This new way of working will facilitate all purchase orders and invoices, being managed through the Coupa Supplier Portal.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results from operations, financial condition and liquidity; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including any expected synergies; our ability to successfully integrate Clariant's Masterbatch business and achieve the expected results of the acquisition of Clariant's Masterbatch business, including, without limitation, the acquisition being accretive; 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 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 plastics 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; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends including at the increased rate; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, costs reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; 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.

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.

Where there is a need for new internal standards or updates to existing ones, working groups comprised of regional and corporate EH&S experts are established.

This includes working with suppliers and other departments within Avient to identify suitable alternatives and drive innovation towards sustainable solutions.

Knowing that the judgments and decisions we make as individuals affect the way Avient is viewed in the marketplace and in the communities where we work, we let our foundational strengths of unwavering customer focus, diverse technology portfolio, commercial excellence & financial rigor, and a culture of safety & sustainability shape the way we do business.

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.

Working together with GOBIE designers, PolyOne helped develop a recyclable, dishwasher-safe, and FDA-compliant TPE material that avoids leaching into the bottle’s contents.

As a leading provider of specialty polymers, we work together with our customers to improve the design, production, marketplace appeal, and performance of their products.

Medical material selection: PolyOne’s distribution team works with medical device customers to provide a combination of resources, technology expertise and material solutions to help discover the ideal polymer formulation that meets their unique application needs.