https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-micro-liquid-metering-system-flyer.pdf
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
MICRO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Micro metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 95%+) and
sustainable packaging
• Capability of data networking and remote
internet support
• Small footprint & LN standard recyclable
delivery packaging
FLEXCART™
MICRO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with sustainable
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
MICRO
Footprint (LxW cm) 60 x 35
Controller options 3000
5000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 250
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use No
Transfer pumps N/A
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS AND
LN PACKAGING OPTIONS
The FlexCart suite of metering systems is designed
to work with the standardized PolyOne range of
packaging typically achieving 99% reliable yield on
continuous operating systems, while at the same
time also achieving a sustainable packaging format
in terms of full recyclability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/AVNT Q4 2023 Earnings Press Release.pdf
The company noted that fourth quarter 2023 GAAP EPS includes $0.06 of special items (see
Attachment 3) and $0.16 of intangible amortization expense (see Attachment 1).
The company also noted that it finished the year with cash flow from operations of $202 million;
excluding $104 million of taxes paid on the sale of the Distribution business, cash flow from
operations was $306 million.
2) Tax adjustments include the net tax impact from non-recurring income tax items, adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves and the
establishment, reversal or changes to valuation allowances.
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Attachment 4
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Year Ended
December 31,
2023 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 545.8 $ 641.1
Accounts receivable, net 399.9 440.6
Inventories, net 347.0 372.7
Other current assets 114.9 115.3
Total current assets 1,407.6 1,569.7
Property, net 1,028.9 1,049.2
Goodwill 1,719.3 1,671.9
Intangible assets, net 1,590.8 1,597.6
Operating lease assets, net 65.3 60.4
Other non-current assets 156.6 136.2
Total assets $ 5,968.5 $ 6,085.0
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt $ 9.5 $ 2.2
Accounts payable 432.3 454.4
Current operating lease obligations 16.6 17.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 315.2 395.8
Total current liabilities 773.6 869.4
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt 2,070.5 2,176.7
Pension and other post-retirement benefits 67.2 67.2
Deferred income taxes 281.6 342.5
Non-current operating lease obligations 43.2 40.9
Other non-current liabilities 394.4 235.5
Total non-current liabilities 2,856.9 2,862.8
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Avient shareholders’ equity 2,319.2 2,334.5
Noncontrolling interest 18.8 18.3
Total equity 2,338.0 2,352.8
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,968.5 $ 6,085.0
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Attachment 5
Avient Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Year Ended
December 31,
2023 2022
Operating activities
Net income $ 76.2 $ 703.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on sale of business, net of tax expense — (550.1)
Depreciation and amortization 186.9 157.6
Accelerated depreciation 1.9 5.5
Amortization of inventory step-up — 34.4
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (61.3) 0.5
Share-based compensation expense 13.2 13.2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable 38.6 32.6
Decrease in inventories 24.3 14.0
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (22.2) 10.7
(Decrease) increase in pension and other post-retirement benefits (15.1) 7.1
Taxes paid on gain on sale of business (104.1) (2.8)
Accrued expenses and other assets and liabilities, net 63.2 (27.7)
Net cash provided by operating activities 201.6 398.4
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (119.4) (105.5)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (1,426.1)
Settlement of foreign exchange derivatives — 93.3
Net proceeds from divestiture 7.3 928.2
Proceeds from plant closures 7.6 6.1
Other investing activities 10.3 —
Net cash used by investing activities (94.2) (504.0)
Financing activities
Debt offering proceeds — 1,300.0
Purchase of common shares for treasury — (36.4)
Cash dividends paid (90.2) (86.8)
Repayment of long-term debt (105.8) (956.8)
Payments on withholding tax on share awards (3.4) (4.3)
Debt financing costs (2.3) (49.3)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (201.7) 166.4
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1.0) (20.9)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (95.3) 39.9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 641.1 601.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 545.8 $ 641.1
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Attachment 6
Avient Corporation
Business Segment Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Operating income at the segment level does not include: special items as defined in Attachment 3; corporate general and
administration costs that are not allocated to segments; intersegment sales and profit eliminations; share-based compensation
costs; and certain other items that are not included in the measure of segment profit and loss that is reported to and reviewed
by the chief operating decision maker.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Marine%2520Panels%2520Application%2520Bulletin.pdf
44 in. span, ASTM 7249
Note: Additional core materials available.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-belthose-reinforcement.pdf
POPULAR BELT & HOSE REINFORCEMENT PRODUCTS
Product ID
Coating
Base Fiber
Nominal
Break
Strength
Nominal
Yield
Geometry
Diameter
Notes
K1000T
FIBER-LINE®
43 LBs
(19 KGs)
12987 FT/LB
8725 M/KG
Round/Flat .374 mm
Twisted Kevlar
with heat-activated
K2160T
100 LBs
(45 KGs)
5847 FT/LB
3928 M/KG
Round/Flat .558 mm
Twisted Kevlar with
heat-activated
K1500 1x2x3
400 LBs
(180 KGs)
1366 FT/LB
917 M/KG
Round 1.22 mm
Twisted Kevlar cord
with heat-activated
V1500 2x3
Vectran
550 LBS
(250 KGs)
1373 FT/LB
921 M/KG
Round 1.305 mm
Twisted Vectran cord
with heat-activated
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Sustainability ESG Disclosures_Carbon Black.pdf
Toxicity for Reproduction
PROPERTY DETAIL
Physical State Solid
Form Powder/ Beads
Color Black
Odor Odorless
Melting Point 3550°C
Boiling Point 500–600°C
Partition Coefficient:
N-octanol/Water Not Applicable
Bulk Density 1.7-1.8 g/cm3 (20°C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Self-ignition Temperature >284°F
Flammability >45 s
Explosiveness 50 g/m3
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
EXPOSURE
HUMAN HEALTH SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Human Health
Carbon Black, when generally used as noted above is bound into a matrix.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-ripcords.pdf
Product ID
Coating
Base Fiber
Break
Strength
Yield Geometry
Nominal
Diameter
Notes
K1000 1x3 (HT)
FIBER-LINE®
125 LBs
(55 KGs)
3930 FT/LB
(2639 M/KG)
Round/Flat .762 mm
Highly twisted cord
lubricated for easy
under armor ripping
K400 1x3
FIBER-LINE®
65 LBs
(29 KGs)
10989 FT/LB
(7384 M/KG)
Round/Flat .435 mm
Lubricated for fast
& easy ripping
K1500 1x3
FIBER-LINE®
200 LBs
(91 KGs)
2500 FT/LB
(1679 M/KG)
Round/Flat .905 mm
Lubricated for fast
& easy ripping
P3000 (HT)
FIBER-LINE®
Repelcoat™
PET
Polyester
60 LBs
(27 KGs)
3935 FT/LB
(2645 M/KG)
Round .695 mm Water repellency coating
V1420T
FIBER-LINE®
Blockcoat™
VectranTM
90 LBs
(40 KGs)
9010 FT/LB
(6050 M/KG)
Round/Flat .456 mm
Vectran utilized to
eliminate outgassing.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations Special Effects Application Bulletin_0.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufactured at four ISO 13485 certified
manufacturing sites, providing global
consistency and increased security of supply
• Documented change control beyond CAS
number, reducing risk of change
• Non-phthalate and formulated without
animal-derived substances
• Available as pre-colored formulation or
concentrate and for use in different polymers
REGULATORY SUPPORT
• Raw materials tested to:
- ISO 10993-1 and USP biological
evaluation
- European Pharmacopeia 3.1.3/3.1.5
(polyolefin)
- USP (polyethylene)
- ICH Q3D elemental impurities
• Registered Drug Master File (Type III) and/or
Device Master File
• Food contact established with FDA/EU**
APPLICATION BULLETIN
* Design note: Effect colors require careful consideration of part design and
polymer flow paths to minimize visible flow lines.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-melt-injection-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
Footprint (LxW cm) 86 x 80
Controller options 6000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 120
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 1.25
Continuous use Yes
Transfer pumps PC
Metering pumps PC
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized
PlanetPak container range of packaging, achieving 99% reliable yield
whilst at the same time achieving a sustainable packaging format in
terms of full recyclability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-mini-liquid-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE
FLEXCART MINI SYSTEM
FlexCart units & PlanetPak containers create
a market leading metering system:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 99% using a PlanetPak)
and sustainable packaging
• Capability of data networking and remote
internet support
• Simplified changeover with interchangeable
cassettes
FLEXCART™
MINI LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with the PlanetPak™
delivery packaging
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
MINI
Footprint (LxW cm) 98 x 38
Controller options 3000
5000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 625
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use Yes
Transfer pumps Peri
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart system is designed to work with the standardized
PlanetPak container range of packaging, typically achieving
99% reliable yield while also achieving a sustainable packaging
format that is fully recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/DOC 1879.pdf
Unless otherwise
noted, the information contained within is applicable to all Avient-North America and ColorMatrix Europe
facilities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1.0 QUALITY POLICY……………………………………………………………….. 4
2.0 AVIENT BUSINESS & QMS ALIGNMENT………………………………………. 5
3.0 CUSTOMER FOCUS PROCESS………………………………………………… 6
4.0 SCOPE OF STANDARD QUALITY RESPONSE…………………………….. 7 - 8
5.0 COMPANY INFORMATION…………………………………………………… 9
6.0 IT SECURITY………………………………………………………………….. 10
7.0 ENIVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY………………………. 10
8.0 TECHNOLOGY…………………………………………………………………. 11
9.0 REGULATORY & STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS…………………………….. 11
10.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM……………………………………………… 12
10.1 GENERAL…………………………………………………………………… 13
10.2 FACILITY & MAINTENANCE…………………………………………… 14
10.3 CONTROL OF MONITORING & MEASURING DEVICES……………… 14
10.4 MANUFACTORING, PRODUCTION & PROCESS CONTROLS…………….. 15
10.5 NONCONFORMING MATERIALS……………………………………… 15
10.6 MATERIALS, STORAGE, HANDLING & TRACABILITY……………. 16
10.7 PACKAGING, SHIPPING & DISTRIBUTION…………………………… 16
10.8 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING………………………………………….. 17
11.0 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT…………………………………………… ........ 17
11.1 FIGURE B.
For Avient Distribution Inquiries: PODQuality@polyone.com
For ColorMatrix EMEA: regulatory.CMEU@polyone.com
https://www.avient.com/resources/technical-data-sheets
http://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets
https://www.polyonedistribution.com/safety-data-sheets
mailto:MSDSREQUESTColorsVinylEM@polyone.com
mailto:regulatoryservices@polyone.com
mailto:fdm@polyone.com
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne_Conflict_Minerals_Policy_0.pdf
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne_Conflict_Minerals_Policy_0.pdf
mailto:regulatoryservices@polyone.com
Approved
Corporate : Template/Form
Document #: DOC-01879 Revision: 8
Document
Owners:
Brian Hoar Effective Date: May 13, 2022
Title: QF-02 Quality Standard Response
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