This shift is improving access to PCR for closures specifically and, as a result, increasing the amount of PCR used across all plastic packaging, including in more challenging situations such as food-contact packaging.

POM is based on polymerized formaldehyde, which makes the polymer sensitive to thermal degradation, releasing formaldehyde gas. This is due to the low carbon footprint of the monomers, which is similar to that of traditional polyolefins. The material selection decision, however, will be dependent on which properties are most important for the specific application.

Special items for the first quarter of 2016, which primarily included restructuring costs, resulted in a net after-tax charge of In addition, they were also the most heavily impacted by destocking in the prior year which did not reoccur in 2016." DSS improved on-time delivery and other key operational metrics, which we view as prerequisites to long-term sustainable growth. 

Color, Additives and Inks and Specialty Engineered Materials deliver record first quarter results despite weaker euro which reduced EPS by $0.023 versus the prior year Special items for the first quarter of 2015 included realignment charges and one-time tax adjustments, which resulted in a net after-tax charge of $11.4 million, or $0.12 per share (see Attachment 3). Patterson said, "We are highly confident in our ability to deliver double-digit EPS growth for the year, which remains our annual objective. 

This shift is improving access to PCR for closures specifically and, as a result, increasing the amount of PCR used across all plastic packaging, including in more challenging situations such as food-contact packaging.

These materials are for use in applications in moisture-rich environments or for applications in which chemical resistance or cold impact performance is critical.  

In addition, they are costly to manufacture, which makes them economically unfeasible for use in low-cost computers. Avient’s team of sales and technical professionals began by carefully listening to the customer’s stated needs and current situation.

The study also demonstrated that using Borcycle M grades along with Avient’s OnColor™ near-infrared (NIR) detectable colorants can produce a recyclable, neutral black which enables better automatic sorting for recycling. This collaborative study with Borealis is one way in which we can transfer our know-how to our value chain partners to help with closing the loop on plastics circularity.”  Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint 

Special items in the prior year quarter, the largest of which were debt extinguishment costs, resulted in a net after-tax charge of In 2016, the company increased its commercial resources by 6%, which was incremental to the 10% expansion of sales associates in 2015.  The company's vitality index, which reflects the percentage of revenue from specialty products introduced in the last five years, remained world class at 42%. 

represents a 12% increase versus the prior year, much of which comes from of debt during the quarter, which brings our total debt reduction to portfolio shift to a pure play specialty formulator, it has completed several acquisitions and divestitures which have resulted in a significant amount of intangible asset amortization.