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A SOLUTION FOR TAKING CONTROL CASE STUDY: EXCELITE™ CHEMICAL FOAMING ADDITIVES Challe nge Accepted.
THE SOLUTION The Avient technical team leveraged its expertise in liquid colorants and chemical additives to scientifically engineer its line of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ chemical foaming additives (CFAs) for PVC processing.
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DURABILITY High Impact Strength, Weatherability SOLUTION: PP, HDPE, ASA, Nylon Engineered Formulations AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color & Special Effects, Paint Replacement SOLUTION: Custom Polymer Colorants, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics THERMAL MANAGEMENT LED Heat Sinks, Design Flexibility SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, High Temperature Performance SOLUTION: Nylon Engineered Formulations, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber Composite Tapes & Laminates, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement SOLUTION: Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles, Long Fiber Reinforced Composites SENSORY EXPERIENCE Vibration Damping, Durability, Customization, Custom Color, Low Friction SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs), Custom Polymer Colorants, Internally Lubricated Formulations, Advanced Composite Springs STRENGTH & STABILITY Excellent 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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/2022-11/Color Trends in Pet Products.pdf
Products designed to improve comfort and wellbeing for pets include foam pet beds, bowls for fresh and hygienic food, and even noise-cancelling kennels.
AVIENT SOLUTIONS: • Wood grain effect • Granite effect • Fabric effect • Muted pastels • Soft touch materials • Vibration damping PETS FOR THE PLANET AVIENT SOLUTIONS: • Super concentrates to color PCR • Foaming agents to reduce material and weight • Bio-derived polymers • Natural scents As pet people look for ways to reduce their ‘pawprint’ on the planet, they are making eco-conscious decisions about the products they buy for their pets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Color and Additive W_C Product Selection Guide_Web.pdf
ONCOLOR™ COLOR CONCENTRATES • Complete range of in-stock color solutions designed specifically for telecommunications, energy, and automotive applications - Complete Munsell color range for telecommunications applications - Complete NEMA color range for electrical applications - J1128 SAE specifications for automotive applications - UL 2885 file E482856 for halogen-free formulations • Custom color solutions for your most demanding low smoke, non-halogenated, UV, temperature, aging, and shrinkage requirements • Weatherable pigments providing color fade resistance for demanding outdoor applications • Optimized formulations for cross-linked polyethylene wire and cable constructions CESA™ PERFORMANCE ADDITIVE CONCENTRATES Custom designed additive solutions for your specific applications, providing added value through ease of processing, product performance, and operational cost savings • Laser marking - improve marking reliability and durability in all types of cable jacketing and insulating materials • Antimicrobial - help protect cables from harmful mold and bacteria growth • Nucleating agents - maintain critical dimensions and manage shrink characteristics • Chemical foaming agents - take out weight and reduce resin costs • UV stabilizers - protect resin material and extend product life • Antioxidants - maintain physical properties • Processing aids - minimize die drool associated with some materials COLORANT CHROMATICS™ HIGH- TEMPERATURE POLYMER SOLUTIONS • Fluoropolymer and high-temperature thermoplastics-based colorant and additive concentrates and compounds • Dispersed pigments for coloring PTFE • Functional additives including laser marking, foaming agents, and conductive, antistatic, radiopaque, reinforced, and cross-linked grades • Full range of printing, striping, and marking inks PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10225921 1.00% Black CC00012573 1.00% White CC10222359 1.00% Red CC10223395 1.00% Gray CC10222361 1.00% Green CC00012376 1.00% Blue CC10222363 1.00% Orange CC10222360 1.00% Yellow CC10223394 1.00% Brown CC00012516 1.00% Purple CC10062368 1.00% Aqua CC10223396 1.00% Pink PV C PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC00000001 1.00% Black CC00012837 1.00% White CC10225296 1.00% Red CC10225298 1.00% Gray CC10225300 1.00% Green CC10225295 1.00% Blue CC10225297 1.00% Orange CC10225299 1.00% Yellow CC10225301 1.00% Brown CC10225603 1.00% Purple CC10225293 1.00% Aqua CC10225294 1.00% Pink PE ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS • PVC colorants designed for telecommunications and fiber optic applications • PE colorants that are excellent for foam skin and solid insulation applications • EVA colorants designed for cross-linked materials and resin applications including XLPE, XLPO, PVC, PE, and more PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10190635 3.00% Black CC10190642 3.00% White CC10190641 3.00% Red CC10190637 3.00% Gray CC10190638 3.00% Green CC10185195 3.00% Blue CC10185197 3.00% Orange CC10190643 3.00% Yellow CC10190636 3.00% Brown CC10190640 3.00% Purple CC10190634 3.00% Aqua CC10190639 3.00% Pink PB T PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (Munsell) CC10246438WE 2.00% Aqua CC10245005WE 2.00% Black CC10246090WE 2.00% Blue CC10264438DR 2.00% Brown CC10245008WE 2.00% Gray CC10246092WE 2.00% Green CC10264439DR 3.00% Orange CC10261866DR 2.00% Pink CC10261867DR 2.00% Purple CC10264436DR 2.00% Red CC10245006WE 2.00% White CC10246093WE 2.00% Yellow U L 28 85 ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY CABLE APPLICATIONS • Recommended use rate may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (NEMA) CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012547 1.00% Red CC10018221 1.00% Gray CC00012444 1.00% Dk Green CC10018222 1.00% Lt Green CC00012408 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012407 1.00% Lt Blue CC10013140 1.00% Orange CC00036502 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Dk Brown CC00012373 1.00% Lt Brown CC00012526 1.00% Purple CC10018225 1.00% Tan PV C PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR (NEMA) AB13820380 3.00% Yellow AB24820333 3.00% Orange AB32820571 3.00% Pink AB33820570 3.00% Red AB44820167 3.00% Purple AB54820507 3.00% Dark Blue AB63820502 3.00% Dark Green AB72820811 3.00% Gray AB84820533 3.00% Brown AB94820333 3.00% Black CC00016954 1.00% White N YL O N ONCOLOR™ SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS • EVA colorants designed for use with cross-linked materials such as XLPE • Recommended use rate is 1.00% and may vary depending on specific application, process, equipment, and resin grade PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012853 1.00% Black CC00012946 1.00% White CC10221766 1.00% Red CC10221760 1.00% Gray CC10221765 1.00% Dk Green CC10221764 1.00% Lt Green CC10221757 1.00% Dk Blue CC10221761 1.00% Lt Blue CC10221767 1.00% Orange CC10221763 1.00% Yellow CC10221758 1.00% Brown CC10221762 1.00% Purple CC10224626 1.00% Tan CC10221759 1.00% Pink EV A, J 11 28 PRODUCT CODE LET DOWN RATIO COLOR CC00012342 1.00% Black CC00012575 1.00% White CC00012535 1.00% Red CC00012461 1.00% Gray CC00012425 1.00% Dk Green CC00012426 1.00% Lt Green CC00012379 1.00% Dk Blue CC00012378 1.00% Lt Blue CC00012490 1.00% Orange CC00012585 1.00% Yellow CC00012363 1.00% Brown CC00012525 1.00% Purple CC00012561 1.00% Tan CC00012507 1.00% Pink PV C, J 11 28 A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS SERVICES With manufacturing facilities and innovation centers across the globe, we work with you to understand your goals and provide the expertise you need for your wire and cable applications.
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Avient Colorants Germany GmbH Kornkamp 50 22926 Ahrensburg Germany Scope Production of Color- and Additives Concentrates, Compounds and Foaming Agents Normative base ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Reg. no. 46090 Validity 20. 01. 2021 – 19. 01. 2024 Issue 12. 04. 2021 Swiss Made Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland sqs.ch F.
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TOY BRAND S O F T F O A M “ A M M O ” • Replace foaming polyurethane • Soft touch without any tacky feeling • Achieve desired speed and power requirements • Consistent and low kinetic energy dissipation performance • High flow ability to improve the production efficiency • Developed a TPE solution with consistent quality that met tight durometer specifications and improved yield • Passed all weight, compression, and dimension tests in different testing conditions in order to prove consistent molding shape and properties • Met velocity requirements to support brand claims for power and speed performance Versaflex™Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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Geon(TM) A58-57A Anti-Fatigue Foam
Geon(TM) A55-39D Commodity Foam
DNU Geon(TM) A53-99A Bo-Light Foam Strand F
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W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E • Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA foam for grip on surfboards • Translucent appearance • Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film • Excellent UV resistance • Customized formulation for exceptional hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish • Incorporated specialty additives to enhance UV resistance and inhibit mold growth • Solved technical processing challenges to achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing • Enabled customer to achieve market differentiation and expand into new markets and applications Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?