https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/top-five-ways-enhance-ergonomics-healthcare-products
There's a trend to move care from the costly, acute hospital setting to the home, where the patient or caregiver rather than a professional provider will use the product.
By emphasizing ergonomic design, manufacturers of healthcare products can provide greater comfort, usability and safety and increase compliance with regulatory requirements.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/traceability-recycled-polyester-and-polyamide-textiles
One aspect that sets Cesa Fiber Tracer Concentrates apart from other more complex taggant technologies on the market is that they can provide efficient, medium-level traceability with low investment because no additional equipment is required.
Our fiber experts can work closely with customers to provide unique tracer solutions adapted to their needs and guide them through their traceability projects.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/tough-enough-protect-power-grid
Frequent and devastating attacks on United States' electrical substations provide stark reminders that power supply remains a primary target for criminals focused on harming national security.¹ The call to action is evident: we must continually improve the physical and technological infrastructure protection of our national energy supply.
They can be constructed in a modular configuration to provide the required threat-level protection and simplified replacement in the event of an attack.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Avient CDP Climate Change %26 Water Submission 20241001.pdf
We do this by providing quality technical services to evaluate alternative raw materials, facilitating the continued success of our products for
customer applications, providing technology to improve our products, processes and applications and providing support to our manufacturing plants for cost reduction,
productivity and quality improvement programs.
Together with consumer preferences shifting towards more sustainable products,
investors are seeking to increase their investment in companies providing low-carbon and climate resilient goods and services.
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https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/repellant-antimicrobial-additives/cesa-withstand-antimicrobial-additives
Product/Service Overview
Product/Service Overview
Product/Service Overview
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.
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable
indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Colorants _ Additives for Appliances Brochure.pdf
Color Development & Trends
In addition to an extensive color library to choose
from, we also provide collaborative design services
at our ColorWorks™ design and technology centers.
Services
include a focus on aesthetics, functionality, feasibility
assessment, and project coordination.
Incorporating UV stability helps prolong the service
life and aesthetics of appliances.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Engineered%2520Materials.pdf
Nikrant
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United
States
36%
Europe
36%
Canada
2%
Asia
20%
Latin
America
2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Appliance
6% Building &
Construction
3%
Wire & Cable
14%
Electrical &
Electronics
14%Consumer
21%
Packaging
5%
Industrial
8%
Misc.
3%
HealthCare
5%
Transportation
21%
America
6%
2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits
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Value Proposition
• GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing
innovative technologies and services to enable customer success
Transformation Highlights
• Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix
improvement and specialty focus
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
improvement and specialty focus
• GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than
doubled earnings in 3 years
• PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide
• Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources
> $15B Addressable Market
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• Polymer design, formulation and service expertise
• Broad, global technology base and regional centers
of excellence
• Ten innovation centers around the world
Key Differentiators
• Ten innovation centers around the world
• Specialty brand leadership with
PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH
• Ability to leverage global key
account team
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From Volume
Commodity-driven product portfolio
To Value
Specialty technology and solutions
EM North America Transformation
Volume Sales Gross Margin $
Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy
2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011
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$12
$29
Operating Income
($ in millions)
• Provided access to new customers
in specialized, high-growth markets
such as healthcare and consumer
• Strategic partner to many of the
world’s best-known companies
GLS Integration Success
16.9%
8.2%
2007 2011
2007 2011
Working Capital % of Sales
• Complementary global footprint
provided additional cross-selling
opportunities
• Opportunity to expand margins
and drive working capital
improvement while remaining
customer-focused
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$1.3
$27.6
2006 2011
Healthcare Revenue
• Investment in dedicated
healthcare team to drive
penetration and growth
• Leverage product portfolio
globally & win specialty business
Areas of Focus
$10.5
$117.9
2006 2011
Consumer Revenue
2006 2011globally & win specialty business
in targeted markets
• Aggressively commercialize
specialty innovation platforms
• Utilize our innovation centers to
influence OEM design
(Revenue in $ millions)
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• Carbon Nanotube Formulations
� Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives
� Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and
clean conductivity
• Thermally Conductive Solutions
Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
Key Innovations
� Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting
� Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and
design flexibility
• FDA-Regulated TPEs
� Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery
systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes
� Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly
regulated applications
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Commercialize critical new technology platforms
• Manage the mix as we continue to drive
the transformation
• Global translation of commercial successes
2015 Goal
• 12 - 16% return on sales
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/maxxam-polyolefins-formualtions-case-study.pdf
HVAC doors are typically produced by injection molding
two parts that provide structural strength and air
sealing performance.
The technical services team at Avient worked closely
with the European material engineering team at
DENSO under the lead of Mr.
In addition, the new material also provides anti-static
properties and low VOC levels, which helps the system
adhere to regulations such as the Vehicle Interior Air
Quality (VIAQ) standard.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/avient-cdp-climate-change-questionnaire-2021.pdf
As a premiere provider of polymer materials,
services and solutions, Avient aims to embrace the challenges facing society and play
an integral role in addressing them.
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C4.5a
(C4.5a) Provide details of your products and/or services that you classify as low-
carbon products or that enable a third party to avoid GHG emissions.
SC4.1
(SC4.1) Are you providing product level data for your organization’s goods or
services?