https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-debt-paydown-and-term-loan-refinancing
Under the amendment, the term loan bears interest at the sum of Adjusted Term SOFR plus 2.50% or the sum of the Base Rate plus 1.50%.
The net impact to interest expense from the lower interest rate and the
You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-twelfth-consecutive-annual-increase-quarterly-dividend
Since first introducing the dividend in 2011, it has increased at a compounded annual growth rate of 16%.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; our ability to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, including at the increased rate, and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals and otherwise consummate the proposed sale of the Distribution business; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation and any recessionary conditions.
You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-09/FR Healthy Bldg Codes Application Snapshot.pdf
PROFILE/SHEET EXTRUDER
R A I L S A N D K I C K P L A T E S
• Convert existing PVC profile and sheet rails and kick plates to
polyolefin resin to meet Class A fire safety (ASTM E84)
• Provide a system that meets healthy building certifications
and approvals
• Utilize a more sustainable flame retardant technology,
removing brominated or halogenated flame retardants from
the environment
• Achieve non-compromising performance in aesthetics,
impact, dimensional stability, CLTE, and E84 testing
• Provided broad flame retardant platform, backed by
extensive application and industry expertise, to meet
global flammability standards
• Has largest UL94 recognized Prospector membership
with HB, V-0, V-1, V-2 and 5VA/5VB ratings, and broad
glow wire performance products
• Included in-house UL certified labs and manufacturing
locations to perform UL94 material sampling and testing
• Supported application development to meet fire safety
standards, address current or emerging healthy building
codes, smart home requirements, and LEED credits
• Offered custom formulations in small lot quantities
Cesa™ Flam Non-Halogen Flame Retardants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Innovation%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202014.pdf
Patricia Hubbard Global Technical Director
Specialty Engineered
Materials
PolyOne Corporation Page 6
Agenda
Time Topic Presenter
8:00-8:15 AM Welcome and Introduction Robert M.
Patterson
8:15-8:30 AM Financial Highlights and
Goals
Bradley C.
Richardson
8:30-8:45 AM Innovating for the Future Dr.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=15
Avient Corporation Awarded Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
Avient achieved a Gold-Level rating from EcoVadis, a globally recognized sustainability ratings platform.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications
Very soft materials, such as gels and micro-cellular foam and sponge, are rated on the “Shore OO”.
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.
The hardness of most thermoplastic resins is rated on the Shore D scale.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications?rtype[]=1164
Very soft materials, such as gels and micro-cellular foam and sponge, are rated on the “Shore OO”.
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.
The hardness of most thermoplastic resins is rated on the Shore D scale.
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-completes-sale-performance-products-and-solutions
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone’s-new-bergamid-polyamide-improves-weld-strength-and-aesthetics-laser-welded-parts
With well-controlled laser transmission rates, multiple color choices and customized performance options, this new addition to the Bergamid portfolio allows manufacturers to produce high-performance parts with durable welds and smooth surfaces.
Polymers used for laser welding must allow a minimum 20 percent transmission rate for laser energy.
PolyOne offers a range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made solutions to meet the required laser transmission rates for applications in a variety of markets.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/edgetek-et8900-cr-technical-bulletin.pdf
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS RESISTANCE RATING
Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes 5813-79 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ ++ +++ ++++
Formula 409®
Heavy Duty Degreaser N/A Lauramine oxide,
ethanolamine +++++ +++++ +++++ + ++ +++
Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner 777-66 Quaternary ammonium +++++ +++++ +++++ + + ++
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MATERIAL COMPARISON WITH COMMON CONSUMER DISINFECTANTS
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PB
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90
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90
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92
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RCRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE RATING
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 90-110%
+ strength and elongation at yield retention between 75-125%
+ no statistically significant reduction in elongation at break (p < 0.05)
+ visual observation score of 4 or better (minor/no crazing, no cracks)
+ samples survived disinfectant exposure in strain jig
Lysol® is a trademark of Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Formula 409® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
Clorox® is a trademark of The Clorox Company
An independent, A2LA-accredited lab tested the following polymers with various disinfectants to help
customers choose the material suitable for their specific application requirements.