https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski
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Operational Excellence
• Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest
for improvement in response to the voice of our
customers and shareholders
• It is all about strengthening our capabilities to
deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers
• It challenges us to enhance our
productivity, profitability, and efficiency
in all phases of our business, from
safety to quality to waste elimination
to environmental stewardship
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Lean Six Sigma Initiative
• In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to
improve execution skills across all
businesses, functions, and global regions
• A company-wide diagnostic was
conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six
strategic improvement platforms
• Financial targets were estimated,
resources identified and trained
results delivered
,
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PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate
4
5
6
5.1
Safety Performance
*Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics).
0
1
2
3
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry
Average
1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65
0.57
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• Exemplary on-time delivery
• Best-in-class working capital
% of sales
81%
87% 88%
95%
93%
92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery*
Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results
• Approximately $200M in
cash driven by working
capital improvements
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
WC % of Sales
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*As measured to customer request date
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40.0%
Percent of Associates
Trained in LSS
World’s Best Start-up
Program in 2009*
World’s Best Business Process
Excellence Program in 2012*
Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
16.5%
40.0%
2009 2011
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• Globally leverage strategic supplier
management best practices
• Implement world class demand
management processes
Critical Imperatives
• Improve operational reliability and efficiencies
• Optimize global freight management
Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/avient-colorants-sweden-ab-certificate-of-registration.pdf
e-Certificate of registration
Swedish Companies Registration Office
LIMITED COMPANY
D1a- 6064988
Registration number
Date of registration of the company
Document created on
Date of registration of current name
Page
556393-1020
1990-04-10
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Registration number: 556393-1020
Business name: Avient Colorants Sweden AB
Address:
Box 9053
200 39 MALMÖ
Registered office: Malmö
Note:
The company is registered as a private limited company.
Signatory power by any two jointly of
the board members
Furthermore, the Managing Director, in the course of normal business
activities, is also entitled to sign.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
Date of the latest change: 2020-11-02
FINANCIAL YEAR
Registered financial year: 0101 - 1231
Latest annual report submitted covers financial
period 20190101-20191231
DATE OF REGISTRATION OF CURRENT AND PREVIOUS BUSINESS NAMES
2020-11-30 Avient Colorants Sweden AB
2016-01-19 Clariant Plastics & Coatings (Nordic) AB
2000-08-23 Clariant Masterbatches Norden Aktiebolag
1990-05-22 Drycolor Aktiebolag
1990-04-10 Nya Drycolor Aktiebolag
**** The above information is an extract from the Trade and Industry
Register Bolagsverket, the Swedish Companies Registration Office ****
Bolagsverket
851 81 Sundsvall
0771-670 670
bolagsverket@bolagsverket.se
www.bolagsverket.se
2020-11-30T14:53:51+0100
Sweden
Bolagsverket
Bolagsverket intygar äktheten och integriteten för detta dokument
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/entry-door-1-page-case-study.pdf
Entry door 1-page case study
EXTERIOR DOORS
R E S I D E N T I A L & C O M M E R C I A L
Reinforcement of steel to reduce weight and provide:
• Corrosion resistance
• Improved dent resistance to withstand windborne debris
• Structural performance to meet regional wind load
requirements
• Improved resistance to corrosion and
moisture degradation
• Increased dent resistance up to 60% vs.
unreinforced metal
• Enabled reduction in thickness of sheet
metal while maintaining structural
performance
Polystrand™ PETG continuous fiber
reinforced composite laminate thermally
bonded to steel door skin
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/continuous-fiber-composite-tape-laminates-and-barstock/polystrand-continuous-fiber-tapes-laminates
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Mike Irwin Bio - 2024.pdf
IRWIN
Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
Mike Irwin is Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
for Avient Corporation, the world’s premier provider of specialized and sustainable
material solutions and services.
From 2019-2024 he served as Global Vice
President for the $1.2B Abrasive Systems Division of 3M’s Safety and Industrial business
group.
Carey School of Business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/2024 Avient Executive Bios_Michael Irwin.pdf
IRWIN
Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
Mike Irwin is Senior Vice President, New Business Development & Marketing Excellence
at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed
while enabling a sustainable world.
From 2019–2024 he served as Global Vice President for
the $1.2B Abrasive Systems Division of 3M’s Safety and Industrial business group.
Carey School of Business.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-nano-liquid-metering-system-flyer_0.pdf
The FlexCart Nano
unit is designed to operate with non-continuous
processes.
Key questions for deciding on a FlexCart Nano unit
include the type of operation involved and what your
process requires:
• Is the process non-continuous?
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
NANO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Nano metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically above 90%)
and sustainable packaging
• Fully supported technology
• Small footprint designed for very
low throughputs
FLEXCART™
NANO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with the PlanetPak™
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
NANO
Footprint (LxW cm) 55 x 30
Controller options 3000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 50
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 1.8
Continuous use No
Transfer pumps N/A
Metering pumps Peri
Interchangeable cassette No
Note: Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS
The FlexCart range of metering systems is designed to work
with the standardized Avient range of packaging, typically
achieving 99% reliable yield on continuous operating
systems, and at the same time achieving a sustainable
packaging format in terms of full recyclability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-micro-liquid-metering-system-flyer.pdf
The
FlexCart Micro unit is designed to operate on non-
continuous processes that require small units and which
run with lower process throughputs.
Choice of options will depend on what your
process requires:
• Is the process continuous?
VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART
MICRO SYSTEM
The FlexCart Micro metering system is market leading:
• Robust and dependable system control
• Reliable yield (typically 95%+) and
sustainable packaging
• Capability of data networking and remote
internet support
• Small footprint & LN standard recyclable
delivery packaging
FLEXCART™
MICRO LIQUID
METERING SYSTEM
Combined with sustainable
delivery packaging
ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART
MICRO
Footprint (LxW cm) 60 x 35
Controller options 3000
5000
Typical max.
throughput (kg/hr) 250
Max. metering rate (cc/s) 10
Continuous use No
Transfer pumps N/A
Metering pumps PC/Peri
Interchangeable cassette Yes
Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump
Peri = Peristatic Pump
PLANETPAK™ CONTAINERS AND
LN PACKAGING OPTIONS
The FlexCart suite of metering systems is designed
to work with the standardized PolyOne range of
packaging typically achieving 99% reliable yield on
continuous operating systems, while at the same
time also achieving a sustainable packaging format
in terms of full recyclability.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/2023 OHP Off Road Application Bulletin.pdf
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 Dimensional Stability,
High Stiffness, Impact Resistance
SOLUTION: Short & Long Fiber
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
SURFACE PROTECTION
Performance Enhancements
SOLUTION: Scratch & Mar
Resistance, UV Stable
Additives, Anti-Static
Additives
STRUCTURAL
PERFORMANCE
Corrosion Resistance,
Lightweighting
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Nylon Engineered
Formulations, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates,
Chemical Foaming Additives
METAL REPLACEMENT
Lightweighting, Heat Management, Load Carrying Capability
SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites, Continuous Fiber
Composite Tapes & Laminates
TACTILE EXPERIENCE
Soft-Touch Feel, Durability
SOLUTION: Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs)
A COLLABORATION THAT BRINGS
STYLE & GRIT
To all thrill seekers, fans and
enthusiasts, your brand says,
“Bring it!”
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions?rtype[]=1164
Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
Onsite expertise adds tremendous value because they can consult on process development, mold design/construction, material training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement opportunities to ensure product development success.
Take advantage of local technical support and consultation on process development, mold design/construction, material training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Canada.pdf
Je vous remercie de votre appui à la fois continu et inébranlable à l’égard de cette exigence essentielle.
EXCELLENCE OPÉRATIONNELLE
Elle nous permet de répondre au client par l’amélioration continue.
Les activités d’Avient dépendent de la confiance continue
de nos clients et du public envers nous.