Additive technologies to protect pump surfaces from scratches, mars, UV light, or unwanted static Computers & Peripherals Find out how and where these game changing materials are being used in healthcare applications

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CLEVELAND – September 13, 2018 – Before PolyOne introduced Versaflex™ XP shock absorbing TPEs to the market, it reached out to an independent testing lab to understand just how well these new materials perform relative to TPUs, one of the most commonly used materials in phone cases. Results showed Versaflex™ XP shock absorbing TPEs absorbed up to 10 percent more impact than TPU at drop heights of 4 – 8 feet, and over 25 percent more impact at 10 – 14 feet. In addition, the tests showed that a case made with Versaflex XP TPE dropped from 14 feet performs nearly the same as a TPU case dropped from 10 feet.

I’m delighted to share this milestone achievement with our valued partners, stakeholders, and customers,” commented Marcio Manique, global business director, Consumer & Professional Protection for Dyneema® at Avient.

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Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Reimagines Packaging from Soft-Touch to Sustainability with TPEs Another benefit to incorporating these soft touch materials in packaging is the ability to add color and texture, allowing a package to stand out from the competition on the store shelf. Tactile feel can range from silky to grippy, and texture can range from smooth to matte or bumpy to gritty. 

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. This guidance excluded the impact of the additional shares subsequently issued in February. Reconciliation to Adjusted EPS Excluding Special Items and Impacts of February 2020 Equity Offering Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Net income from continuing operations – GAAP $ 33.1 Special items, after tax(1) 8.6 After tax interest income earned on equity proceeds, included in Interest expense, net (0.7) Adjusted net income excluding special items and impact of interest income on equity proceeds $ 41.0 Diluted weighted-average shares used to compute earnings per common share 86.7 Weighted-average impact of 15.3 million shares issued in February 2020 equity offering (9.3) Diluted weighted-average shares excluding impact of shares issued in February 2020 equity offering 77.4 Adjusted EPS - excluding special items and the net impact of equity offering $ 0.53 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Drawing from its comprehensive portfolio of specialized global polymers, additives, and colorants for healthcare, Avient’s on-site experts will focus on a growing list of compliant technologies, bio-based and other sustainable alternatives to traditional materials, and its design services that support product development. This broad line of additives includes Mevopur chemical foaming agents that can help reduce material use by up to 20 percent, providing another way to increase sustainability in healthcare packaging products. In addition to specific polymer solutions, experts will be on hand to share insights on the specialty services Avient provides, specifically Avient Design and ColorWorks™ Design and Technology Centers, to support customers throughout product development.