In aircrafts, the lighter weight of composite materials also increase speed and maneuverability.

a medical technology company that focuses on eliminating pain, speeding recovery, and preventing infection for healthcare providers and patients worldwide.

In aircrafts, the lighter weight of composite materials also increase speed and maneuverability.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the final amount of charges resulting from the North American asset realignment and our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the asset realignment; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Spartech Corporation, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Spartech and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive at expected levels and within the expected timeframe; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs, and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions, and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; the inability to achieve expected results from our acquisition activities; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

COLORMATRIX SELECT YOUR CHOICE DELIVERED REDEFINING PLASTIC COLORATION ColorMatrix™ Select Rapid Color Prototyping Technology is a color creation, selection and supply service for greater control, choice and speed in color development for injection molded plastic products.

The data is reported as average force over 2 inch (5.08mm) of pulling at speed of 2"/min (5.08mm/min). Molding condition: Barrel temperature (from feed and nozzle) C (F):182, 249, 260, 260 (360, 480, 500, 500F) Injection speed: 5.08 mm/min TPE thickness: 1.5 mm.

For high-temperature polymers: • Permanent service temperature >150°C • Biocompatibility • Good insulator • Good barrier properties • Chemical resistance • Flame retardancy • Transparency For fluoropolymers: • Outstanding chemical resistance • Low friction (non-sticking) • Excellent weatherability • Excellent barrier properties • Flame retardancy • Temperature resistance (up to 260°C) • Dielectric properties Our customers supply products to the following industries: • Aircraft & aerospace: wire and cable systems, films, tapes, molded parts, interior components, connectors, tubes & hoses • Automotive & trucks: wire & cable systems, tubes, fuel hoses • Chemical industry: wire & cable, pipes & fittings, pump housing • Consumer: infant bottles, trays • Medical devices: molded parts for dental and surgical tools, catheters, tubing for cardioscopy, pacemakers • Electrical & electronics: wire & cable systems, molded parts, tapes • Communication: plenum cables, connectors • Textiles: fibers, fabrics • Construction & architecture: films, pipes & fittings COLORS • � 10 standard colors in various concentrate strengths • Pre-colored products • ��� Heavy metal-free colors • �� Special color design upon request using Pantone® or RAL color standards • � Customized pigment loadings can be provided to address specialized coloration needs • Laser printable colors are available together with metallic effects Color concentrate selection must take into account the following extrusion design requirements for the following typical applications: PRIMARY WIRE INSULATION • � Desired opacity or translucency of the insulation • �� Wall thickness • �� Conductor size and color • �� Line speeds • � Processor screw design • Insulation electrical requirements • FDA compliance • Biocompatible WIRE & CABLE JACKETING • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • �� Processor screw design • Laser markability FILM, TUBING, & PROFILE SHAPES • � Desired opacity or translucency • � Wall thickness • � Extrusion dwell time and processing temperatures INJECTION MOLDING • � Desired opacity or translucency • �� Part size and wall thickness FP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PFA, FEP, ECA, ETFE, ECTFE, PTFE, and PVDF HTP concentrates and pre-colored solutions for: PEI, PES, PSU, PPSU, PPS, LCP, PEEK, PAEK, and PEKEKK COLOR CONCENTRATES & PRECOLORED SOLUTIONS Colorant Chromatics color and additive or pre-colored concentrates are offered in various strengths and in different viscosities of carrier resins to suit the manufacturing process. Processing aids can be used to achieve an improved surface finish, expanded heat processing window, elimination of die drool, and higher line speeds.

FUNCTIONALITY TARGET APPLICATIONS BLOOD COLLECTION REAGENT CONTAINERS/ KITS PIPETTE/ LABWARE SELF-TESTING/ POCT INSTRUMENT/ ACCESSORIES Colorants for coding for lab automation/ identification Wide range of colors in various polymers, available in ready-to-use formulation or concentrate adapted to your process     Colors – low migration/ interference Ready-to-use formulation to avoid interference with analytical tests; extractable metal data    Colors – biologically evaluated Reduced risk of non compliance to current and proposed regulations such as IVDR     Color in PP, ABS, PC and high temperature polymers with UL listings Ready-to-use solutions/concentrates supporting Underwriters Laboratory requirements of electric enclosures   Antistatic for PP, ABS, PC/ABS Permanent/non-migrating ready-to-use formulation; fast decay time independent of % relative humidity   Clarifying PP Sorbitol-free, minimizing potential migration   Laser marking for UDI replacing ink printing/labels Activation of the polymer to laser energy give high contrast solvent-free, high speed identification     Laser welding for fast, reliable assembly of a range of polymers Custom concentrates and ready-to-use formulations for optically transparent and opaque colors while allowing laser transmission/absorption    Nucleation of semicrystalline polymers e.g.

By meeting stringent USP Class VI biocompatibility standards, Stan-Tone HC Plus offers pre-tested solutions that speed up development time, decrease risk, and satisfy healthcare industry material requirements.

With high speed wet-on-wet printing and the capability to cure at low to standard temperatures, Wilflec Epic Rio RFU colors are developed to improve productivity and reduce cost.