https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4271
GEON B90UB7 BLACK 2972
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5748
MC-87279NY K-222-D RAL 7021 (BLACK GREY)
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
Cesa™ Nox A4R Additive for Enhanced Recycling: a range of specialized antioxidants to protect post-consumer polyolefins against oxidation, which can lead to defects like black spots, gels, and discoloration during processing and recycling
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-processing
Higher levels of regrind are tolerated in black materials.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024 Proxy Statement_March.pdf
Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen,
Emerging Leaders and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people
managers, called Core Leadership, and LSS training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be
certified for job-specific LSS programs, up through Master Black Belt certification.
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PROXY SUMMARY
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Board Diversity Matrix (as of March 19, 2024)
Total Number of Directors 12
Female Male
Gender Identity
Directors 3 9
Demographic Background
African American or Black — 2
Alaskan Native or Native American — —
Asian — 1
Hispanic or Latinx — —
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander — —
White 3 6
Two or More Races or Ethnicities — —
Supplemental Characteristics
Person with Disability/Disabilities 1 —
Military Veteran — —
Person of International / Non-U.S.
https://www.avient.com/wilflex-0/wilflex-epic-non-phthalate-plastisol-inks/wilflex-epic-color-mixing-solutions/wilflex-epic-polyester-solutions
Off the Shelf Colors, Black, White, Mixing Base
Black, White, Gold, Mixing Base
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/beginner-s-guide-tpe
Black, blue and clear are popular options, but there is almost no limitation on color when it comes to using TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/food-packaging/shelf-stable-food
Black colorant created without the addition of carbon black pigments.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024 Proxy Statement %28Filed%29.pdf
Our key development opportunities include nomination-based leadership programs (such as NextGen,
Emerging Leaders and Elevate), foundational leadership training for all current or aspiring people
managers, called Core Leadership, and LSS training at a variety of levels, where individuals can be
certified for job-specific LSS programs, up through Master Black Belt certification.
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and regulated industries, including as part of a
business and/or through positions with
government organizations and regulatory bodies
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implementing technology strategies
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human resources, and talent management
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Operations
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developing and implementing operational plans
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matters and principles, including management
accountability, transparency and protection of
shareholder interests
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Other Public Company Boards 1 3 1 — — 1 2 2 — 1 2 1
PROXY SUMMARY
12 PROXY STATEMENT 2024 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Board Diversity Matrix (as of March 19, 2024)
Total Number of Directors 12
Female Male
Gender Identity
Directors 3 9
Demographic Background
African American or Black — 2
Alaskan Native or Native American — —
Asian — 1
Hispanic or Latinx — —
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander — —
White 3 6
Two or More Races or Ethnicities — —
Supplemental Characteristics
Person with Disability/Disabilities 1 —
Military Veteran — —
Person of International / Non-U.S.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202014%2520Annual%2520Report.pdf
Newlin serves on the Board of Directors of Black Hills
Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation and Univar Corporation.
Six Sigma
Master Black Belt, General Electric Company Plastics Business, March 2001 to December 2002.