONE PVC Compression Set Good Excellent Excellent Fair Heat Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Fair UV/Ozone Resistance Good Good Good Good Chemical Resistance Good Excellent Excellent Good Barrier Properties Excellent Good Excellent Excellent # of Manufacturing Steps Excellent Good Good Excellent Supply Chain Availability Excellent Excellent Fair Excellent Colorability Excellent Good Good Excellent Total Costs $$ $$$ $$$$ $ THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FOR HEALTHCARE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARING TPE, RUBBER, SILICONE, AND PVC We offer a broad range of TPEs solutions that are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges.
PP OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Dynaflex™ G2706 28A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Soft translucent grade, grippy feel Dynaflex™ G2711 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO Highly colorable solution, grippy feel, low compression set Versaflex™ CL2242 & CL2250 42A/ 50A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, US Food contact EtO Clear boilable grades; ABS, PC bondable Versaflex™ G2705 N 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993, Food contact EtO/Steam High resilience, low compression set Versaflex™ HC3810 20A-90A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO General purpose, unfilled ABS, PC OVERMOLDING HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versaflex™ OM1040 40A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Translucent Versaflex™ OM3060 60A USP Class VI, ISO 10993 EtO Clear VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs OVERMOLDING FOR ERGONOMICS • Adds good tactile surface with soft-touch feel • Available in a variety of color effects and textures • Improves grip, cushion, and comfort • Enhances functional performance like sealing properties, vibration damping, oxygen barrier, and scratch and abrasion resistance • Reduces assembly costs, good processability • Offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates Applications: • Glucometers • Medical tools overmolds • Injector pens • Analysis devices VERSALLOY™ HC & VERSAFLEX™ HC TPEs SEALING & RESEALING • Rubbery feel and soft touch • No coring, good puncture, and resealability in static stoppers • Meets low coefficient of friction requirements in dynamic seals • Low extractables • Suitable to overmold onto polyolefins Applications: • Sealing and resealing septum • Seals and sanitary gaskets • Syringe plungers and tips MATERIAL DESCRIPTION HARDNESS REGULATORY STERILIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N 45A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N 55A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N 70A USP Class VI EtO Good processability, smooth surface aesthetics Versalloy™ HC 9220-43N 43A USP Class VI, ISO 10993-4/5 EtO Extrusion grade, high temperature resistance Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N 34A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Resealing, elevated comp set Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B 57A FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 10993 Autoclave EtO radiation Low stiction VERSAFLEX™ CL AND DYNAFLEX™ TPEs HIGH CLARITY GRADES WITHOUT PLASTICIZERS • Water clear grades formulated without phthalate plasticizers • Meets medical regulatory USP Class VI and ISO 10993-4,5 • Food contact and FDA compliant • Autoclave and radiation stable • Low extractable • High clarity (Haze 50 4.1, 100 4.5, 100 4, 70 6, 70 Tensile Modulus (MPa) 2200 2700 2600 2350 1820 1820 Flexural Strength (MPa) 80 90 104 86 68 68 Flexural Modulus (MPa) 2500 2700 2500 2300 1980 1590 HDT: 0.45, 1.8 (MPa) 110, 80 90, 80 100, 89 123, 100 123, 64 100, 70 UL-94 Rating @ 3.0 mm 5VA V-0 5VA V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 1.5 mm V-0 V-0 5VB V-0 HB V-0 UL-94 Rating @ 0.75 mm V-1 V-2 V-0 None None V-2 COMPETITIVE MATERIAL COMPARISON ENGINEERED POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS The family of Trilliant™ HC high-performance thermoplastics is formulated to meet the growing challenges of medical devices and equipment.
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION BASE RESIN Trilliant™ HC2020 Copolyester Trilliant™ HC8910/8920 Polyketone/ABS blend Trilliant™ HC2120 Tritan Trilliant™ HC3120 PC Trilliant™ HC5210 PP Trilliant™ HC6010 PA6 Trilliant™ HC6610 PA66 Trilliant™ GRV-NP-110-W PA12 TRILLIANT™ HC THERMOPLASTICS • Chemically resistant replacement for FR PC/ABS, FR PC/PET & FR COPE, providing UL 94 Yellow Card V-0 flame rating at 1.5 mm, V-1 at 0.75 mm thicknesses for a broad color spectrum • Outperforms PC/ABS, PC/PET and COPE in resistance to common disinfectants • Retains tensile strength after 72-hour exposure to common hospital disinfectants, and shows better long-term chemical resistance as compared to PC blends and COPE • Exhibits good impact and temperature resistance • Available in natural grades, standard medical colors, or custom pre-colored products Applications: • Medical device housings • MRI, X-ray, CT scanner components • Surgical instruments such as staplers, dissectors, scissors • Auto-injector pen TRILLIANT™ HC ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FORMULATIONS • Consistent conductivity ensures repeatable part performance and minimizes failures related to inconsistent electrical conductivity • High flow and easy processing facilitate filling of thin wall parts and multiple cavity tools, which enable faster cycle times and lower per-unit part costs • Superior durability reduces breakage and resultant scrap related costs • Less tendency to flash results in improved appearance and less fluid retention in or on the tip, thus driving greater accuracy and less potential for cross-contamination • High strength produces parts with greater stiffness and warp resistance, again minimizing scrap-related costs Applications: • Conductive pipette tips TEST TEMS SPECIFIC GRAVITY MELT FLOW RATE (230OC, 2.16KG) TENSILE STRENGTH FLEXURAL STRENGTH FLEXURAL MODULUS IMPACT STRENGTH NOTCHED, IZOD SURFACE RESISTIVITY Method ASTM D-792 ASTM D-1238 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 ASTM D-257 Unit -- g/10min MPa MPa MPa J/m Ohms/sq.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/reSound REC Recycled Content TPEs Selection Guide.pdf
Formulated for the consumer and transportation markets, reSound recycled content TPE grades can be used in applications such as personal care products, lawn and garden tools, outdoor goods, office supplies, footwear, houseware durables, consumer electronics, and automotive interior and under-the-hood components. reSound™ REC VX2800-0001 I 65A Natural reSound™ REC VX2800-0001 I 65A Black reSound™ REC VX2800-0002 I 65A Black reSound™ REC VX0100-0001 AR I 80A Black Recycled Content PIR PIR PIR PIR Recycled Content, % 25% 25% 40% 30% Recycled Source Carpet Backing, Nonwovens, Films, Super Sacks Carpet Backing, Nonwovens, Films, Super Sacks Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Hardness, Shore A 65 65 65 80 Color Natural Black Black Black Specific Gravity 0.88 0.89 0.88 1.05 Tensile Strength, PSI 784 788 1023 1400 Elongation at Break, % 687 662 673 700 Compression Set @ Room Temperature 29 27 30 – OM Substrate PP PP PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM Agency Rating – – – – NORTH AMERICA GRADES reSound™ REC VX2800-9003 C 47A Natural reSound™ REC VX2800-9004 C 54A Natural reSound™ REC VX2800-0001 C 65A Black Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR Recycled Content, % 25% 25% 25% Recycled Source Transportation Transportation Ocean-bound Plastic Hardness, Shore A 47 54 65 Color Natural Natural Black Specific Gravity 0.94 0.95 0.89 Tensile Strength, PSI 250 311 900 Elongation at Break, % 585 581 670 Compression Set @ Room Temperature – – 25 OM Substrate PP PP PP Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM Agency Rating – – – Automotive Testing* – – – NORTH AMERICA GRADES *Additional testing can be performed to confirm specific customer requirements.
NORTH AMERICA GRADES reSound™ REC VX2800-0003 C 65 Gray reSound™ REC OF 7310-80 reSound™ REC OF 7310-90 reSound™ REC GP 7820-340 reSound™ REC GP 7820-360 reSound™ REC GP 7820-380 Recycled Content PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend PCR/PIR Blend Recycled Content, % 25% 35% 45% 60% 60% 60% Recycled Source Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Transportation, Industrial Transportation, Industrial Transportation, Industrial Hardness, Shore A 65 80 90 36 63 77 Color Gray Black/Natural (Gray) Black/Natural (Gray) Natural Natural Natural Specific Gravity 0.88 0.9 0.91 0.95 0.98 1.0 Tensile Strength, PSI 831 1120 1590 1027 1012 1173 Elongation at Break, % 620 570 520 1600 1200 1000 Compression Set @ Room Temperature 26 32 37 24 30 39 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP Processing IM or OM IM IM IM IM IM Agency Rating Application Specific FDA – – – – – Automotive Testing* – VOC & FOG (VDA 278), Odor (VDA 270) VOC & FOG (VDA 278), Odor (VDA 270) – – – reSound™ REC VX7900-5001 C I 30A Natural reSound™ REC VX7900-5001 C I 50A Natural reSound™ REC VX7900-5001 C I 70A Natural reSound™ REC AF 7210-140 B reSound™ REC AF 7210-150 B reSound™ REC AF 7210-160 B reSound™ REC AF 7210-170 B reSound™ REC AF 7210-180 B reSound™ REC AF 7210-190 B Recycled Content PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend PIR/PCR Blend Recycled Content, % 81% 81% 83% 59% 57% 54% 57% 56% 51% PIR Recycled Source Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation PCR Recycled Source Transportation/ Industrial Transportation/ Industrial Transportation/ Industrial Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Transportation Hardness, Shore A 30 50 70 43 51 61 70 81 90 Color Natural Natural Natural Black Black Black Black Black Black Specific Gravity 1.14 1.16 1.16 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99 Tensile Strength, MPa 2.39 3.23 3.35 4 5 5 8 10 13 Elongation at Break, % 796 654 515 1013 993 981 935 876 829 Compression Set @ Room Temperature 16 24 37 41 44 44 48 54 55 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM IM IM IM IM IM EUROPE GRADES reSound™ REC VX2800-5032 C 47A Natural reSound™ REC VX2800-5033 C 54A Natural reSound™ REC GP 7820-140 reSound™ REC GP 7820-160 reSound™ REC GP 7820-180 Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR Recycled Content, % 61% 61% 60% 60% 60% PCR Recycled Source Transportation Transportation Transportation/ Industrial Transportation/ Industrial Transportation/ Industrial Hardness, Shore A 47 54 38 57 77 Color Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Specific Gravity 0.96 0.96 0.94 0.97 1.0 Tensile Strength, MPa 1.80 2.00 7.19 6.65 7 Elongation at Break, % 766 682 1590 1380 1010 Compression Set @ Room Temperature 28 29 28 32 38 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM IM IM EUROPE GRADES ASIA GRADES - PIR reSound™ REC VX3120-801 I 65A Natural reSound™ REC VX3120-802 I 65A Natural reSound™ REC VX3120-803 I 65A Natural Recycled Content PIR PIR PIR Recycled Content, % 20% 40% 60% Recycled Source Textile Industry Textile Industry Textile Industry Hardness, Shore A 67 68 68 Color Natural Natural Natural Specific Gravity 1.11 1.10 1.11 Tensile Strength, PSI 1450 1229 1151 Elongation at Break, % 752 709 653 OM Substrate PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 30A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 40A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 50A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 60A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 70A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 80A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7810-801 C 90A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 30A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 40A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 50A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 60A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 70A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 80A Natural reSound™ REC DY 7820-801 C 90A Natural reSound™ REC 3630-801C 40N reSound™ REC 3630-801C 50N reSound™ REC 3630-801C 60N reSound™ REC 7850-90N FR reSound™ REC GP 7820-240 reSound™ REC GP 7820-260 reSound™ REC GP 7820-280 Recycled Content PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR PCR Recycled Content, % 9% 12% 15% 21% 23% 30% 39% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 60% 45% 45% 45% 32% 60% 60% 60% Recycled Source Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging, Transportation Food Packaging Transportation, Industrial Transportation, Industrial Transportation, Industrial Hardness, Shore A 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 40 49 58 85 39 57 80 Color Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Specific Gravity 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.88 0.88 0.89 0.89 0.95 0.94 0.97 0.97 0.99 1.01 1.02 0.90 0.90 0.90 1.04 0.95 0.98 1.0 Tensile Strength, PSI 678 889 939 964 1057 1328 1619 663 804 830 859 844 1007 1279 830 965 985 1250 938 1089 1479 Elongation at Break, % >1000 983 893 750 726 699 599 1028 948 880 807 681 642 640 700 700 650 310 1600 1360 1090 OM Substrate PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS PC, ABS, PC/ABS – PP 30 39 Processing IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM IM or OM EM IM IM IM ASIA GRADES - 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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/CCG PVDF Extrusion_Molding Case Study.pdf
WIRE & CABLE OEM P V D F E X T R U S I O N • Improve extrusion line speed • Minimize defects, optimize coefficient of friction (CoF), control extrusion pressure, and eliminate die drool • Prevent melt fracture (sharkskin) • Reduce energy use in processing to achieve cost savings • Delivered a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solution that improved extrusion production times • Provided application specialists with deep knowledge of PVDF processing windows (melt and degradation temperatures) to help boost overall processing performance • Enhanced surface aesthetics by reducing friction and improving flow stability • Gained a reduction in energy use and offered added savings for other PVDF applications such as wire jacketing or tube and pipe extrusion Colorant Chromatics PVDF Processing Aid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/colorant-chromatics-pvdf-processing-aids Slide 1: Wire & cable oem
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/edwards-ballistic-panels-case-study.pdf
EDWARDS DESIGN & FABRICATION M O D U L A R M I L I T A R Y B A L L I S T I C S H E L T E R S • Blast and bullet resistance to protect soldiers and military assets in mortar pits, shelters, and guard towers • Lightweight for portability and quick deployment without heavy equipment • Specific colors required to provide visual cover in the field • Provided UL 752 Level 3 ballistic resistance, additional protection by layering panels • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, improved portability over concrete or sandbags • Enabled easy installation with common carpentry tools • Customized color formulations to meet needed camouflage without painting GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Composite Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS EQUIPMENT OEM D I S C G O L F D I S C S • Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that offered consistent supply and comparable performance • Colorable and able to support product differentiation using special effects • Grippy but not tacky • Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights • Professional Disc Golf Association approval • Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features • Delivered a durable material with good flow characteristics for simple and economical production • Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good UV resistance • Offered a breadth of material and specialty services to enable product line expansion using metallic effects, polymer additives, and additional material formulations Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Waste Mgmt OEM Application Snapshot.pdf
LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT OEM I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S • Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional aspects of finished parts • Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime associated with quality rejections • Reduce process parameter changes and maintain consistency when running multiple colors • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process optimization & extended manufacturing run times • Preserved industrial waste container quality while maintaining functional performance and application dimensional stability • Provided xpertise in process optimization and polymer formulation, where material & mold flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony between diverse polymers matter most • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and liquid) coupled with technical service Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Wall Partitions Mini Case Study.pdf
WALL PARTITION MANUFACTURER F O O D P R O C E S S I N G E N V I R O N M E N T S • Decrease growth of microbes on plastic surfaces that come in contact with food products • Compatibility with sheet extrusion processing • Maintain all other functional attributes inherent to product, such as ROHS, flame retardant standards, and specific brand color • Seamlessly incorporated multifunctional additives for optimal performance in reducing microbe growth • Developed custom formulation for complex processing configurations in sheet extrusion technology • Provided expertise in antimicrobial performance, chemical resistance, flame retardance, and regulatory product stewardship Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives and Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_George Inglis.pdf
These include positions in Assistant Corporate Corporate Controller; an ex-pat assignment in the UK supporting Avient’s Color business; Director of Finance for the Color, Additives & Inks segment; and, most recently, as Vice President of Internal Audit.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool GLOBAL CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R C A B I N E T S • PC-based solution with good impact strength • UL 94 V-0 certification • Dimensionally stable • Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution with high modulus and high impact strength • Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm • Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific white requirements and maintained good color stability even after long-term production at high temperatures • Ensured high flowability so the material could be injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the metal frame Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?