https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lightweighting-commercial-trucks-and-trailers?pname[]=10716
Continuous Fiber Composite Tape, Laminates and Barstock
Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lightweighting-commercial-trucks-and-trailers
Continuous Fiber Composite Tape, Laminates and Barstock
Polystrand™ Continuous Fiber Tapes & Laminates
This customer used Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tapes and laminates in the trailer space of their heavy truck applications.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/composite-ballistic-protection/glasarmor-ballistic-resistant-panels
GlasArmor™ Ballistic Resistant Panels are constructed from layers of 0°/90° woven E-glass fiber reinforcements with a proprietary thermoset resin system.
Drilling, routing, machining, finishing, color, and size customization available
See how continuous fiber composites add safety and security to the world we live in.
https://www.avient.com/news/plastics-and-rubber-thailand-2024-include-avients-showcase-specialty-and-sustainable-materials
Artisan™ Pre-Colored Thermoplastics: chemical and scratch-resistant formulations with special aesthetics such as high-gloss, matte, marble, speckle, and more, as an alternative to painted metal or plastic parts that can eliminate secondary painting process, leading to reduced energy consumption and VOC emissions
Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/fiber-line-global-product-selection-guide.pdf
MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD Knowledge of fiber technology is the essence of what we offer to our customers.
We strive to pass our fiber knowledge, expertise, and decades of experience on to our customers.
Contact us today to determine the fiber-based solution that is right for your product.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/SEM Automotive Aftermarket Rendering Application Bulletin.pdf
The benefits of using long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites in these automotive applications to achieve these objectives are well documented.
APPLICATION BULLETIN DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Tight tolerances, minimal warp SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites with polyketone (PK) POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, running boards, brackets, component housings STRENGTH High strength- to-weight ratio, comparable to metal SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Tubular door frames, accessory motor mounts, tailgate locking systems MANUFACTURING EASE Injection moldable, design freedom, insert molding, part consolidation SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Seating shells, seat base components, tubular door frames, accessory linkages IMPACT RESISTANCE Durable in rugged environments and uses SOLUTION: Maximum toughness long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Side steps, bed steps, roof racks, brackets, bed extenders, tie downs CORROSION RESISTANCE Metal replacement, eliminate secondary coatings SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Underbody skid plate components, fuel doors, fasteners SUSTAINABILITY PIR/PCR content incorporation with high strength, lightweighting for fuel economy SOLUTION: Recycled content long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Roof rack structures, fender flares, rail covers, tail light protectors LIGHTWEIGHTING 30–40% weight reduction when switching from metal SOLUTION: Long carbon fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Motor mounts, seating components, accessory mounts EXTREME PERFORMANCE High and low temperature performance, maintained properties with UV exposure, moisture performance SOLUTION: Long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Tail light protectors, fender flairs, guards, underbody components SURFACE AESTHETICS Color matches, fiber-rich or glossy surfaces, carbon fiber appearance SOLUTION: Moisture-resistant long fiber reinforced composites POSSIBILITIES: Lighting bars, side steps, bed steps, bike mounting brackets, cargo carriers NEXT-GEN UPGRADES Transform your aftermarket parts with efficient, lightweight long fiber thermoplastic solutions that redefine performance with strength, toughness, and design freedom.
Our long fiber composites offer an excellent opportunity for automotive aftermarket designers to enhance their components’ performance, aesthetics, and sustainability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-04/Avient Acquisition of Dyneema and Q1 2022 Results_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
To provide comparable financial results, the Company references “pro forma” financial metrics, which include the business results of Clariant Color for periods prior to the Acquisition Date.
Financials are pro forma for the acquisition of Dyneema® and potential divestiture of Distribution Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies 30 CULTURE AND PEOPLE 31 OUR SPECIALTY JOURNEY CONTINUES 32 • Dyneema® brings leading technology and brand with the World’s Strongest Fiber™, deep history of application development and strong management team focused on specialty applications • Dyneema® transaction is aligned with our previously stated acquisition goal of expanding our composites and fiber capabilities • Similar to our other technology expansion acquisitions, Dyneema® allows us to leverage our invest-to-grow strategy • We plan to explore a possible sale of our Distribution business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/carbon-fiber-reinforced-product-bulletin.pdf
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates For Strengthening, Stiffening and Lightweighting Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) products from Avient are continuous fiber polymer rods, bars and laminates used in a variety of structural strengthening, engineered weight reduction, and repair applications in multiple industries.
The highly uniform and parallel reinforcing fibers result in superior mechanical property translation, and customized profile geometries offer part consolidation and simplification of assembly.
To learn more about Avient carbon fiber reinforced polymer solutions, contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) • Maximum thickness of 0.625 in/1.59 cm • Full machining capabilities available
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Avient acquired the Clariant Color business on July 1, 2020 (the “Acquisition Date”).
Avient Corporation 78 Time needed to download a 2 hour movie Low Latency Avient Corporation 79 R E D U C I N G T H E T I M E F O R D A T A T O T R A V E L 4G 300 milliseconds 5G 3 milliseconds Infrastructure 5 G R E Q U I R E S M O R E E Q U I P M E N T 4G4G 5G5G Fiber optic cable Additional radio heads on base station antennae More and larger base station antennae Radio heads 16x more fiber optic cable than 4G Base station antennae Millions of small cell antennae Global 5G infrastructure demand will grow 50% CAGR through 2028 Avient Corporation 80 Infrastructure 5 G A N T E N N A E D E N S I T Y 3G to 4G = 25x more antennae 4G to 5G = 16x more antennae Source: Fiber Broadband AssociationAvient Corporation 81 Infrastructure 5 G R E Q U I R E S M O R E C A B L E • Overall broadband expansion will require 28 million km of fiber optic cable over next 5 years • U.S.
GDP Growth Avient Historic Growth Future Growth Assumptions Global Avient: 2.7% Asia / LATAM: 5.0% Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook Database (April 2021) 12% organic CAGR Figures above include relevant sustainable solutions, healthcare and composites sales Avient Corporation 120 Net Sales ($ millions) 8-10% CAGR (5% CAGR excluding Sustainable Solutions) Summary: Long-term Revenue Growth Drivers Avient Corporation 121 Growth Drivers ($ millions) 2021 Sales Estimate (Drivers) Overlap 2021 Sales Estimate Annual Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 930 - 930 8–12% Healthcare 685 (45) 640 8–10% Composites 260 (80) 180 10% Asia / LATAM 1,150 (310) 840 5% Other (GDP growth) 2,160 2–3% Avient $4,750 6.5% EBITDA Margin Expansion Goals CAI SEM • Continued portfolio transformation to high- growth end markets and sustainable solutions • Clariant Color synergy realization • Investments in composites and outdoor high performance applications drive growth and mix improvements Avient Corporation 122 17.0% 1.6% 1.0% 0.4% 2021E Synergies Sustainable Solutions Healthcare Goal 17.6% 0.9% 1.1% 0.4% 2021E Composites Sustainable Solutions Healthcare Goal 20%+ 20%+ Sustainable Path to Double Digit Earnings Growth Avient Corporation 123 Growth Drivers Long-Term Sales Growth Rate Sustainable Solutions 8–12% Healthcare 8–10% Composites 10% Asia / LATAM 5% Other (GDP growth) 2–3% Avient 6.5% 10%+ Adjusted EBITDA growth 15%+ Adjusted EPS growth Investor Day 2021 An Investment in Sustainable Growth Bob Patterson Avient Corporation 124 M&A Brings Avient New Technologies Avient Corporation 125 Technology Acquisition Technology Acquisition Thermoplastic Elastomers Liquid Color Concentrates & Additives Continuous Fiber Composites Thermoplastic Composites Silicone Colorants & Formulations High-temperature Polymers & Fluoropolymers Long Fiber Reinforced (LFT) Thermoplastic Composites Fiber Solutions Water-based Inks Fiber & Healthcare Expertise, Liquid Additive Processing Aids, FR Additives, Recycling Innovations & More $133 $205 2019PF 2021E Clariant Color: Transformational Acquisition 126 Clariant Color EBITDA Growth Purchase Price Multiple 10.8x 7.0x 6.0x 2019PF 2021E 2021E w/ Full Synergies • Acquisition of Clariant Color business significantly expanded presence in healthcare, packaging and consumer end markets • Strength of portfolio – double-digit annual EBITDA growth since acquisition • On-track to realize $52 million of expected synergies in 2021 • Acquisition completed on July 1, 2020 for $1.45 billion.
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/gordon-composites-thermoset-laminates-barstock
Infographic: Carbon Fiber Composites
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates
Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic