https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf
The concept was born out of a desire to replace traditional wax, which is messy and rubs off over time.
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Post-consumer recycled content as percentage of total plastic packaging volume, by weightAvient Corporation 36 37Avient Corporation T O P 5 G A P S T H A T W E A R E A D D R E S S I N G 2: DECONTAMINATION1: COLOR MANAGEMENT 3: MAINTAINING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 4: MONO-MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION 5: CONSISTENT RECYCLED MATERIAL QUALITY Improving the Use of Recycled Content Avient Corporation 38 39Avient CORPORATION • Inconsistent base color of recycled materials • Lightest color recycled material in high demand for all applications ($$) • Even with clear/transparent materials, color degrades over repeated processing Our Solutions • OpticaTM Toners and Super-concentrated colorants to reduce and mask recycled material discoloration • SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing • Color Simulation Tool to assist with color space design CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES • Stabilization of color fluctuation driven by variable recycled polymer • In-line color correction to optimize customer manufacturing efficiency RECYCLE COLOR QUALITY RANGE Avient Corporation 39 1: Color Management Recycled Material Restricts Color Options With virgin material, we can design across a broad color spectrum The darker the recycled materials, the more color design freedom is restricted This bright yellow is not achievable with high concentrations of dark recycled materials Avient can provide customer guidance on maximum recycle content possible and color concentration required to achieve desired color Avient Corporation 40 Case Study with Brand Owner Recycled Resin = Discolored Base Virgin Resin = Clean Color Base Degree of base discoloration limits recycle content Avient Corporation 41 The Plus Factor Opportunity I N C R E A S E D U S E O F R E C Y C L E D M A T E R I A L R E Q U I R E S M O R E C O L O R A N T A N D A D D I T I V E S Avient Corporation 42 $100M + 2: Decontamination Recycled material feedstocks are contaminated • Feedstock variability supplies the recycle process • Insufficient washing at recycler • Residual labels and printing inks cause quality and NIAS issues • Unpleasant recycled material odor (in processing and the final application) • Clean, food grade, recycled material availability in high demand • Reliable decontamination to reduce NIAS concerns • Full odor removal Our Solutions • CESATM Laser Marking to eliminate contaminating printing inks, labels and glue • AAzureTM process aids and scavengers to enable food and beverage taste purity in PET packaging • ProsureTM range of formulations to enable NIAS compliance and security (customer peace of mind) CHALLENGES NIAS = Non Intentionally Added Substances OPPORTUNITIES Avient Corporation 43 44 3: Maintaining Mechanical Properties • Mechanical properties of recycled materials degrade after multiple heat cycles • Today's recycling protocols only focus on one recycle loop…in reality, there will be several • Legislation and brand owners are targeting higher recycled material ratio incorporation and full circularity • Polymer quality stability over multiple loops to deliver circular recyclability • Stress cracking of recycled bottles • Upgrading performance of lower quality recycled materials • Specification and guided selection amongst highly variable recycled materials Our Solutions • CESATM antioxidants and process aids to enhance physical properties • SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing • rePrize™ for PET polymer chain repair and extension CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES Avient Corporation 44 45 Multi-material packaging is harder to recycle • Contamination of polymer streams • Issues in sorting • Issues in separation • Trend is to restrict multi-material systems in favor of mono-material constructions • Improve recyclability of PET gas barriers • Barrier system development for Polyolefins • Recyclable barrier systems for film and sheet Our Solutions • Portfolio of compatibilizers to enable multilayer constructions • AmosorbTM to extend beverage shelf life by scavenging oxygen through the bottle wall • CaptureTM to extend product shelf life through oxygen scavenging but without contaminating the bottle • Lactra SX TM to prevent light-induced oxidation in liquid dairy products stored at higher temperatures OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES Avient Corporation 45 4: Mono-Material Construction 46 Brand Owners require a consistent brand identity • Inconsistent quality streams pose a challenge to delivering homogeneous product quality and aesthetics to the consumer • Brands demand recycled content, but with color/property consistency • Recyclers are challenged to fulfill needs from brand owners and convertors • Specification and selection of recycled material grades for targeted applications • Simulation of recycled material performance in the end-use application • Leverage re-formulation expertise to provide a consistent packaging product (color and mechanical properties) Our Solutions Our Service and Color Expertise differentiate Avient and allow us to support customers throughout the entire design process • Design for use: Color matching, Color design options • Recycle lot selection • Improving mechanical properties • Improving material processing OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES Closer customer collaboration to support recycle efforts Avient Corporation 46 5: Consistent Recycle Material Quality 2016 2021E Growth in Sustainable Solutions *Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”) Revenue From Sustainable Solutions* $340M $930M Avient Corporation 47 Future Revenue Growth Assumptions 8-12% CAGR Avient Corporation 48 Healthcare Cathy Dodd High-Impact, High-Growth Industry Medical Equipment / Devices 33% Drug Delivery 19% Medical Supplies 18% Labware 14% Packaging 8% Remote Monitoring 5% $225 $380 $685 2010 2016 2021E Healthcare Submarkets (2021E) Track Record of Sales Growth Personal Wellness 3% ($ millions) Avient Corporation 49 Our Foundation W E A R E P O S I T I O N E D T O W I N Relationships Innovative Solutions Differentiated Services 50Avient Corporation Trends in Healthcare S H A P I N G I N N O V A T I O N & S O L U T I O N S Improved Wellness & Connectedness Globalization & Localization Increasing Life Expectancy Self Management & Self Administration Technology Driving Diagnostic & Remote Monitoring COVID-19 Protection Avient Corporation 51 • Deep, trusted customer relationships • Well-positioned and entrenched in the Healthcare supply chain • Broad & differentiated capabilities • Positioned to respond & execute quickly COVID - 19 Protection A V I E N T W A S S E T A N D R E A D Y Avient Corporation 52 Aging Population T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S Of the U.S. population is aged 65 or older… and this number is growing Suffer from one or more chronic health conditions Avient Corporation 53 Aging Population T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S Increasing Life Expectancy Cardiology • 47% of Americans having at least one of three major risk factors for heart disease Diabetes • 193 million people with Type 2 diabetes and will grow to 252 million by 2026 at a 5% CAGR Neurology • Neurological disorders are the second leading cause of death globally, second only to heart disease Avient Corporation 54 Connected Health E X P A N S I O N O F M E D I C A L W E A R A B L E D E V I C E S Improved Wellness & Connectedness Application Opportunities • Flexible components to provide design aesthetics & proper functionality • Robust designs to meet regulatory requirements and perform over long product lifecycles • Patient comfort to promote ongoing use Avient Corporation 55 Remote Patient Monitoring T R A N S L A T I N G D E V I C E S F R O M H O S P I T A L S E T T I N G S T O H O M E Technology Driving Diagnostic & Remote Monitoring Application Opportunities • Durable, chemically-resistant devices to withstand impact in a home environment and exposure to a variety of household cleaners • Miniaturization of devices to fit into limited space in the home, while maintaining maximum functionality • Innovative, user-friendly designs and long-term aesthetics to provide patients with easy-to-use, high-quality, attractive devices in the home Avient Corporation 56 Self Management & Self Administration E N A B L I N G P A T I E N T S T O M A N A G E H E A L T H Self Management & Self Administration Application Opportunities • Combination of rigid & flexible materials to realize design potential and optimize device functionality • Superior chemical resistance to cleaners, disinfectants, hand oils, UV rays, and drugs to extend life of device • Reduced abrasion between mating components to ensure proper dosing • Regulatory-approved colorant and additives to provide branding and drug identification Avient Corporation 57 Trends are Shaping Innovation Professional / Clinic Patient / Home Avient Corporation 58 Avient Design D I F F E R E N T I A T E D S E R V I C E • Global product development support from industrial design through engineering and product launch • Extensive material, manufacturing, industry and value chain knowledge • Human-centric design skill, aligning product innovations with ergonomic needs • Product tear-down capabilities to provide customers with product optimization and cost reduction insights • 3D-printed prototypes and samples to accelerate product development Avient Corporation 59 IDEAIDEA PROOF OF CONCEPT PROOF OF CONCEPT DESIGNDESIGN TOOLINGTOOLING EVALUATIONEVALUATION LAUNCH & DELIVERY LAUNCH & DELIVERY Accelerating Speed to Market with Avient design Avient Corporation 60 Avient Design A U T O I N J E C T O R 61Avient Corporation Avient Design 62 A U T O - I N J E C T O R T E A R - D O W N Defined haptics and soft touch Stringent regulatory requirements Drug contact, mechanical sensitivity for dosing accuracy Lasermarking and laserwelding compatible Strict change control Avient Corporation Avient Design 63 A U T O I N J E C T O R I N N O V A T I O N Avient Corporation Avient Design 64 A U T O I N J E C T O R I N N O V A T I O N Easy to use Safe Quality Protect Ingredients Compliant Temperature Management Avient Corporation 65 Medical Grade TPE Healthcare Colorants High-Density Polymer Laser weldable formulation Laser marking additives Lubricated polymers Avient Corporation Easy to use Safe Quality Protect Ingredients Compliant Temperature Management Avient Design A U T O I N J E C T O R I N N O V A T I O N 17,645 29,445 2021E 2025E Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020 (LBs millions) Healthcare Growth Outlook Avient Corporation 66 8-10% CAGR Future Revenue Growth AssumptionsMarket for Medical Plastics Investor Day 2021 Break Avient Corporation 68 Composites Chris Pederson $74 $84 $216 $212 $260 $5 $10 $32 $41 $50 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021E • Prior investments in composites platform and outdoor high performance applications continue to pay off driving substantial growth in 2021 ($ in millions) Composites • Composites will also drive our ability to deliver future revenue growth in excess of GDP Avient Corporation 69 Spotlight: Growth in Composites Composite Material Design Avient Corporation 70 Materials Structure Mfg ProcessPart Properties Lower weight Corrosion resistance Fatigue performance Tailor-ability Design flexibility Composite Material Forms Avient Corporation 71 Manufacturing Costs Continuous Fiber Thermosets Continuous Fiber Thermoplastics Design Flexibility Continuous Fiber Thermosets Continuous Fiber Thermoplastics Discontinuous Fiber Thermoplastics Performance Performance Discontinuous Fiber Thermoplastics Composites Portfolio D I V E R S E C A PA B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G M A N U FA C T U R E R S A N D O E M S LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers Avient Corporation 72 Powersports & Outdoor Gear B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Material Replacement • Weight Reduction • Temperature Resistance • Impact Resistance BODY PANELS Paint Replacement • Weight Reduction • Scratch Resistance ADVENTURE GEAR Fatigue Resistance • Lightweight • Temperature Resistance • Impact Resistance Avient Corporation 73 Industrial & Energy B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S HIGH PRESSURE PIPE Burst Strength • Corrosion Resistance • Lighter Weight GPS TRACKABLE PALLETS Weight Reduction • Increased Load • Stiffness POWER INFRASTUCTURE Corrosion Resistance • Electrical Insulation • Weight Reduction Avient Corporation 74 $31 $48 $66 $119 2009 2013 2017 2021E ($ millions) Avient Corporation 75 Spotlight: Growth at Fiber-Line Revenue • Fiber-Line business acquired on January 2, 2019 for $120 million • Specialty portfolio of fiber-optic cable applications primarily serving telecommunications end-market • Deep formulation expertise, innovative culture and global commercial presence will accelerate growth related to 5G infrastructure build out Avient Corporation 76 5G Technology Matt Reinhardt Evolution of 5G M E E T I N G S I G N I F I C A N T L Y E X P A N D I N G C O N N E C T I V I T Y N E E D S Avient Corporation 77 How FAST IS 5G?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202017%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
At December 31, 2017, the gross liability for unrecognized income tax benefits, including interest and penalties, totaled $22.5 million. 25POLYONE CORPORATION Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.
Accounts receivable balances are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after a final determination of uncollectability has been made.
We retain fully depreciated assets in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until we remove them from service.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation_Day_-_May_2014_0.pdf
Strong past 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 PolyOne Corporation Page 44 Appendix Kiosk Summaries Segments at a Glance Officer Biographies PolyOne Corporation Page 45 Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions Includes formulation and consultative services to assist manufacturers and brand owners in positively identifying their packaging, devices, end products and raw materials in the field Protects brand equity – defense against customer complaints or legal actions based on erroneous product identification Protects consumer welfare – decrease in potential harm to consumers, reduction in unwarranted recall expenses Secures supply chain integrity – support for safe expansion into new geographies PolyOne Corporation Page 46 Security and Safety Solutions Polycast™ Bullet Resistant Sheet, an optically clear, non-yellowing acrylic, provides ballistics protection against powerful weapons • High-impact resistance that foils “smash-and-grab” thieves GlasArmor™ Bullet Resistant Panels, a UL-listed solution with superior ballistic resistance yet weights 75% less than steel panel • Used in commercial security applications for business, home, and governmental facilities PolyOne Corporation Page 47 3D Printing Collaborating with customers using 3D printers to create prototypes and samples Enables customers to develop and test their products and innovations quickly and accurately 3D printing of molds and inserts allows OEMs to develop and test new product innovation using their own equipment and material of choice, more efficient than traditional processes PolyOne Corporation Page 48 Enhanced Ergonomic Technologies Versaflex™ VDT was developed to absorb vibration and noise in a broad range of applications, including minimally invasive surgical instruments, electronics, firearms, archery and automotive Can be overmolded onto a rigid substrate without the need for an adhesive to increase production efficiencies and profitability Creates value by: • Increasing end-user comfort • Eliminating secondary assembly • Differentiating end products PolyOne Corporation Page 49 Sustainable Solutions reFlex™ Bio-Based Plasticizer non- phthalate additive used to make vinyl more flexible • Derived primarily from soybeans rather than petroleum • Certified by USDA BioPreferred® program Wilflex™ Oasis Water-Based Inks satisfy consumer demand for eco- conscious products • Long screen life and production- friendly to improve operational efficiencies, increase design quality PolyOne Corporation Page 50 Color and Design Services First-of-its-kind offering that supports color and product development from concept to reality Helps brand managers and designers evaluate color and design alternatives to: – accelerate and streamline product development – strengthen brand equity – build marketplace excitement Enhances product differentiation Improves efficiency and profitability PolyOne Corporation Page 51 Metal Replacement Technology Portfolio of solutions that meet upper range of performance requirements, removing barriers to replacing metal with polymers Applications include: • LED heat sinks • Electronic shielding (EMI/RFI) • Structural integrity at elevated temperatures (i.e., large appliances) • Lead-free radiation shielding (i.e., CT scanners) Creates value by eliminating the need for machining and secondary operations, removing weight, streamlining production and improving cost efficiencies PolyOne Corporation Page 52 Medical Device Solutions Catheters made using NEU™ View patent-pending technology are optically translucent, and have superior contrast under X-ray (radiopaque) when compared with alternative catheter materials Formulations for cardiovascular and intravascular catheters are application-specific, incorporating medical-grade polymers, additives, color, and healthcare-centric manufacturing practices Only commercially available product that has excellent visibility, both optically and under X-ray, to bolster clinician confidence and offer significant market advantage PolyOne Corporation Page 53 Consumer Electronics Solutions Ability to offer multiple technology solutions on a global basis for this industry, where many OEMs design in one region, prototype in another, and manufacture in yet another Sustainable / “green” solutions help customers to differentiate in this market New formulations for emerging wearables market that meet skin contact requirements and aesthetic needs PolyOne Corporation Page 54 Appliances 4% Building & Construction 4% Consumer 17% Electrical & Electronics 16% Healthcare 12% Industrial 8% Packaging 7% Transportation 19% Wire & Cable 13% At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions 2013 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 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target United States 43% Europe 33% Canada 2% Asia 18% Latin America 4% 11.6% PolyOne Corporation Page 55 Appliances 2% Building & Construction 11% Consumer 5% Electrical & Electronics 6% Healthcare 7% Industrial 13% Packaging 34% Transportation 10% Wire & Cable 12% Target At a Glance Global Color, Additives and Inks 2013 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions Expanding Profits 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 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales United States 44% Europe 37% Canada 2% Asia 11% Latin America 6% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment 13.8% PolyOne Corporation Page 56 At a Glance Designed Structures and Solutions Solutions 2013 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Expanding Profits 2.2% 8 - 10% 6.5% 2012 PF Q1 2013 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 0.2% Target United States 96% Canada 3% Latin America 1% Appliances 2% Building & Construction 10% Consumer 11% Healthcare 6% Industrial 13% Packaging 32% Transportation 26% 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment PolyOne Corporation Page 57 5.5% 6.9% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 4.3% 6.3% 7.2% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q1 2014 Operating Income % of Sales At a Glance Performance Products and Solutions Solutions Expanding Profits 2013 Revenues: $0.8 Billion United States 81% Europe 1% Canada 14% Asia 2% Latin America 2% 9-12% Target 2013 Revenue by Industry Segment Appliances 8% Building & Construction 34% Consumer 4% Electrical & Electronics 3% Healthcare 1%Industrial 10% Packaging 6% Transportation 16% Wire & Cable 18% 2015 7.7% PolyOne Corporation Page 58 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 Q1 2014 2015 Operating Income % of Sales 15.3% 46.0% 2006 Q1 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 Solutions 2013 Revenues: $1.1 Billion ROIC* Expanding Profits Target Appliances 5% Building & Construction 5% Consumer 14% Electrical & Electronics 5% Healthcare 24% Industrial 16% Packaging 5% Transportation 23% Wire & Cable 3% 6.1% http://www.polyone.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-troubleshooting?rtype[]=1164
Off-Color Part or Odor
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-completes-sale-designed-structures-and-solutions
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-expands-color-portfolio-acquisition-mesa
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-acquires-gordon-composites-and-polystrand
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: unexpected costs that may arise from the announced acquisition of the Gordon Composites and Polystrand businesses; any material adverse changes in the acquired businesses; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquired businesses, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate the acquired businesses and achieve the expected results of the acquisition, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies into our operations, retain the management teams of acquired companies and retain relationships with customers of acquired companies; 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 and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions 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; 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.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/continuous-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites?ind[]=6595
These materials can be formed into multi-ply laminates to offer off-axis performance, post-molded into complex shapes, and overmolded with traditional thermoplastics to provide localized reinforcement in specific part locations.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/developing-your-esg-framework
We typically analyze raw material suppliers through EcoVadis – who evaluates an organization based off 21 different sustainability topics that are categorized into environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.