https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/HIGH_PERFORMANCE_CLEAR_THERMOPLASTICS_ELASTOMER.pdf
McHenry, IL 60050
Abstract
High performance clear TPE products
are developed to replace silicone and PVC in
various medical and personnel care applications.
Transparent
SBC compound was developed, which has
similar appearance as silicone rubber and
mechanical properties necessary for nipple
application.
Summary
SBC compounds have been developed
for silicone and PVC replacement.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/complet-lft-aerospace-interiors.pdf
AEROSPACE
INTERIORS OEM
S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T
• Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy
• Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance
and 16G kinetic survivability
• Agility to delivery solution within 8-month
compressed product development timeline
• Achieved 40% weight reduction generating
$16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs
• Optimized component designs for long fiber
material and conducted FEA validation
• Performed prototype molding and testing for
load and impact specifications to expedite
development
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-surround-automotive-ev-connector-charger.pdf
MAJOR TIER 1
SUPPLIER
C O N N E C T O R C O V E R
• EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up
to 2 GHz
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Must meet robust mechanical property targets including
tensile strength and elongation at break
• Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from
the start of the development process in order to
fully understand their key requirements
• Developed a customized material providing the
required EMI-shielding performance which,
removing the need for secondary metallization
manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time
Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM
L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R
• Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics
• Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint
• Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for
exterior part
• Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP
(AS1) utilizing Avient Design center
• Produced master plaques to showcase new color
• Accelerated testing to certify outstanding
weathering resistance
• Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize
metallic effect in the final part
Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants &
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/OnColor Bio-based Solution - Reform Design Lab - Application Snapshot.pdf
REFORM DESIGN LAB
B I O - B A S E D D E S I G N
F U R N I T U R E
• Matt black color in cellulose fiber filled PLA
• 3D-printable material
• Possible outdoor use
• Fast development to adapt to online requests
• Developed custom products that fulfill color,
appearance, UV stabilization and material
requirements
• Provided fast support to answer evolving
online demands
• Offered small and flexible quantities and
suggestions for further colors
OnColor™ custom masterbatch and
engineered material
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-10/Aquamix Wound Care Case Study Snapshot.pdf
WOUND CARE
MANUFACTURER
S E L F - A D H E S I V E B A N D A G E S
• Provided aqueous dispersions that are safe
for uses in contact with human skin and
produce low levels of VOCs
• Offered high antioxidant performance to
protect bandages from degradation and
improve storage time
• Collaborated to deliver effectively and
efficiently with accelerated development
cycles and streamlined operations
Aquamix Additive Formulations
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DURABILITY + COLLABORATION
• Water-based antioxidant dispersion to use in self-adhesive
skin bandages
• Durability and preservation of bandage adhesive
• Efficient development and production
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films
Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Chinese language version)
Read how technical expertise and broad TPE portfolio shortened the development timeline and delivered a durable performance
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Avient PCR Color Prediction Tool Solution Bulletin.pdf
A NEW PCR COLORATION TOOL
Avient has developed a digital tool to help assess
the impact of colored, recycled resins (PCR) prior to
laboratory trials.
The tool can digitally illustrate, in real-time, the
color possibilities or limitations of certain types of
PCR, simplifying the overall color decision-making
process during product development and launch.
It can also help
shorten launch time for new product ranges,
allowing fast and reliable checks prior to initiating
sample development.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Comple_t LFT Wheelchair Caster Case Study.pdf
In 1997, the Frog Legs team developed an innovative
alternative to the rigid casters commonly used for the
front wheels.
The second-generation caster wheels developed
by Frog Legs incorporate two Complēt long carbon
fiber-reinforced composite materials.
After six months of intensive development, the new
design underwent rigorous testing, surpassing RESNA
industry standards for impact and drop forces.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Specialization.pdf
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Award-Winning Marketing Campaign
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2012 Range Rover Evoque Interior
• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
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KOR Delta Hydration Vessel
• Specialty TPE formulation
overcame performance issues
• Eliminated secondary assembly
process for increased
operational efficiency
Interior
seal
Flip-top
seal
Bottom
ring
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Friedrich Kühl® Decorative Air Conditioner Housing
• Replaced painted ABS
housing with Geon™ solution
• Reduced operating noise
• Simplified manufacturing
footprint to drive significant
cost savings
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• Focused on markets with high
growth and profit potential
• Leveraging our in-depth
knowledge of formulation
Focused Efforts in Attractive Industry Segments
$113
$260
Healthcare
and processing to develop
market driven solutions
• Aligning resources across the
organization to drive growth
in target markets $152
$228
2006 2011
Sustainable Solutions
(Revenue in $ millions)
2006 2011
2006 2011
2006 2011
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• Design service collaboration
• Doubled productivity and
improved yield rates
• Substantial reduction in
overall manufacturing costs
Pulmonary Device
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Innovating for the future…
Rejuvenate a mature industry with new
products and processes
Products designed for “next life” instead of
“end life”
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
…Making a difference today!
end life”
New designs for energy and carbon efficiency
New applications for used and recycled plastics
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Therma-Tech™ LED Lighting
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with • Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Decreasing Decreasing
Dependence on Dependence on
Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels
Globalizing and Globalizing and
LocalizingLocalizing
Protecting the Protecting the
EnvironmentEnvironment
Protecting the Protecting the
EnvironmentEnvironment
Improving Improving
Health and Health and
WellnessWellness
Improving Improving
Health and Health and
WellnessWellness
Alignment with Megatrends
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Aging
population
• Longer life
expectancy
• Healthy living
• Aging in place
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Environmental
consciousness
• Alternative
energy
• Resource
efficiency
• Biotechnology
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Global
leader/local
expert with
customized
solutions
• Global OEMs
seeking one
standard of
service
everywhere
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric vehicles
• Efficiency focus
• Reduced
size/weight
• Mass transit
• Alternative
materials
• Electric vehicles
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48.7%
$40.5
26.3%
Research & Development
Spending
Specialty Platform
Vitality Index Progression*
Innovation Drives Earnings Growth
Specialty Platform
Gross Margin %
* Percentage of Specialty platform revenue from products introduced in last five years
19.5%
$20.3
14.3%
($ millions)
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StrategyStrategy
PolyOne Innovation Framework
Unmet Needs
Identification
Idea Generation
and Shaping
Offering Offering Offering Offering
Phased Offering
Launch
Offering Offering
LaunchLaunch
Offering Offering
DevelopmentDevelopment
Market
Penetration
and Value
Maximization
Intellectual Property ● Resources ● CultureIntellectual Property ● Resources ● Culture
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• Accelerate growth in targeted industries and expand
geographic presence through market-driven innovations
• Leverage new talent, tools, and training to drive customer
satisfaction and margin expansion
Critical Imperatives
satisfaction and margin expansion
• Translate best practices
to / from ColorMatrix
• Drive specialization using a
value-based mindset
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