https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth?rtype[]=1164
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/protecting-polymers-microbe-growth
Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
TPEs were determined to be most susceptible to microbial attack under the appropriate environmental conditions.
Take a closer look at the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?rtype[]=1124
Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?ind[]=6596
Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?pname[]=10744
Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=5764
LIGHT BLACK 3C TPE
DARK BLACK 3C TPE
DARK GRAY 422C TPE
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=39
Versaflex™ CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs
GLS™ TPEs for soft touch packaging solutions
TPEs vs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/heighten-automotive-interior-aesthetics-and-appeal
In other words, explore what’s possible with TPEs.
Again, TPEs can help.
TPEs work to reduce costs in other ways too.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/top-five-ways-enhance-ergonomics-healthcare-products
Uncover the multiple benefits available when you add TPEs to your products
Specific applications where TPEs can help include:
Soft and semi-rigid orthotics can benefit from the use of soft TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Engineered%2520Materials.pdf
Nikrant
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United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Appliance
6% Building &
Construction
3%
Wire & Cable
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
14%Consumer
21%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
8%
Misc.
3%
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
21%
America
6%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
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Value Proposition
• GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing
innovative technologies and services to enable customer success
Transformation Highlights
• Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix
improvement and specialty focus
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
improvement and specialty focus
• GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than
doubled earnings in 3 years
• PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide
• Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources
> $15B Addressable Market
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• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
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From Volume
Commodity-driven product portfolio
To Value
Specialty technology and solutions
EM North America Transformation
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
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$12
$29
Operating Income
($ in millions)
• Provided access to new customers
in specialized, high-growth markets
such as healthcare and consumer
• Strategic partner to many of the
world’s best-known companies
GLS Integration Success
16.9%
8.2%
2007 2011
2007 2011
Working Capital % of Sales
• Complementary global footprint
provided additional cross-selling
opportunities
• Opportunity to expand margins
and drive working capital
improvement while remaining
customer-focused
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$1.3
$27.6
2006 2011
Healthcare Revenue
• Investment in dedicated
healthcare team to drive
penetration and growth
• Leverage product portfolio
globally & win specialty business
Areas of Focus
$10.5
$117.9
2006 2011
Consumer Revenue
2006 2011globally & win specialty business
in targeted markets
• Aggressively commercialize
specialty innovation platforms
• Utilize our innovation centers to
influence OEM design
(Revenue in $ millions)
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• Carbon Nanotube Formulations
� Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives
� Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and
clean conductivity
• Thermally Conductive Solutions
Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
Key Innovations
� Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
� Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and
design flexibility
• FDA-Regulated TPEs
� Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery
systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes
� Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly
regulated applications
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Commercialize critical new technology platforms
• Manage the mix as we continue to drive
the transformation
• Global translation of commercial successes
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
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