https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cesa Nox A4R Product Bulletin_0.pdf
Brand owners, recyclers, and convertors require high-performance and cost-effective solutions that can make recycling easier, allowing them to continue using greater quantities of PCR.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Application%2520Bulletin%2520Resilience%2520HC.pdf
T-Spray™ (quaternary ammonium) CavidCide® (Isopropanol) Cidex Plus® (Glutaraldehyde) Acceptable 90–100% Resilience HC Resilience HC Resilience HC Marginal 50–90% PC+PBT PC+PBT PC+ABS PC+PET PC+PBT Poor
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Financial%2520Review.pdf
Page 93 2011 Highlights • Versus 2010, revenue growth of 9% drives 23% increase in adjusted operating income • Adjusted EPS expands 29% to all-time high of $1.02 Net Sales Adjusted Operating $1.02 Adjusted EPS $2,622 $2,643 $2,739 $2,061 $2,622 $2,864 Net Sales $88 $87 $72 $59 $147 $181 Adjusted Operating Income $0.12 $0.27 $0.21 $0.13 $0.79 $1.02 ($ millions) ($ millions) Page 94 2011 Highlights • Each platform contributed to our year over year operating income growth • Record OI achieved in Specialty and POD • Ten quarters of double-digit adjusted EPS expansion POD PP&SSpecialty Platform ROS%* 0.6% 1.5% 3.2% 4.3% 5.3% 8.4% 8.0% 2.9% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 6.7% 5.5% 6.1% 3.1% 5.0% 7.0% 7.2% $20 $19 $22 $28 $25 $42 $56 O p e ra ti n g I n co m e POD $76 $64 $66 $31 $33 $54 $62 O p e ra ti n g In co m e PP&S $5 $13 $31 $46 $46 $87 $89 O p e ra ti n g I n co m e Specialty Platform *ROS% is defined as adjusted operating income % of revenue ($ millions) Page 95 2011 Highlights • Continued portfolio repositioning � Sale of SunBelt equity investment � Acquisition of specialty companies ColorMatrix and Uniplen • World-class working capital of 9.6% maintained while improving on-time delivery to 94%improving on-time delivery to 94% 81% 87% 88% 95% 93% 92% 94% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 14.3% 16.2% 14.4% 18.9% 11.7% 9.6% 9.6% 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 On-Time Delivery Working Capital % of Sales Page 96 First Quarter 2012 Highlights • Revenues increased 9% over Q1 2011 to a new quarterly record • Adjusted EPS increased 12% $0.26 $0.29 Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Adjusted EPS • Adjusted EPS increased 12% over prior year • All platforms delivered double-digit operating income growth Q1 2011 Q1 2012 $25.2 $14.7 $29.1 $17.8 $16.7 Specialty PP&S POD Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Adjusted Operating Income $14.3 ($ millions) Page 97 • Total Debt at 3/31/12 Less: Cash Net Debt • Available Liquidity $706 186 $520 $300 $360 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 Debt Maturities As of March 31, 2012 ($ millions) Debt Maturities & Liquidity Summary – 3/31/12 • Available Liquidity Cash ABL Availability Total Liquidity • Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9x $186 156 $342 *Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix $50 $300 $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 2015 2017 2020 Page 98 • Repurchased 6 million shares in 2011 Share Share RepurchaseRepurchase • Introduced a quarterly dividend in Q1 2011 and increased in Q1 DividendsDividends • Expanding our sales, marketing, and technical capabilities is top Organic Organic GrowthGrowth • Targets that expand our: • Specialty offering • End market presence AcquisitionsAcquisitions Use of Cash Current Cash Balance = $186M Net Debt / EBITDA* = 1.9X • 7.9 million shares remain available for repurchase under the current authorization increased in Q1 2012 • Objective of maintaining and growing capabilities is top priority • Investing in operational and LSS initiatives • CAPEX • End market presence • Geographic footprint • Synergy opportunities • Adjacent material solutions *Adjusted EBITDA TTM Pro forma for ColorMatrix Page 99 Page 100
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-joint-study-borealis-reveals-wide-range-color-options-recycled-plastics
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/ColorMatrix Amosorb Solo Technical Bulletin.pdf
BOTTLE COMPOSITION L* a* b* 95.91% Virgin PET/0.09% Fortis Amber-1/4% SolO2-2 76.9 3.6 39.5 50% Regrind/50% Virgin PET 83.5 2.8 19.5 50% Regrind/50% Virgin PET/0.045% Fortis Amber-1 75.6 5.5 34.5 RESULTS FOR RE-GRIND COMBINATION STUDY CONCLUSIONS Our study has shown that the combined use of Amosorb SolO2-2 and Fortis-Amber 1 in bottle applications allows for the material to be recycled through multiple recycle loops.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
CHAPTER 1 | APPLICATION SUMMARY Design Guide 5 GRAVI-TECH GT5200-0013 GRAVI-TECH GT6000-0004 GRAVI-TECH GT7300-0006 GRAVI-TECH GT5200-5003 GRAVI-TECH GT6000-5002 GRAVI-TECH GT7300-5007 Specific Gravity* 2.0 3.0 2.0 2.5 2.6 2.2 Color Options* Various Various Black to Grey Black Various Various Electroplating No Possibly Yes Possibly Possibly Yes Base Resin PP PA6 ABS PP PA6 ABS FDA Compliant* Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Region Produced North America North America North America Europe Europe Europe Full Name X GT5200-0013 PT White X GT6000-0004 PT White X GT7300-0006 PT Black GT7300-5003 Black FD GT6000-5002 EI White 1 GT7300-5007 X2 White FD *Please contact Avient for additional information 6 Gravi-Tech CHAPTER 2 | PROCESS SETTINGS Density Modified Formulations Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high-density materials developed as thermoplastic- based alternatives to metals.
These materials have been formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to have densities similar to actual metals, while also providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.
DEFECTS Design Guide 37 SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Hot spots Improper cooling Venting plugged Leaking check ring Barrel too hot Contamination Too hot No cushion Hold pressure too low Melt temperature too high Reduced transfer position Back pressure too low RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Check venting Add a flow leader Insure cushion position Insure proper screw recov- ery Add a foaming agent Increase hold pressure Increase hold time Reduce injection speed Reduce melt temperature Reduce mold temperature Increase mold temperature Sink Root cause: Material is shrinking away from mold surface. 38 Gravi-Tech SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Venting impaired Condensation Heater band overriding Wrong screw configuration Wet material Contamination Injection speed too fast Residence time too long Excessive decompression RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Increase gate size Check mold surface for condensation Check for condensation in feed throat Check dry material dew point Dry material Increase mold temperature Reduce melt temperature Reduce back pressure Reduce screw speed Reduce decompression Splay • Silver streaks on part Root cause: Material degradation DEFECTS Design Guide 39 SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Venting impaired Leaking check ring Heating band burned out New lot Contamination Melt temperature too low Hold pressure too low Back pressure too low Transfer position too high Injection speed too low RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Clean mold surface Check vents Increase gate size Increase melt temperature Increase mold temperature Increase hold pressure Increase hold time Increase injection speed Increase back pressure Decrease transfer Surface Finish Root cause: Material is not reproducing the mold surface finish. 40 Gravi-Tech SOURCES Mold Machine Material Process Tooling damage Heater band overriding Leaking check ring Contamination Wet material Melt temperature too high Back pressure too high No cushion Pack pressure too high Hold time too low RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Reduce gate size Increase cooling in gate area Check gate for blockage Check thermocouples for continuity Ensure cushion is maintained Dry material Reduce melt temperature Increase hold pressure Increase hold time Reduce back pressure Increase cooling time Reduce tip temperature Gate Vestige Root cause: Material doesn’t have a clean break at gate.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/SEM MCCB Phase Barrier Application Bulletin.pdf
Using phase barriers made of Avient’s OnFlex™ S HF, HF 7001, and Synprene or Synprene™ RT thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) will help you deliver on that promise.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cesa LM Additives Product Bulletin.pdf
Cesa laser marking solutions can be used with a variety of thermoplastics including, but not limited to: • PP • PC/ABS • Polyamide • Polyacetal (POM) Applications include: • Traceability, UPC, Branding • Food Packaging Lot Codes • Industrial Safety Tags & Equipment • Wire & Cable Part Numbers & Gauge Size • Automotive Components • PE • PET • PMMA • Polyolefins PRODUCT BULLETIN WHY LASER MARKING?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/lubrione-pke-product-bulletin.pdf
LubriOne™ PKE Formulations The LubriOne PKE series consists of specialty engineered, internally lubricated polyketone (PK) thermoplastics.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/PREPERM SatCom Application Bulletin.pdf
PREPERM™ thermoplastics offer a wide variety of solutions for various SatCom applications: aerospace, maritime, other moving vehicles and GPS.