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Should any such conflict of interest situation arise, the officer must report the details of the situation to both the General Counsel and the Chair of the Audit Committee for disposition; • be responsible, to the best of his or her ability, for full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the company files with, or submits to, the SEC and in other public communications made by the company; • maintain compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; • report violations of this code of ethics in accordance with the procedures outlined below; and • be personally responsible for adherence to this Code of Ethics.
Reporting of violations of the Code of Ethics Should situations arise that cause a potential conflict of interest for any one of these officers, then the details of the circumstances of the potential conflict of interest must be reported (including self-reporting) immediately to the General Counsel, the Chair of the Audit Committee and the independent auditor.
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The supplier needed to find a way to boost productivity and product quality, without increasing capital expenses – all while dealing with an extremely price-sensitive market.
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Our collaborative process affords you flexibility in polymer design and access to a range of world-class services.
Look to us for support with: • Color Technology: Custom matching, saturated colors and special effects to fill market niches and eliminate secondary operations • Color and Design Services: Trend and color insights, and product development assistance to optimize design and gain speed to market • Regulatory Coordination: Aid with new product approvals with UL, NSF, FDA, healthcare guidelines and others to reduce regulatory overhead and minimize risk • Field Technical Services: Support for tool design, startup and production optimization to gain manufacturing efficiencies • Sustainability: Innovative materials and solutions to help you meet your sustainability goals 1.844.4AVIENT www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value �Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering �Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks �Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure �Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $1.5 billion attractive, growing market • Additives improve performance and reduce cost through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished product • Aligned with megatrend of protecting the environment Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects Enhanced product aesthetics High heat resistance 4% 4% 8% 9% 9% 10% 11% 14% Western Europe North America South America MEA Easter Europe Asia Pacific China India PET 2008-13P CAGR Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/sem-tpes-for-anti-vibration-feet-application-bulletin.pdf
When top load washing machines have issues with vibration and walking, manufacturers face a high number of costly service calls to remedy the problem.
VERSAFLEX™ VDT 4202-40B DYNAFLEX™ G7940 Defining Characteristic Vibration damping Vibration isolation What it Does Dampens vibrations,and specifically minimizes appliance walking Isolates vibrations, which reduces overall movement of the appliance Tactile Feel Grippy feel Soft touch, rubbery feel Coloring Black Natural Hardness 40 Shore A 40 Shore A Overmolding Substrate Polypropylene Polypropylene HOME APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS REDUCE MOVEMENT OF TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINES WITH TPES FOR ANTI-VIBRATION FEET EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION-SPECIFIC MATERIALS AND DESIGN SUPPORT DynaflexVersaflex VDT Polypropylene HOW OUR TPES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE ANTI-VIBRATION FEET Lower the number of service calls – Our TPEs for anti-vibration feet reduce appliance movement and walking during use, thus lowering the number of service calls and reducing costs.
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With our 5 brands, Wilflex™, Rutland™, Union Ink™, Printop™, and QCM™ we are recognized as a leader in our markets with a deep focus on quality, innovation, and customer service.
SOME OF OUR FIRSTS • Development of the industry’s first plastisol color mixing system for screen printing ink • Introduction of the first automated ink dispensing equipment OUR SPECIALTY INKS • Broadest range of specialty screen printing inks, including: non-phthalate PVC plastisol, water-based, silicone, and non-PVC plastisol • Ink room solutions including inventory management software • Strong expertise in R&D and product development • Demonstrated technical service and color matching capabilities • Highly efficient manufacturing operations • Global manufacturing footprint and customer reach OUR BRANDS • Wilflex is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks with a focus on total ink-room management, providing the most efficient, cost-effective environment possible • Rutland is a leading brand of specialty screen printing inks for the textile industry with a strong commitment to making the screen printing process easier, more attractive and more profitable for customers • Union Ink is a brand dedicated to providing the broadest range of innovative and inspired screen printing inks with the highest opacity mixing systems in the market • Printop is a leading brand of textile screen printing inks in Latin America including plastisols, water-based, and discharge inks • QCM is a trusted brand of cost- effective, high quality inks for one of the most recognizable products in the world, the printed t-shirt SPECIALTY INKS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT • Five manufacturing facilities in Kennesaw, Georgia; Pineville, North Carolina; Lima, Peru, Shenzhen, China; and Mumbai, India (JV) • Warehouse and distribution facilities in Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio in the US, Paddock Wood and Widnes, U.K., and Singapore • Global presence of distributors located in over 60 countries Copyright © 2018, PolyOne Corporation.
Revolución 842, Zona Industrial Ventanilla - Callao, Lima - Perú Phone: +51.1.613.4242 Rutland/Union Ohio Service Center 777-M-N Dearborn Park Lane Worthington, OH 43085 Phone: +1 614.846.3055 Rutland/Union Warehouse 28 Eldon Way Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6BE UK Phone: +44.0.1892.834.555 Rutland/Union/Wilflex Manufacturing Plant No. 1 QiHang Industrial Park HaoXiang Road, Shajing Town, BaoAn District Shenzhen, China, 518104 Phone: +86.755.2969.2888 Specialty Inks
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A product differentiated by pleasing feel, attractive appearance, and useful ergonomic features can attract buyers and also justify a higher price point.
These enhanced products typically are priced higher than standard designs