CLEVELAND, March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of closing the acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch later this year, PolyOne Corporati

PolyOne Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Clariant Color and Additive Masterbatch Business...

PolyOne Completes Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition, Announces New Name: Avient Corporation...

PolyOne Completes Clariant Masterbatch Acquisition, Announces New Name: Avient Corporation

Home // Making Plastic Parts More Sustainable This article will explain bio-based and recycled raw materials often used in plastics while exploring key factors such as color, performance, regulations, price, and supply. Similar to traditional materials, confirming which standards must be met and ensuring the sustainable plastic formulation is compliant is important.

Switch to bio-based polymer solutions to color and enhance the performance of plastics in healthcare products Home // Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Medical Plastics Some polymer grades on the plastic market are already manufactured using renewable sources such as corn, sugar cane, and vegetable oil.

Examples include: • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high- performance materials that require less plastic • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater, improve the recyclability of materials and advance a circular economy • Composite solutions to support accelerated growth of 5G / fiber-optic infrastructure investment as the world demands greater and faster connectivity Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care® and a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. Leading in Sustainability — PolyOne and Clariant are both founding members of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, and we are committed to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).

How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives Home // Securing Supplies for Medical Plastic Solutions The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.

How to minimize the risk of supply chain disruption for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives Home // Securing Supplies for Medical Plastic Solutions The concentrates need to be diluted with virgin polymer during the conversion process to achieve the right amount of color or additive in the plastic.

Avient acquired the Clariant Masterbatch business (CMB) on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”). Clariant MB acquired July 1, 2020 COLORWORKS INSPIRATION. Develop and implement solutions to end plastic waste while supporting AEPW $1.5B investment in key initiatives. 2030 SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS 20 2021 AVIENT INVESTOR DAY 21 • Investor Day to be held December 9, 2021 in New York, NY • Company will provide updates on its key growth drivers with a deep focus on sustainable solutions Revenue Growth Drivers Long-Term Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites / 5G 10% Growth in Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% • Senior leadership team to also present on Clariant MB integration, M&A opportunities and capital allocation priorities PEER COMPARISONS 22 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.