https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lighter-weight-greater-durability-luxury-vehicles?ind[]=6601
This additive will protect the door from cracking as it comes into contact with copper particles over time.
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Military-Grade Protection for U.S.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=72
CLEVELAND – Innovative technologies from PolyOne Corporation have enabled Citroën to launch groundbreaking Airbump® exterior protective panels on
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=45
Independent Testing Proves PolyOne Shock-Absorbing TPEs Protect Phone Cases from Impact Better Than TPUs
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=9
Fiber-Line™ composite yarns and Dyneema® fibers can be used to add strength and enhance protection in consumer applications, including workwear.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=78
PolyOne Launches Dual Protection Light Barrier for Clear Packaging at Chinaplas 2014
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-dry-additives
Cesa™ Dry Additives desiccant masterbatches eliminate the need for predrying resin before processing and also help to protect metal tools from oxidation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Co-extrusion film and wire & cable
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gls-tpes-with-antimicrobial-technologies-product-bulletin.pdf
GLS™ TPEs with Antimicrobial Technologies
This specialty line of GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers
has imbedded antimicrobial additives that inhibit
bacterial growth by 99.9% or more (log 3) and resist
fungal growth to protect molded plastic parts.
Tested against common bacteria and fungi,
these TPEs with antimicrobial technologies have
proven to protect the finished part from microbial
and fungi growth on both textured and smooth
surfaces.
By protecting the finished part against microbe
growth, the formulations in this product family
offer a better consumer experience through
preserved surface integrity, increased product
durability, and minimized odors.
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end life”
New designs for energy and carbon efficiency
New applications for used and recycled plastics
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Therma-Tech™ LED Lighting
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with • Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Decreasing Decreasing
Dependence on Dependence on
Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels
Globalizing and Globalizing and
LocalizingLocalizing
Protecting the Protecting the
EnvironmentEnvironment
Protecting the Protecting the
EnvironmentEnvironment
Improving Improving
Health and Health and
WellnessWellness
Improving Improving
Health and Health and
WellnessWellness
Alignment with Megatrends
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric vehicles
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric vehicles
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48.7%
$40.5
26.3%
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
* Percentage of Specialty platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
$20.3
14.3%
($ millions)
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StrategyStrategy
PolyOne Innovation Framework
Unmet Needs
Identification
Idea Generation
and Shaping
Offering Offering Offering Offering
Phased Offering
Launch
Offering Offering
LaunchLaunch
Offering Offering
DevelopmentDevelopment
Market
Penetration
and Value
Maximization
Intellectual Property ● Resources ● CultureIntellectual Property ● Resources ● Culture
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• Accelerate growth in targeted industries and expand
geographic presence through market-driven innovations
• Leverage new talent, tools, and training to drive customer
satisfaction and margin expansion
Critical Imperatives
satisfaction and margin expansion
• Translate best practices
to / from ColorMatrix
• Drive specialization using a
value-based mindset
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