https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/fiber-solutions-business-unit-overview-2020.pdf
Knowsley, Merseyside, L34 9GT
Unity Grove, Knowsley Business Park
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 151 632 8800
IQAP Masterbatch Group
Headquarters & Factory
Carretera de Vic a Olot (C153) km.5
08510 Masies de Roda
Phone: +34 938 500 066
PolyOne Luxembourg S.à r.l
19 Route de Bastogne
L9638 Pommerloch, Luxembourg
Phone: +35 226 905 035
Asia/Pacific
Magenta Master Fibers Co., Ltd.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/SEM Asia Product Selection Guide.pdf
• Abrasion resistance
• High performance for consumer
electronics applications
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD
DENSITY
(g/cm3) PROPERTY KEY
CHARACTERISTIC
Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 65A Natural/
Black
PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.15
Soft touch,
silky feel and
good abrasion
performance
Silky feeling
Versaflex™ CE 3130-70 70A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.04
Silky feel,
long-term life,
excellent abrasion
resistance,
performed UV and
stain resistance,
chemical
resistance
Non-blooming
Versaflex™ CE 3130-80 80A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.08
Silky feel,
good abrasion
performance and
UV resistance
Non-blooming
Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 70A Clear PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.08
Excellent UV
resistance,
blue jean stain
Super UV resistance,
blue jean resistance
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 80A Clear PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.15
Excellent UV
resistance,
blue jean stain
Excellent UV resistance
Versaflex™ CE 3140-65 65A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.00
Excellent abrasion
resistance,
chemical
resistance,
silky feel
5G transparent
Versaflex™ CE 3140-90 90A Natural PC, ABS,
Copolyester 1.01
Excellent abrasion
resistance,
chemical
resistance,
silky feel
5G transparent
VIBRATION DAMPING
ELASTOMERS
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION HARDNESS COLOR OVERMOLD
DENSITY
Versaflex™ VDT 4201-35N 35A Natural PP 1.00
Versaflex™ VDT 4202-40B 40A Black PP 1.00
Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 40A Natural Nylon 1.09
Versaflex™ XP 5130 -65 65A Natural PC/ABS 1.03
Versaflex™ CE 3310-80 80A Clear PC/ABS 1.15
Thermoplastic elastomers that dampen
vibrations via energy transfer
• Excellent vibration damping performance
(reduce noise/shaking)
• Adhesion to various plastics PC, PC/ABS,
ABS, PP
• Colorable and translucent grades available
• Effective in thin films
HEALTHCARE
TPEs
Avient has performance-grade materials that are
compliant with USP VI, ISO 10993-4 and 10993-5.
https://www.avient.com/sitemap
PolyOne Launches First-Ever TPE with Blue Jean Stain Resistance for Phone Cases
Mevopur™ Healthcare Functional Additives
Avient To Add Further Capacity For Medical-Grade Mevopur™ Materials in Asia Pacific
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient-2022-Sustainability-Report.pdf
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Workforce Demographics
Diversity
Leadership Diversity—CEO Direct Reports
Female 30%
Minority 30%
Female or Minority 60%
Diversity by Level—Female or Minority*
Directors, General Managers, VP/SVP 29%
Management 38%
Professionals 51%
Production Associates 50%
All Avient Associates 49%
Race & Ethnicity*
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0%
Asian 4%
Black or African American 14%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0%
Two or More Races 1%
Hispanic or Latino 13%
White 68%
Global Associates by Age
Under 30 10%
30–50 57%
Over 50 33%
Turnover**
Total Global Turnover = 8.5%
U.S. & Canada 11.8% 15.0% 13.3%
Europe/Middle East/Africa 7.6% 5.3% 6.5%
Asia 8.1% 4.8% 6.5%
Latin America 7.0% 6.6% 6.8%
Global 8.9% 6.6% 6.8%
Under 30 16.2% 14.7% 15.4%
30–50 7.9% 6.9% 7.5%
Over 50 9.5% 8.1% 8.8%
Female 9.4% 8.0% 8.6%
Male 8.1% 9.8% 8.3%
New Hires***
New Hires as a % of Total Employee Population = 10.5%
Female or Minority* Under 30 30–50 Over 50
Direct (Hourly) 65.7% 35.6% 52.2% 12.2%
Indirect (Salaried) 48.1% 25.4% 62.4% 12.2%
Total 59.7% 30.9% 56.9% 12.2%
Employee Representation
Avient respects our associates' right to join or not join any lawful organization and comply
with all applicable laws pertaining to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
In 2022, we launched new products and expanded applications for the healthcare market that
continue to evolve our portfolio to include more sustainable options, including:
Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-Based Polymer Solutions are color and performance-enhancing additive
solutions formulated with bio-based polymers for healthcare applications
Mevopur™ Nucleation Additive Concentrates help produce thinner walls in polyolefin applications while
maintaining mechanical properties and reduce Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) in HDPE
Mevopur™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) enable reduced material use, while meeting regulatory
requirements for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging
REMAFIN™ EP White Colorants for Pharmaceutical Packaging designed for a range of pharmaceuticals,
safeguarding light transmission while meeting regulatory requirements
Trilliant™ HC Glass Filled Polyketone offers a lower carbon footprint alternative to nylon with
excellent chemical resistance, high temperature performance, and good wear resistance
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers are formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and
application challenges without phthalate plasticizers, including respiratory applications
Application Highlight:
Biopharmaceutical
Manufacturing Clamps
Develop an alternative to traditional nylon materials that
meets dimensional stability, impact and wear resistance
requirements, while enabling the customer to address
consistency of supply and sustainability objectives.
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https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/healthcare-colorants/mevopur-healthcare-bio-based-polymer-solutions
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives/mevopur-healthcare-functional-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/healthcare-additives/mevopur-healthcare-functional-additives
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches/remafin-ep-white-colorants
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Trilliant%20HC%20GF%20Polyketone%20_PK_%20Product%20Bulletin.pdf
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-hc-thermoplastic-elastomers
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Trilliant%20HC%20glass-filled%20PK%20-%20Biopharma%20Tubing%20Clamps.pdf
Transportation
Market Needs: Improve Efficiency, Extend Range,
Enable Circularity
As the demand for low- and zero-emission, energy-efficient transportation continues to grow
across all vehicle types, transportation requirements are evolving quickly.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient CDP Climate Change %26 Water Submission 20241001.pdf
Water
(3.1.1.1) Risk identifier
28
Select from:
☑ Risk1
(3.1.1.3) Risk types and primary environmental risk driver
Chronic physical
☑ Water stress
(3.1.1.4) Value chain stage where the risk occurs
Select from:
☑ Direct operations
(3.1.1.6) Country/area where the risk occurs
Select all that apply
☑ Peru ☑ Mexico
☑ Chile ☑ Poland
☑ China ☑ Turkey
☑ India ☑ Belgium
☑ Spain ☑ Pakistan
☑ Thailand
☑ Saudi Arabia
☑ South Africa
☑ United States of America
(3.1.1.7) River basin where the risk occurs
Select all that apply
☑ Indus ☑ Mississippi River
☑ Krishna ☑ Huang He (Yellow River)
☑ Limpopo ☑ Colorado River (Pacific Ocean)
29
☑ Mahi River ☑ Other, please specify :Sabarmati, Scheldt, South & East Coast of Spain, Gulf of
Thailand, Peru - Pacific Coast, China Coast, Arabian Peninsula, Arabian Sea Coast, Adriatic Sea .
Row 5
(3.2.1) Country/Area & River basin
United States of America
☑ Colorado River (Pacific Ocean)
(3.2.2) Value chain stages where facilities at risk have been identified in this river basin
Select all that apply
☑ Direct operations
(3.2.3) Number of facilities within direct operations exposed to water-related risk in this river basin
3
(3.2.4) % of your organization’s total facilities within direct operations exposed to water-related risk in this river basin
Select from:
☑ 1-25%
(3.2.10) % organization’s total global revenue that could be affected
Select from:
☑ 1-10%
(3.2.11) Please explain
Data based on sites with extremely high water risk level from WRI.
Row 72
(9.3.1.1) Facility reference number
Select from:
☑ Facility 51
(9.3.1.3) Value chain stage
Select from:
☑ Direct operations
(9.3.1.4) Dependencies, impacts, risks, and/or opportunities identified at this facility
Select all that apply
☑ Risks
(9.3.1.5) Withdrawals or discharges in the reporting year
Select from:
☑ Yes, withdrawals and discharges
(9.3.1.7) Country/Area & River basin
Mexico
☑ Colorado River (Pacific Ocean)
(9.3.1.8) Latitude
621
0
(9.3.1.9) Longitude
0
(9.3.1.10) Located in area with water stress
Select from:
☑ No
(9.3.1.13) Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters)
0
(9.3.1.14) Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Select from:
☑ About the same
(9.3.1.15) Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
0
(9.3.1.16) Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
0
(9.3.1.17) Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
0
(9.3.1.18) Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
0
622
(9.3.1.19) Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
0
(9.3.1.20) Withdrawals from third party sources
0
(9.3.1.21) Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters)
0
(9.3.1.22) Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Select from:
☑ About the same
(9.3.1.23) Discharges to fresh surface water
0
(9.3.1.24) Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
0
(9.3.1.25) Discharges to groundwater
0
(9.3.1.26) Discharges to third party destinations
0
(9.3.1.27) Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters)
0
623
(9.3.1.28) Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Select from:
☑ About the same
(9.3.1.29) Please explain
Avient does not externally disclose water information at the site level.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-09/avient2020sustainabilityreport-9-2-21.pdf
OnFlex™ LO Low VOC/ Fog Thermoplastic Elastomers
OnColor™ FX Special Effect Colorants
Human Health &
Safety
Solutions that directly protect and preserve human health (e.g., Hygiene & Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) and medical devices)
Mevopur™ Polyolefin-based Formulations and Masterbatches
Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers
Contains Recycle Content: Incorporates post-consumer or post-industrial recycle content.
ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Toners
Blue toners and colorants work to correct and reduce
the yellowing or color variation that typically occurs
during the recycling process.
Mevopur™ ProTect Oxygen Scavenger extends shelf life for PET pharma packaging by limiting oxygen (O2)
degradation for drugs and nutraceuticals stored in bottles, even in transparent mono-layer versions.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/avient-design-ergonomic-design-guide.pdf
Figure 18 shows how
Versaflex™ CE 3320-70 TPE resists staining from
rubbing against blue jean material containing dye.
Figure 18: Blue jean stain resistance testing
UTILIZING ENGINEERING SIMULATIONS
Engineering simulations with advanced computer
software can be used to evaluate a variety of
product performance criteria and address
important questions related to ergonomic
design.
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
Mevopur™ Healthcare Colorants and Formulations: a range of medical grade concentrates and pre-colored formulations for a wide range of polymers used in applications such as remote patient monitoring, circulating blood contact, and invasive devices, with pre-tested biocompatibility according to ISO 10993, change control in place, production certified to ISO 13485-2016 and DMF/MAF files available
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Smarter Materials High Performance Thermoplastics.pdf
Also, the natural color for high-performance thermoplastics is yellow or brown, which
makes achieving blues and grays much harder.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Gabelli%2520Conf%2520-%2520POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520Reconciliation%252003%252026%252015.pdf
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
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2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Application Examples
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$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
4% 4%
8% 9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
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• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
organoleptic properties
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Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.