https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/medical-hose-manufacturer-boosts-productivity-specialized-material
Home //
Medical Hose Manufacturer Boosts Productivity With Specialized Material
The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP.
With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/medical-hose-manufacturer-boosts-productivity-specialized-material?rtype[]=1124
Home //
Medical Hose Manufacturer Boosts Productivity With Specialized Material
The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP.
With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/medical-hose-manufacturer-boosts-productivity-specialized-material?pname[]=10729
Home //
Medical Hose Manufacturer Boosts Productivity With Specialized Material
The Avient team assessed the application’s technical and operational requirements, and recommended a GLS™ Versalloy™ alloy in 45 Shore A durometer, an FDA-compliant medical TPV grade designed for overmolding onto PP.
With Avient’s assistance and experience in medical device applications, the manufacturer immediately realized the following lifts:
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-11/Cesa_ WithStand_ Antimicrobial Additives-Medical Gown-Case study snapshot.pdf
Medical gown manufacturer
MEDICAL GOWN
MANUFACTURER
P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S
• Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance
• Pass JIS Test
• Provide technical support including specific specs,
processing and molding recommendations
• Customized anti-virus solutions designed to
support performance standards for materials
used in the surgical environment
• Provided technical support for material
selection, part & tool design, and process
development to accelerate commercialization
• Supported customer’s products pass the JIS
test
Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/repellant-antimicrobial-additives/cesa-withstand-antimicrobial-additives
Slide 1: Medical gown manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-medical-tpe-grades-formulated-without-animal-derivatives
Homepage
//
News Center
//
Avient Launches Medical TPE Grades Formulated Without Animal Derivatives
The injection-moldable Versaflex™ HC 3810 series is formulated without animal derivatives and offers a wide range of durometers to serve a variety of medical device applications.
OEMs and medical molders need high-performing material solutions for use with various medical device and healthcare applications,” said Jean-Paul Scheepens, general manager, Americas, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/high-temperature-comptek-medical-grade-formulations-polyone-now-available-north-america
Homepage
//
News Center
//
High-Temperature COMPTEK™ Medical-Grade Formulations from PolyOne Now Available in North America
ANAHEIM, Calif. – February 6, 2018 – PolyOne announced today at Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West that its COMPTEK™ range of high-temperature, medical-grade polymers will now be available to North American healthcare device manufacturers.
EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here: COMPTEK Medical-Grade Formulations
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-its-expertise-and-comprehensive-medical-polymers-and-colorants-portfolio-mdm-west-2018
Homepage
//
News Center
//
PolyOne Showcases Its Expertise and Comprehensive Medical Polymers and Colorants Portfolio at MD&M West 2018
Expert team that collaborates with medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers to provide an unparalleled combination of material and application knowledge, advanced technical resources, and logistics expertise to optimize medical component performance and mitigate risk.
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics: High-performance formulations with excellent chemical resistance and durability for medical device enclosures.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Mevopur Colorants _ Additives Brochure.pdf
HEALTHCARE
POLYMER
SOLUTIONS
Mevopur™
Healthcare Colorants
& Formulations
Mevopur™
Healthcare
Functional
Additives
Sustainability Spotlight
Human Health
& Safety
MITIGATING RISK AT EVERY STAGE
OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Mevopur™ polymer solutions are trusted products
and services developed to help medical device,
diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging sectors
meet the growing challenges of product consistency,
compliance and reliability.
Mevopur products
cover the wide range of polymers and thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs) used in the medical and
pharmaceutical sectors.
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including
the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/people/occupational-safety-continuous-improvement
Occupational Safety & Health
Throughout Avient’s history, systems have been in place that underscore our commitment to the occupational health, safety, and well-being of our associates.
For this reason, we have built an actively caring and attentive culture, where input on safety and health topics is encouraged and expected.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Global%2520Color%252C%2520Additives%252C%2520and%2520Inks.pdf
Van Hulle
Page 53
United States
33%
47%
Canada
Asia
12%
Latin America
Eastern
2%
2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions
At a Glance
Building &
Construction
11%
Wire & Cable
15%
Consumer
Packaging
36%
Industrial
10%
Misc.
7%
HealthCare
3%
Transportation
Textiles
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
• 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
�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
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
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
� 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
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
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
Page 60
HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System
• Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging
• Function: Active scavenging system for
• Function: Active scavenging system for
oxygen-barrier improvement
• Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life,
light-weight, recyclable
Page 61
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
• 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
$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
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