https://www.avient.com/news/colorforward-forecasts-eclectic-color-palette-2026
The result is a set of twenty color aesthetics that aim to guide and inspire designers and marketers in their color selections for new polymer applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-makes-splash-cbme-karibu-folding-baby-bath
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2015 revenues of $3.4 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/forming-methods-and-applications?rtype[]=1164
What continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are, and how they differ from other fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/forming-methods-and-applications?ind[]=6595
What continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are, and how they differ from other fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/forming-methods-and-applications?ind[]=21537
What continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are, and how they differ from other fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/let-s-get-circular?sust[]=1137
This high-tech facility is helping us to understand the chemistry of polymers in the mechanical recycling process to see how and where problems occur.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Under the
Maxxam™ brand, standard grades
are formulated with any combination
of calcium carbonate, glass fiber,
mica and talc to provide a desired
balance of properties, including
stiffness, durability, impact resistance
and heat resistance.
This family of
polypropylene- and polyethylene-
based products is an ideal performance
driven alternative to highly engineered
polymers across a variety of industries.
Formulated for underhood automotive
HVAC use to minimize unwanted odor
while reducing VOC emissions
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/luxury-closures-gravi-tech-design-guide-2.0-application-specific.pdf
PACKAGING GETS
LUXURIOUS FEEL +
PREMIUM AESTHETICS
with Gravi-Tech™
Density Modified
Formulations
DESIGN GUIDE
2 Gravi-Tech
Chapter 1.
Highly loaded polymer
systems can be brittle, which can lead to
more breakages when using snap fits.
Cooling Rate & Time
Cooling a part quickly will freeze in the polymer
chain orientation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/PolyOne%25202018%2520Proxy%2520Statement.PDF
We also expanded our
specialty solutions portfolio through several highly
innovative acquisitions.
His prior employment in the specialty chemicals industry is
particularly relevant.
Nikrant Senior Vice President, President of Specialty Engineered Materials (“SEM”)
Richard N.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Performance%2520Products%2520and%2520Solutions.pdf
HealthCare
Transportation
8%
Textiles
Target
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• Trend toward more
affordable housing
favors our product
1.5
2.0
2.5
Housing Starts
(in million units)
50 year average
Market Dynamics
• Ultimate housing
recovery presents
substantial upside to
already record-
setting results
Source: Historical Data from the US Census Bureau,
2012 estimate is a PolyOne projection.
0.0
0.5
1.0
'87 '89 '91 '94 '96 '98 '00 '02 '04 '06 '08 '10 '12
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Value Proposition
• Premier provider of specialized vinyl and supply chain solutions, leading
the industry in innovation and service
Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights
• Management upgrades ensure that each PP&S business
maximizes performance
• Asset realignment and Lean Six Sigma reduce costs
• Strengthened relationship with winning customers
• Increased differentiation in all business units
> $12B Addressable Market
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Key Differentiators
• Providing application design, material design
and / or process design assistance not available
from competitors
• Capability to improve joint value streams
• We are the best innovator in our space • We are the best innovator in our space
• Expanding customers’ opportunities
by providing innovative materials
and marketing ideas
• We provide world-class customer
service and delivery performance
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13.7% 14.3%
15.5%
9.9%
6.2%
5.4%
WC % of Sales
• Best-in-class working
capital management and
delivery performance
• Improved raw material
Areas of Focus – Operational Excellence
89.1%
92.0%
94.2%
93.4% 93.4% 94.0%
On-Time Delivery
• Improved raw material
positions, sourcing savings
• PolyOne pilot site for many
LSS and manufacturing
excellence programs
*As measured to customer request date
*
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• reFlexTM Bioplasticizers
Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
• GeonTM HC for Healthcare
� Applications: Medical device housings, specialty tubing
� Customer benefits: Withstand aggressive antiseptics
Key Innovations
� Applications: Wide variety of flexible vinyl-based products
� Customer benefits: Lower carbon footprint,
improved productivity
• GeonTM SF Super Flow
� Applications: Large appliance parts, molded siding panels
� Customer benefits: Flame retardancy, detergent resistance
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Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal
Critical Imperatives
• Accelerate innovation - grow in new applications not
historically served with vinyl
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and
working capital efficienciesworking capital efficiencies
• Selectively leverage construction recovery
2015 Goal
• 9 - 12% return on sales
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