https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-provides-third-quarter-2020-performance-update
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
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; 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/composite-vibratory-springs-case-study.pdf
A leading manufacturer/distributor in this market
was faced with quality inconsistencies and supply
availability issues with flat springs that were initially
specified for their vibratory conveyors.
Working together to understand the unique
requirements for the company’s conveyor application,
the engineering team at Avient developed customized
flat springs that provide more consistent quality and
longer fatigue life than the original components,
improving conveyor performance and longevity.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Lockport_IATF%252016949%25202016_EXP%25205-2021.pdf
PolyOne Corporation - TS 691920
Certificate of Registration
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - IATF 16949:2016
This is to certify that: PolyOne Corporation
4921 I D A Park Drive
Lockport
New York
14094
operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of IATF 16949:2016 for the following
scope:
Design and Manufacture of thermoplastic compounds.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/trilliant-hc-conductive-pipette-case-study.pdf
THE CHALLENGE
A manufacturer of high-quality laboratory research
products was eager to expand into the conductive
pipette tip market.
High-quality conductive pipette
tips must meet a number of demanding performance
criteria, including:
• Accurate measurement of minute quantities
of liquid
• Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention
• Concentric dimensions and warp resistance
• Excellent chemical resistance
The manufacturer asked Avient for a specialized
solution to meet these exacting needs in a timely and
efficient manner so they could capitalize on its market
opportunity
THE SOLUTION
Avient’s sales and technical professionals worked
closely with the manufacturer to understand the
demanding requirements of the end-use application,
manufacturing considerations and cost.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Capture Oxygen Scavenger Product Bulletin.pdf
Unlike
traditional scavengers, it does not cause discoloration
or yellowing of the bottle, helping to maintain the
quality of the recycle stream.
Brands and converters are
increasing their use of rPET in packaging to meet
current regulations or their own sustainability
commitments, but quality rPET is needed.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/Omnicolor Product Bulletin.pdf
Based on a multipurpose
compatible carrier system, these concentrates
deliver consistent batch-to-batch color with
exceptional reliability and quality.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Multipurpose, multi-resin colorant concentrates
• Formulated with high quality, heavy metal-free
pigments
• Carrier system designed for compatibility
across different resin systems
• Samples available with quick turnaround in
small lots for customer evaluation
• Available in a wide range of stock and standard
colors*
• Low LDRs—typically 1–3%
• Low minimum order quantities for both stock
and non-stock colors
* Color availability dependent on region or country
PRODUCT BULLETIN
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Omnicolor Multipurpose Colorants can be used for
injection molding, blow molding, or profile and
sheet extrusion processes.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/Smartbatch FX for Paint Replacement.pdf
Applications:
• Automotive interior trim and exterior trim
components
• Appliances, electronics and electrical
housings
• Personal care and cosmetic packaging
• Painted or plated consumer products
Benefits:
• Efficiently replaces paint and plating for
various applications
• Reduces number of processing steps and
complexity
• Provides high glossiness and metallic effects
for high-quality paint look
• Can be customized to include scratch, dust,
and UV resistance
PRODUCT BULLETIN
1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.
Applications:
• Automotive interior trim and exterior trim
components
• Appliances, electronics and electrical
housings
• Personal care and cosmetic packaging
• Painted or plated consumer products
Benefits:
• Efficiently replaces paint and plating for
various applications
• Reduces number of processing steps and
complexity
• Provides high glossiness and metallic effects
for high-quality paint look
• Can be customized to include scratch, dust,
and UV resistance
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-12/AVNT 2021 Investor Day_0.pdf
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
• 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;
• The current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without any limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues;
• Our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the acquisition of Clariant’s Color business, including any expected synergies;
• Changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business;
• 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;
• An inability to achieve the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisition and integration working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals;
• Our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends;
• Information systems failures and cyberattacks;
• Our ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions;
• Amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and
• Other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
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2: DECONTAMINATION1: COLOR MANAGEMENT 3: MAINTAINING MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
4: MONO-MATERIAL
CONSTRUCTION
5: CONSISTENT RECYCLED
MATERIAL QUALITY
Improving the Use of Recycled Content
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• Inconsistent base color of recycled materials
• Lightest color recycled material in high demand for all applications ($$)
• Even with clear/transparent materials, color degrades over repeated processing
• OpticaTM Toners and Super-concentrated colorants to
reduce and mask recycled material discoloration
• SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing
• Color Simulation Tool to assist with color space design
• Stabilization of color fluctuation driven by variable recycled polymer
• In-line color correction to optimize customer manufacturing efficiency
RECYCLE COLOR QUALITY RANGE
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1: Color Management
Recycled Material Restricts Color Options
With virgin material, we
can design across a broad
color spectrum
The darker the recycled
materials, the more color
design freedom is restricted
This bright yellow
is not achievable
with high
concentrations of
dark recycled
materials
Avient can provide customer guidance on maximum recycle
content possible and color concentration required to achieve
desired color
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Case Study with Brand Owner
Recycled Resin
=
Discolored Base
Virgin Resin
=
Clean Color Base
Degree of base discoloration limits recycle content
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The Plus Factor Opportunity
I N C R E A S E D U S E O F R E C Y C L E D M A T E R I A L
R E Q U I R E S M O R E C O L O R A N T A N D A D D I T I V E S
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$100M +
2: Decontamination
Recycled material feedstocks are contaminated
• Feedstock variability supplies the recycle process
• Insufficient washing at recycler
• Residual labels and printing inks cause quality and NIAS issues
• Unpleasant recycled material odor (in processing and the final application)
• Clean, food grade, recycled material availability in high demand
• Reliable decontamination to reduce NIAS concerns
• Full odor removal
• CESATM Laser Marking to eliminate contaminating printing inks,
labels and glue
• AAzureTM process aids and scavengers to enable food and
beverage taste purity in PET packaging
• ProsureTM range of formulations to enable NIAS compliance and
security (customer peace of mind)
NIAS = Non Intentionally Added Substances
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3: Maintaining Mechanical Properties
• Mechanical properties of recycled materials degrade after multiple heat cycles
• Today's recycling protocols only focus on one recycle loop…in reality, there
will be several
• Legislation and brand owners are targeting higher recycled material ratio
incorporation and full circularity
• Polymer quality stability over multiple loops to deliver circular recyclability
• Stress cracking of recycled bottles
• Upgrading performance of lower quality recycled materials
• Specification and guided selection amongst highly variable recycled materials
• CESATM antioxidants and process aids to enhance
physical properties
• SmartHeatTM reduces heat history to minimize yellowing
• rePrize™ for PET polymer chain repair and extension
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Multi-material packaging is harder to recycle
• Contamination of polymer streams
• Issues in sorting
• Issues in separation
• Trend is to restrict multi-material systems in favor of mono-material constructions
• Improve recyclability of PET gas barriers
• Barrier system development for Polyolefins
• Recyclable barrier systems for film and sheet
• Portfolio of compatibilizers to enable multilayer constructions
• AmosorbTM to extend beverage shelf life by scavenging
oxygen through the bottle wall
• CaptureTM to extend product shelf life through oxygen
scavenging but without contaminating the bottle
• Lactra SX TM to prevent light-induced oxidation in liquid dairy
products stored at higher temperatures
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Brand Owners require a consistent brand identity
• Inconsistent quality streams pose a challenge to delivering homogeneous product
quality and aesthetics to the consumer
• Brands demand recycled content, but with color/property consistency
• Recyclers are challenged to fulfill needs from brand owners and convertors
• Specification and selection of recycled material grades for targeted applications
• Simulation of recycled material performance in the end-use application
• Leverage re-formulation expertise to provide a consistent packaging product (color and
mechanical properties)
Our Service and Color Expertise differentiate Avient and allow
us to support customers throughout the entire design process
• Design for use: Color matching, Color design options
• Recycle lot selection
• Improving mechanical properties
• Improving material processing
Closer customer collaboration to support recycle efforts
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5: Consistent Recycle Material Quality
2016 2021E
Growth in Sustainable Solutions
*Avient Sustainable Solutions definitions aligned with FTC 2012 Guide for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”)
Revenue From Sustainable Solutions*
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Future Revenue Growth Assumptions
8-12%
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Cathy Dodd
High-Impact, High-Growth Industry
Medical
Equipment /
Devices
33%
Drug
Delivery
19%
Medical
Supplies
18%
Labware
Remote
Monitoring
$225
$380
$685
2010 2016 2021E
Healthcare Submarkets (2021E) Track Record of Sales Growth
Personal Wellness
3%
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Our Foundation
W E A R E P O S I T I O N E D T O W I N
Relationships Innovative Solutions Differentiated Services
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Trends in Healthcare
S H A P I N G I N N O V A T I O N & S O L U T I O N S
Improved Wellness &
Connectedness
Globalization &
Localization Increasing Life Expectancy
Self Management & Self
Administration
Technology Driving
Diagnostic & Remote
Monitoring
COVID-19 Protection
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• Deep, trusted customer relationships
• Well-positioned and entrenched in
the Healthcare supply chain
• Broad & differentiated capabilities
• Positioned to respond &
execute quickly
COVID - 19 Protection
A V I E N T W A S S E T A N D R E A D Y
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Aging Population
T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S
Of the U.S. population is
aged 65 or older… and this
number is growing
Suffer from one or more chronic
health conditions
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Aging Population
T R E A T I N G C H R O N I C C O N D I T I O N S
Increasing Life Expectancy
Cardiology
• 47% of Americans having at least one of three
major risk factors for heart disease
Diabetes
• 193 million people with Type 2 diabetes and will
grow to 252 million by 2026 at a 5% CAGR
Neurology
• Neurological disorders are the second leading
cause of death globally, second only to heart
disease
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Connected Health
E X P A N S I O N O F M E D I C A L W E A R A B L E D E V I C E S
Improved Wellness &
Connectedness
• Flexible components to provide design
aesthetics & proper functionality
• Robust designs to meet regulatory
requirements and perform over long product
lifecycles
• Patient comfort to promote ongoing use
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Remote Patient Monitoring
T R A N S L A T I N G D E V I C E S F R O M H O S P I T A L S E T T I N G S T O H O M E
Technology Driving Diagnostic &
Remote Monitoring
• Durable, chemically-resistant devices to
withstand impact in a home environment and
exposure to a variety of household cleaners
• Miniaturization of devices to fit into limited space
in the home, while maintaining maximum
functionality
• Innovative, user-friendly designs and long-term
aesthetics to provide patients with easy-to-use,
high-quality, attractive devices in the home
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Self Management & Self Administration
E N A B L I N G P A T I E N T S T O M A N A G E H E A L T H
Self Management & Self
Administration
• Combination of rigid & flexible materials to
realize design potential and optimize device
functionality
• Superior chemical resistance to cleaners,
disinfectants, hand oils, UV rays, and drugs to
extend life of device
• Reduced abrasion between mating components
to ensure proper dosing
• Regulatory-approved colorant and additives to
provide branding and drug identification
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Trends are Shaping Innovation
Professional / Clinic Patient / Home
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D I F F E R E N T I A T E D S E R V I C E
• Global product development support from
industrial design through engineering and
product launch
• Extensive material, manufacturing, industry
and value chain knowledge
• Human-centric design skill, aligning product
innovations with ergonomic needs
• Product tear-down capabilities to provide
customers with product optimization and cost
reduction insights
• 3D-printed prototypes and samples to
accelerate product development
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IDEAIDEA
PROOF OF
CONCEPT
PROOF OF
CONCEPT
DESIGNDESIGN TOOLINGTOOLING EVALUATIONEVALUATION
LAUNCH &
DELIVERY
LAUNCH &
DELIVERY
Accelerating Speed to Market
with Avient design
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A U T O I N J E C T O R
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A U T O - I N J E C T O R T E A R - D O W N
Defined haptics
and soft touch
Stringent regulatory
requirements
Drug contact, mechanical sensitivity for
dosing accuracy
Lasermarking and
laserwelding compatible
Strict change control
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Easy to use
Safe
Quality
Protect Ingredients
Compliant
Temperature
Management
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Medical Grade TPE
Healthcare Colorants
High-Density Polymer
Laser weldable formulation
Laser marking additives
Lubricated polymers
Easy to use
Safe
Quality
Protect Ingredients
Compliant
Temperature
Management
17,645
29,445
Source: BCC Research, Nov. 2020
(LBs millions)
Healthcare Growth Outlook
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8-10%
Future Revenue Growth AssumptionsMarket for Medical Plastics
Break
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Chris Pederson
$74
$84
$216 $212
$260
$5
$10
$32
$41
$50
10
40
50
60
70
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021E
• Prior investments in composites
platform and outdoor high
performance applications continue
to pay off driving substantial growth
in 2021
• Composites will also drive our ability
to deliver future revenue growth in
excess of GDP
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Spotlight: Growth in Composites
Composite Material Design
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Materials Structure
Mfg ProcessPart Properties
Lower weight
Corrosion resistance
Fatigue performance
Tailor-ability
Design flexibility
Composite Material Forms
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Manufacturing Costs
Continuous Fiber
Thermosets
Design Flexibility
Continuous Fiber
Thermosets
Discontinuous Fiber
Performance Performance
Discontinuous Fiber
Composites Portfolio
D I V E R S E C A PA B I L I T I E S A N D S O L U T I O N S S E R V I N G
M A N U FA C T U R E R S A N D O E M S
LFT Tapes Laminates/Panels Shapes Pultrusion Engineered Fibers
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Powersports & Outdoor Gear
B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
Material Replacement • Weight Reduction •
Temperature Resistance • Impact Resistance
BODY PANELS
Paint Replacement • Weight
Reduction • Scratch Resistance
ADVENTURE GEAR
Fatigue Resistance • Lightweight •
Temperature Resistance • Impact
Resistance
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Industrial & Energy
B E N E F I T S O F C O M P O S I T E S
HIGH PRESSURE PIPE
Burst Strength • Corrosion Resistance •
Lighter Weight
GPS TRACKABLE PALLETS
Weight Reduction • Increased Load •
Stiffness
POWER INFRASTUCTURE
Corrosion Resistance • Electrical
Insulation • Weight Reduction
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$31
$48
$66
$119
2009 2013 2017 2021E
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Spotlight: Growth at Fiber-Line
Revenue
• Fiber-Line business acquired on
January 2, 2019 for $120 million
• Specialty portfolio of fiber-optic cable
applications primarily serving
telecommunications end-market
• Deep formulation expertise, innovative
culture and global commercial presence
will accelerate growth related to 5G
infrastructure build out
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5G
Technology
Matt Reinhardt
Evolution of 5G
M E E T I N G S I G N I F I C A N T L Y E X P A N D I N G C O N N E C T I V I T Y N E E D S
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How FAST IS 5G?
Latin America and the Caribbean
Emerging and developing Europe Emerging and developing Asia
Asia
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China
India
Southeast Asia
China Landscape
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GDP growth forecast of 6% (2022 – 2025)
14th 5-year plan (2021 – 2025)
Infrastructure – 5G networks
Sustainability – renewable energy,
electric vehicles
“Dual Circulation” strategy will drive
domestic consumption
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Southeast Asia Landscape
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GDP growth forecast of 6% (2022 – 2025)
“China plus One” strategy driving
investment in manufacturing sites
Growing middle class population driving
the consumption and need for better
quality healthcare.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/ColorMatrix Joule Tech Bulletin.pdf
CAUSE AND EFFECT DIAGRAM
Methods Machines
Materials Manpower
energy
saving
during
SBM
Maintenance
instructions
Operating
instructions
Operator
Job spec
NIR Lamps
SBM
Type/Design
vPET reheat
content
vPET
formulation
rPET
blend/quality
Temperature
recording
Temperature
measurement
probe
External
temperature
Inappropriate
Manual
Training
New
Alignment
Same
Throughput
Too many tasks
Time conflict
Age/intensity
variable
Set up conditions
Configuration
- When starting to process a new resin, first
run through new preforms for 15 minutes at
‘standard’ conditions to establish steady state
conditions prior to any process optimization
- Slowly start to reduce preform blowing
temperatures until failures are present
(visible pearl internal wall or pearl feet)
- Increase blowing temperatures until defects
are eliminated
- QC check bottle quality for acceptance versus
established tolerances
- Change the power consumption profile in the
ovens for early heat and longer sink times but
ensure overall temperatures do not exceed cold
crystallization temperature
- Repeat temperature reduction stage and
then defect elimination stage to test if further
optimization is possible
- Recheck QC bottle quality for acceptance versus
established tolerances
- Log all process parameters and create new
specific ‘recipe’ for future use
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Marine%2520Panels%2520Application%2520Bulletin.pdf
And because each panel is individually
fabricated, laid up or molded, it can be difficult
to ensure uniform quality.
THE RESULT
Faster throughput, a streamlined supply chain,
and a consistently high level of quality.
Working together, we can help
optimize your marine manufacturing system
to raise throughput, increase efficiency and
achieve repeatable quality.