https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tote-maker-differentiates-impact-modification?rtype[]=1124
The design team reached out to long-term supplier Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers to help develop a customized solution.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=31
Avient Launches GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomers with Antimicrobial Technology That Protects Against Microbial Growth
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=63
– PolyOne today announced that Montana’s WO Design relies on high-performance GLS™ Dynaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=76
– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastom
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/IR_Deck_11.4.19.pdf
V I S I O N PolyOne Corporation 4 To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions C O R E V A L U E S P E R S O N A L V A L U E S Honesty IntegrityRespect Operational Excellence Commercial Excellence Specialization Globalization Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation To be the world’s premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions S A F E T Y F I R S T PolyOne Corporation 5 Injuries per 100 Workers Spartech Acquisition 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65 0.57 0.54 0.97 0.84 0.74 0.74 0.69 0.51 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 PolyOne Corporation 6 P O L Y O N E P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 2 . 9 B I L L I O N * Segment End Market Geography Transportation 15% Healthcare 15% Industrial 14% Packaging 13% Consumer 12% Wire & Cable 11% Building & Construction 6% Electrical & Electronics 6% Textiles 5% Appliance 3% Color Additives & Inks 34% Distribution 41% Specialty Engineered Materials 25% United States 54% Europe 20% Asia 11% Latin America 10% Canada 5% *Pro Forma excluding PP&S and including Fiber-Line PolyOne Corporation 204 P R O O F O F PER FO R MA N C E C O N S E C U T I V E Y E A R S 10 A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N $1.51 $1.61 S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H PolyOne Corporation 8 P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E Double digit annual EPS growth Expand specialty portfolio with strategic acquisitions Innovate and develop new technologies and services Repurchase 600K-1M shares annually Increase commercial resources 5-7% annually Double acquired company margins Enhance efficiencies through Lean Six Sigma and commercial excellence 531 710130 164 504 663 2014 2018 R&D / Technical Marketing Sales PolyOne Corporation 9 Increased commercial headcount + 34% + 26% + 32% I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H Sustained revenue increases led by organic business $2.9 $2.9 $3.2 $3.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total + 9% Organic + 5% Revenue in billions of $ Total + 10% Organic + 7% Lead Specialists T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P PolyOne Corporation 10 Expanded Path Traditional Path Strategic Accounts/ Field Sales Business Development Customer Service Web and Social Media Inside Sales PolyOne Corporation 11 Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to improve customer experience 110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven by website, phone, and online chat EXPANDED PATH A D D I N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S 4 24 2014 2018 Inside sellers $11M $109M 2014 2018 Inside sales/digital revenue A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R PolyOne Corporation 12 Facilitate alternative energy solutions Light- weighting Reduce packaging materials Improve recyclability Reduce spread of infection I N N O V A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 13 Customization 55% M&A 30% Innovation Pipeline 15% Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend ($ millions) Vitality Index % of sales from products launched last 5 years 12% 35% 2006 2018 $20 $56 2006 2018 Transformational Opportunity for Growth Through M&A Adjacent Opportunity for Growth Through New Product Pipeline Core Customization 3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 14 Incremental development from existing base of technology New development adjacent to current technology New technology development outside of and with our current base Service adjacent markets and customers Create new markets, target new customer needs Service existing markets and customers Market Technical I N N O V A T I O N Non-Halogen Flame Retardants Barrier Technologies Fiber Colorants Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Gordon Composites/ Polystrand – Composites GLS – Thermoplastic Elastomers ColorMatrix – Liquid Color & Additives PlastiComp Fiber-Line I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T : C O M P O S I T E S PolyOne Corporation 15 C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R PolyOne Corporation 16 Fiber Polymer Composite Strength Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermoset Composites Short Glass Fiber Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic Composites Long Glass Fiber Thermoplastics S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y Acquired Polystrand Installed LFT production Avon Lake Acquired Gordon Composites Thermoplastic Composites Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) Technology Installed LFT production Barbastro, Spain Acquired Glasforms Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Continuous Fiber Thermosets 2012 2015 20162009 2011 Acquired PlastiComp, specialty LFT producer 2018 PolyOne Corporation 2019 Acquired Fiber-Line, specialty fiber processor 17 C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N PolyOne Corporation 18 W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K Bulkheads and Transoms Ceilings and Hatches Doors and Cabinetry Flooring Door Panels Side Walls Flooring & Side Panels Aerodynamic Fairings Seat and Bunk Reinforcements P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S PolyOne Corporation 19 1.
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y Growing leadership position in attractive markets Innovation, technology and service are differentiators Capital management is a strength: Record-setting cash generation to continue for years Expand ROIC while increasing invested capital Proven acquisition strategy with robust pipeline Commercial investments are fueling momentum and generating organic growth SERVICE: T H E T I M E L E S S D I F F E R E N T I A T O R PolyOne Corporation 28 T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T PolyOne Corporation 29 Leadership Program Participants 2012 2013 2014 2015 47 0 86 2016 2019 125 169 412 Campus Hires 2008 2011 2014 2017 0 25 90 47 PolyOne LSS Blackbelts 2008 2011 2014 2019 0 67 247 147 2018 141 A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E Industrial Design IQ DESIGN LABS PolyOne Corporation 30 Material & Color Expertise Manufacturing Expertise 3 14 2014 2018 Industrial designers $0 $10M 2014 2018 $4M $80M 2014 2018 Opportunity funnel New business revenue LSS CUSTOMER FIRST PolyOne Corporation 31 Customer Projects Enables sales growth by building more intimate customer relationships, giving us insight to customers’ needs, with a service that is not easily replicated 2014 2018 2 104 3 D P R I N T I N G B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E PolyOne Corporation 32 Enables validation of fit and function Shortens design cycle and time to market Avoids tooling rework Drives innovation Delivers substantial customer value PolyOne Corporation 33 From concept to production M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H M O N T H 99.9% Reduction in turnaround time Traditional Timeline up to 24 weeks PolyOne ColorMatrix Select™ 6 hours Innovative system for processors and OEMs to develop colors in real time Complete system that provides customers with the freedom to match, prototype and produce color entirely within their own facility C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™ “Being able to create color and produce parts in 1 day is unheard of in this industry” -CEO, Industry Leader I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E PolyOne Corporation 34 SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S PolyOne Corporation 35 Solid Colorants Performance Additives Screen Printing Inks Liquid Colorants Packaging 28% Industrial 14% Textiles 13% Wire & Cable 11% Building & Construction 10% Transportation 8% Consumer 8% Healthcare 5% Appliances 2% Electrical & Electronic 1% Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V E R $ 1 B I L L I O N $4 $25 $104 $159 0.9% 5.5% 12.2% 15.1% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 2005 2009 2013 2018 PolyOne Corporation 36 Europe 35% United States 45% Asia 14% Canada 1% Mexico 3% South America 2% S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S E N D M A R K E T S & S O L U T I O N S * PolyOne Corporation 37 Engineered Formulations Advanced Composites Thermoplastic Elastomers Consumer 22% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 15% Healthcare 11% Industrial 9% Packaging 7% Appliance 3% Building & Construction 4% Electrical & Electronics 16% *Pro Forma including Fiber-Line S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin P R O F O R M A 2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 7 5 0 M I L L I O N * PolyOne Corporation 38 $21 $57 $72 0.1% 5.1% 9.3% 11.2% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2005 2009 2013 2018 Europe 28% United States 46% Asia 24% Canada 2% *Pro Forma including Fiber-Line D I S T R I B U T I O N E N D M A R K E T S & S U P P L I E R S PolyOne Corporation 39 Healthcare 27% Transportation 22% Industrial 18% Consumer 12% Appliance 6% Electrical & Electronics 5% Building & Construction 5% Packaging 3% Wire & Cable 2% $20 $25 $63 $71 2.9% 4.0% 5.9% 5.6% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0% 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 2005 2009 2013 2018 Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S PolyOne Corporation 40 Performance Additives 13% Polyethylene 11% Pigments 9% TiO2 8% Styrenic Block Copolymer 7% Nylon 8% Polypropylene 5% Plasticizers 4% Dyestuffs 3% Other Raw Materials 32% $900 million of raw material purchases estimated in 2019 excluding Distribution business Note: All figures exclude PolyOne Distribution business and divested PP&S business T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S PolyOne Corporation 41 Thermally Conductive Technologies Chemical Resistant Technologies Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composites Antimicrobial Technologies Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Target End Markets… Healthcare Catheter Technologies Under-hood Components Target End Markets… Automotive Interior Structural Components Sound & Vibration Management Roof Systems Air Management Electronics and Cameras Lighting Exterior / Interior Trim Braces & Brackets Fasteners Seals & Flaps Target End Markets… Consumer Thermally Conductive Components Polymer Colorants Elastomeric Grips and Handles Structural Composite Components Oxygen Scavenger Technologies Laser Marking Additives Antistatic Technologies UV Light Barrier Technologies Cap & Closure Colorants Process Optimization Technologies Antioxidant Technologies Density Modified Technologies Target End Markets… Packaging Impart weight, sound and metallic finish to caps and closures for cosmetics and spirits applications Elevate quality and prestige perceptions among high-end consumers Eliminate time and cost associated with secondary operations and assembly Luxury Packaging GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers Eliminate costs by increasing pigment density Enhance color performance without altering form and formulation Increase design capabilities by reducing weight and layer thickness Optimize Color Usage OnColorTM Super Concentrates Inhibit microbial growth on polymer surfaces Enhance value or products and devices Highly versatile concentrate with the ability to be incorporated into a wide variety of products Combat Bacteria Formation WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology Durable, long-lasting products stand up to the most aggressive disinfectants Minimize environmental stress cracking and discoloration One of the broadest medically approved polymer and colorant portfolios Medical Device Housings Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers Color & Design Services Greater control of color development and supply chain Work across entire design process from concept to commercialization Inspire creativity in the use of polymer materials, colors, and effects Innovative brand differentiation Faster development timelines Outdoor Applications Leading provider of high performance specialty materials for the recreational and sports & leisure industry Well positioned across all segments to address market needs Metal to Polymer Conversion Lightweighting Thermal Management Impact Performance ColorMatrix Fiber Colorant Solutions Proprietary advanced liquid color formulations and equipment enable greater efficiency and productivity Eliminates aqueous dyeing and its associated wastewater treatment Solid Color Concentrates Extrusion-spun fibers colored via solid masterbatch Fiber Colorants Robert W.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/versaflex-pf-final.pdf
VersaflexTM PF Versaflex PF VOC Versaflex PF VERSAFLEX PF VOC 39 LDPE / 13 Versaflex PF VERSAFLEX PF 39 LDPE / 13 Versaflex PF N /2 5 m m N /2 5 m m F = 25 ° C 7 I = 25 ° C 20 MD6741 / MD6700 VERSAFLEX PFTM +86 021 60284888 www.avient.com VERSAFLEX™ PF 1 CF6751 PP 2 2420K LDPE Versaflex™ PF MD6727 Versaflex™ PF MD6741 Versaflex™ CF 6751 Versaflex™ PF MD6649 Versaflex™ PF 9512 Versaflex™ CF 8888N-A Versaflex™ PF MD6666 Versaflex™ PF MD6748 Versaflex™ PF MD6700 Versaflex™ CF 9000 PP PVC Tg (°C) -26 -43 -30 -26 -5 1 -6 0 5 / (Shore A) 50 49 35 37 38 35 37 31 30 19 MFI (190°C, 2.16kg) (g/10min) / / / 15 5 15 20 3 5 27 MFI (230°C, 2.16kg) 8 20 8 / / / / / / / 1 LDPE 2420k2/LDPE 2420k/Versaflex™ =4.5/4.5/1 ; =50um (N/25mm) 25°C 20 1.3 1.8 7.9 2.5 2.2 2.7 3.3 3.0 3.7 4.3 75°C 7 5.7 2.9 7.2 3.1 4.0 4.3 4.3 5.5 5.6 / PMMA (N/25mm) 25°C 20 1.8 2.0 7.2 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.6 3.3 3.9 4.9 75°C 7 5.5 4.7 7.1 3.5 / 4.7 6.5 5.8 6.9 /
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023 Paddlesports Application Bulletin.pdf
And whether they shove off from shore in a kayak, canoe, raft, or SUP, they all want high-quality, durable, lightweight equipment that they can count on to perform flawlessly for their specific needs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/2023 Syncure Wire and Cable Product Selection Guide.pdf
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable Polyethylene Formulations FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLES PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE Syncure™ XLPE MOISTURE CROSS-LINKABLE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEMS SYSTEM S100FH S100FH-XUV S100FH-UV S100FV S100FV-UV S112NA S120NA S200FH S200FV Applications Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Tray Cable Photo-Voltaic (PV) Wire Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Tray Cable Building Wire, Teck-90 Pipe and Tube Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Building Wire, Tray Cable, Service Entrance Specification UL 44 UL 44 UL 44, UL 4703 UL 44 UL 44 CSA 22.2 Suitable for NSF 61 UL 44 UL 44 Wire Type XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV XHHW-2, RHW-2, SIS XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2, SIS, PV RW-90, Teck-90 – RHW-2, RHW, RHH, XHHW-2, XHH, XHHW, SIS RHW, RHH, RHW-2 Components % 83% S1054A 17% V0022G RoHS 83% S1054A 17% V0022G-UV RoHS 70% S1054A 30% V0022G-UV RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G RoHS 50% S1054A 50% V0044G-UV RoHS 95% S1054A 5% S1000B 95% S1016A 5% S1037B 78% S1054A 22% SC5400-0002 RoHS MB ALT FR 50% S1054A 50% SC5400-0003 RoHS MB ALT FR Features Horizontal Flame Horizontal Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Horizontal Flame, FV-1 Flame, UV Resistant, Colors Possible VW-1 VW-1, UV Resistant, Colors Possible Non-FR Rigid Pipe Applications Horizontal Flame, DBDPE-free VW-1, DBDPE-free GENERAL PROPERTIES Specific Gravity 1.01 1.02 1.10 1.31 1.31 0.92 0.95 1.01 1.31 Hardness Shore D, 10 Seconds 47 47 47 48 48 47 59 47 48 Gel 68 68 70 70 70 72 72 68 70 TENSILE PROPERTIES Tensile Strength (psi) 2800 2500 2650 3200 2650 2800 4500 2800 3200 Elongation % 400 400 540 470 540 400 80 400 470 Tensile Retention % 100 100 97 110 110 95 75 95 100 Elongation Retention % 90 90 94 100 100 90 75 90 93 ELECTRICAL Dielectric Strength (V/mil) 1000 1400 1400 1200 1200 1000 – 1000 1200 Dielectric Constant 2.31 2.45 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.24 2.1 2.31 2.61 Dissipation Factor % 0.0012 0.0080 0.008 0.0043 0.0043 0.0008 0.002 0.0012 0.0043 THERMAL Temperature Rating °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 125 90 90 Heat Deformation % 10 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5 The Syncure™ XLPE portfolio is a two-step, silane- grafted, moisture cross-linkable polyethylene system.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?ind[]=6596
The resulting white paper unpacks the technical details and conclusions of the study, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPEs with antimicrobial additives to protect the finished, molded part.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?ind[]=6599
The resulting white paper unpacks the technical details and conclusions of the study, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPEs with antimicrobial additives to protect the finished, molded part.