https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/LFT Application Development Center Bulletin.pdf
Long fiber thermoplastics (LFTs) offer benefits to design
engineers seeking a material that provides exceptional strength, yet requires
lightweight properties.
DESIGN SUPPORT
Designing your application for long fiber
thermoplastics, regardless of material familiarity,
requires an assessment of a wide array of inputs
to achieve the optimal geometry.
• Fiber reinforcement percentage (ranging from
20–70% fiber content, by weight)
• Additive technologies (color, UV enhancement,
flame retardancy, heat stabilization, etc.)
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=42
Advanced Composites Explained
Maxxam™ Filled & Reinforced Polyolefins Selection Guide
Explore detailed information on the complete line of filled and reinforced polymer polyolefins for injection molding and blow molding.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/AVNT Investor Day 2024 Presentation.pdf
Streamlined organization with fewer business units to reduce internal complexity and better serve customers
Engineered
SEGMENT STRATEGIC REVIEW
Copyright © .
2024 40
Go-to partner for engineered material
solutions to meet our customers’ most
challenging applications
Specialty Engineered Materials – an overview
44%
56%
by business unit
Engineered
Composite
55%
32%
13%
Americas
Europe,
Middle East,
Africa
$1.1B
Product portfolio offers customized solutions to serve
a range of end markets
• Defense
• Energy
• Healthcare
• Building & Construction
• Transportation
• Telecommunications
• Specialty Consumer
• Industrial
• Packaging
Copyright © .
2024 41
Engineered materials
Strength,
stiffness
Durability Purity Elasticity Fire
retardancy
Barrier
properties
Conductivity Color and
UV stability
Sustainability Processing
ease
Healthcare
devices
Semiconductor
manufacturing Transportation TelecomWire and cable
solutions
Consumer
goods
Copyright © .
2024 42
Composite materials
Engineered fibers Tapes, fabrics Laminates, panels Pultruded components Shapes Long-fiber thermoplastics
Fiber optic
cables
Electrical
infrastructure
Ballistic
protection
Outdoor high
performance
Trucks,
rail, RV
Composite
lumber
43Copyright © .
• New growth opportunities in prefabricated / modular construction
- driven by lightweighting, waste reduction, and energy efficiency
• Avient differentiation is with operational velocity, manufacturing capability
and added functionality with flame retardancy vital to this space
$20B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
Ballistic-resistant
Composite lumber
reinforcement
Functional panels
- interiors and exteriors
Fire-retardant
thermoplastic panels
Copyright © .
2024 49
• Increasing electrification demands, expanding grid
• Established Avient portfolio in electrical infrastructure
• Demand driven by aging electrical infrastructure and grid hardening incentives
(e.g. 170 million wood poles over 50 years old in North America)
• Creating opportunities in all infrastructure components
• Avient differentiation is with operational velocity, manufacturing capability
and added functionality with flame retardancy, UV resistance etc
$8B ADDRESSABLE MARKET
Cross
arms
Turbine blade
stiffeners
Utility
poles
Insulator
rods
Copyright © .
2024 50
Specialty Engineered Materials – end markets we serve
Healthcare Defense Energy
Industrial Telecom Transportation ConsumerPackaging
Building and
Copyright © .
2024 51
Our competitive advantage
Breadth and depth
of specialty solutions
Global footprint
with localized
customer intimacy
Manufacturing and
material formulation
expertise
Quality, regulatory,
and sustainability
• Engineered thermoplastics,
advanced elastomers,
additives, fibers, composites
• Unidirectional tapes, fabrics,
panels, pultrusions, shapes
• Operations in Americas,
Europe and Asia
• Source materials globally,
translate across regions
• Deep application knowledge
and design services
• Core competencies in fiber,
tape, composite lamination
and pultrusion processes
• Strong material science
expertise to address needs
• Strong regulatory and quality
management systems
• Industry accredited sites
• Recognized sustainability
ratings
Copyright © .
2024 52
Margin expansion opportunity
SEM margin expansion
+300bps
margin expansion
• Organic volume growth and
SG&A efficiencies from
prioritizing resources
• Increased sales in higher margin
growth platforms such as
composites and healthcare
Productivity • Yield improvement
• Raw material harmonization
• Supply chain optimization
53Copyright © .
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=127&industry=0&product_family=81&product_subfamily=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_build_id=form-Ojq3VtEkRrXIsgZSyKvAgO_Z3JHuKtjJLR7xfOXoAI8&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=1
Advanced Composites Explained
Complēt™ Fiber Long Reinforced Thermoplastics Fan Blade
Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=127&document_type=59&form_build_id=form-Ojq3VtEkRrXIsgZSyKvAgO_Z3JHuKtjJLR7xfOXoAI8&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=81&product_name=0&product_subfamily=0&page=1
Advanced Composites Explained
Complēt™ Fiber Long Reinforced Thermoplastics Fan Blade
Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/surgical-medical-instruments
MagIQ™ Liquid Fiber Additives and Colorants
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM)
Advanced Mobility Composite Structures
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/GlasArmor Ballistic Resistant Panels Case Study.pdf
TOUGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT
THE POWER GRID
MODULAR BALLISTIC PROTECTION MADE POSSIBLE
WITH COMPOSITES
THE CHALLENGE
Recent attacks on U.S. electrical substations across the
country provide stark reminders that our nation’s power
supply remains a primary target for criminals focused
on harming our country and security.1
The call to action is evident: we must continually
improve the physical and technological infrastructure
protection of our nation’s energy supply.
THE SOLUTION
Ballistic-resistant panels made with fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) composites offer key properties that
enable Southern States to meet its customers’ critical
needs.
THE IMPACT
Southern States’ ballistic-resistant solutions incorporate
three layers of uniquely formulated GlasArmor
composite panels to achieve Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) Level 8 protection.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-advanced-long-fiber-technology-enables-resol’s-award-winning-furniture-line
Homepage
//
News Center
//
PolyOne Advanced Long-Fiber Technology Enables Resol’s Award-Winning Furniture Line
This innovative solution helped Resol to win two international awards recognizing the inventive design and use of engineering thermoplastics.
It is exciting to see Resol win these awards and it reinforces our focus on working closely with our customers to enable them to develop truly innovative and unique products.”
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-supports-resia-manufacturing-create-prefabricated-modular-components-multi-family-housing
Hammerhead™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels from Avient enable modular construction efficiency at Resia
RM incorporates Avient’s Hammerhead™ Thermoplastic Composite Panels into their interior wall systems in bathroom and kitchen modules.
Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/planet/waste
Waste Minimization: Composites
Depending on the material, our composite and fiber solutions may run into challenges in finding outlets for waste to divert from landfill.
The plan includes a range of options, including repurposing scrap composite rods as fence posts, recycling of scrap glass, and recycling of composite finished goods.