https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Block Product Selector Guide.pdf
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
CESA BLOCK – STANDARD OFFERINGS
POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE
Polyolefin PEA0820045 CESA Block PEA0820045 1–5%
Polypropylene PPA0820056 CESA Block PPA0820056 1–5%
Polyamide ABA0820022 CESA Block ABA0820022 2–6%
Polyester NBA0820024 CESA Block NBA0820024 1–5%
Styrenic SLA0820010 CESA Block SLA0820010 1–5%
TPU RUA0820028 CESA Block RUA0820028 1–5%
CESA Block additives can be used in combination with other CESA masterbatches, and formulations can be customized for most applications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/CESA Slip Product Selector Guide.pdf
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
POLYMER FAMILY MATERIAL PRODUCT NAME DOSAGE
Polyolefin PEAN698411 CESA Slip SS-PE-nf 0.5–6.0%
Polyolefin PEASAF CESA Slip 6103 0.5–2.0%
Polypropylene PPA0820052 CESA Slip PPA0820052 0.25–1.0%
Polyamide ABA0698523 CESA Slip 78523 0.5–1.5%
Polyester NBA0698495 CESA Slip 58495 1.0–2.0%
Polycarbonate NCA0698440 CESA Slip 98440 0.5–2.5%
Styrenic SLA0820006 CESA Slip SLA0820026 1.0–5.0%
TPU RUA0820027 CESA Slip RUA0820027 1.0–3.0%
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/oncolor-rc-environmental-black-product-bulletin.pdf
It prevents tires from entering the waste
stream and extends the useful life of the petroleum-
based raw materials found in waste tires.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Maxxam%2520LO%2520Product%2520Bulletin.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Consistently achieves 3.0 per VDA 270
• Reduces VOC and emissions
• Inherent heat stabilization
• Customized physical property balance
• Customized process flexibility
• Natural, black, & custom colors possible
TYPICAL USES
PolyOne has designed Maxxam LO material
for use in underhood automotive HVAC
applications, including:
• Housings
• Ducts
• Fasteners/connectors
• Structural brackets
www.polyone.com
Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift
from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/smart-colorants-infographic.pdf
Enhancing polymer materials
with colorants can:
• Differentiate products
• Reinforce branding
• Evoke emotions
• Add value to a
commodity item
• Promote safety
Creative and effective use of polymer colorants, which come in liquid and solid forms,
can have an impact all along the value chain.
COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS
SMART COLORANTS:
MAKING THE MOST OF COLOR
SOLID COLORANTS LIQUID COLORANTS
Available based on many
different carrier resins
Clean, easy handling + feeding
Designed + engineered for
compatible polymer matrix
More effective for
low letdown ratios
Highly accurate dispensing
Can be processed
at lower temperatures
COLOR
STRATEGY
BEST
PRACTICES
EXPANDING
COLORANT OPTIONS
Avoid limiting yourself to either
solid or liquid forms, and focus
on the requirements of the end
application instead
• Widen your materials and
applications possibilities
• Achieve the desired
effect for each part
• Optimize productivity
and system costs by
matching the right colorant
type to the project
ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS
Further differentiate and add value to your products
• Examples include: metallic, pearlescent, chrome look,
edge glow, sparkle/glitter, neon/fluorescent look,
woodgrain/stone/camouflage
SELECTING + SIZING
COLORANT EQUIPMENT
Both liquid and solid
colorants can be used in
the same production facility
• Use the right colorant
to significantly impact
production and offer
improvements in terms
of efficiency and quality
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Fiber-Line Composite Tape Launch Product Bulletin.pdf
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
This literature shall NOT operate as permission, recommendation, or inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner.
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Custom Manufacturing
Choice of
Fiber
Fiber-Line™ Specialty Engineered
Thermoplastic Tape
Twist or
Coat Fiber
CUSTOM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Combine your fiber of choice with Fiber-Line materials to enhance performance via coating or twisting
processes before being formed into a thermoplastic tape.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Rejoin PCR Colorants Product Bulletin.pdf
Rejoin™ PCR Colorants
Rejoin™ PCR Colorants use post-consumer recycled
(PCR) material as a carrier resin to effectively
enable 100% PCR packaging..
Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-overmold-design-guide.pdf
Material degradation.
Material degradation.
Contaminated material.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Engineered%2520Materials.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - Investor Day 2012_05072012.pptx
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
Craig M.
Nikrant
Page 67
United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
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
Page 68
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
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
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
Page 69
• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
Page 70
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
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
Page 71
$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
Page 72
$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
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
$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)
Page 73
• 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
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
� 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
Page 74
Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
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
Page 75
Page 76
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
CASE STUDY: MAXXAM™ POLYOLEFIN FORMULATIONS
NEW MATERIAL
FOR PRECISELY
ENGINEERED VEHICLE
Ch
all
en
ge
A
cc
ep
te
d.
This
meant the raw materials and processing method
needed to be reconsidered.
An added challenge was to ensure the material was
stabilized against potential degradation.