https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-11/Responsible Care_14001 Global Cert_Avient.pdf
This is to confirm that the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Management System of:
Avient Corporation HQ
33587 Walker Road
The Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Management System is applicable to:
Certificate No: 65536
Effective Date: 29 September 2023
Expiration Date: 28 September 2026
Revision Date: 22 November 2023 Dominic Townsend, President
CORPORATE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF COLOUR AND ADDITIVE
CONCENTRATES, THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PELLETS, SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS AND COLORANTS.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-05/Advanced Composites Utility Poles Product Overview.pdf
KEY PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Southern Yellow Pine1
Equivalent Wood Pole
GridCore FRP Pole2
14 in x .750 in
Length
(ft)
Load
Class3
Allowable Class
Load4 (kip)
Weight
(lb)
Deflection5
(in)
Weight
(lb)
Deflection5
(in)
40
3 1.95 1360 35
1040
12
2 2.41 1580 32 14
1 2.93 1810 30 18
H1 3.51 2050 28 21
H2 4.16 2310 26 25
45
3 1.95 1630 45
1170
17
2 2.41 1880 41 21
1 2.93 2160 38 26
H1 3.51 2450 36 31
H2 4.16 2760 33 37
50
3 1.95 1910 56
1300
24
2 2.41 2210 52 30
1 2.93 2530 48 36
H1 3.51 2880 45 44
H2 4.16 3240 42 52
55
3 1.95 2210 68
1430
33
2 2.41 2550 63 40
1 2.93 2930 58 49
H1 3.51 3320 54 59
H2 4.16 3740 51 70
60
3 1.95 2520 82
1560
43
2 2.41 2910 76 53
1 2.93 3340 70 65
H1 3.51 3790 65 78
H2 4.16 4270 61 92
65
3 1.95 2840 97
1690
56
2 2.41 3290 90 69
1 2.93 3770 83 84
H1 3.51 4280 77 100
H2 4.16 4820 72 119
70
3 1.95 3180 114
1820
71
2 2.41 3690 105 87
1 2.93 4220 97 106
H1 3.51 4790 90 127
H2 4.16 5390 85 150
POLE SELECTION GUIDE
1 Wood properties data are per ANSI O5.1-2022 Table 1.
GridCore
FRP Pole
Southern Yellow Pine
Equivalent Wood Pole
Nominal Fiber Stress, F (psi) 45,000 8,000
NESC constructiona Grade B
Strength factor, ɸa 1.0 0.65
Modulus of Elasticity, Eb (106 psi) 5.00 2.13
Estimated Density (lb/ft3) 120 65
DESIGN PARAMETERS
a Per NESC Table 261-1
b Wood data are per ANSI O5.1-2022 Table 1.
FRP data are from tests--nominal fiber stress is at 5% LEL;
modulus of elasticity is at mean.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-kevlar-para-aramid.pdf
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
Chemical
(Acid)
Chemical
(Alkali)
Chemical
(Organic Solvent)
P O X P P P P
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.
KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID DATA
KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID (HM) BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE
* Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes
ABOUT FIBER-LINE®
LOCATIONS
Headquarters, R&D, Manufacturing
FIBER-LINE® LLC
3050 Campus Drive
Hatfield, PA 19440
+1 215.997.9181
fiber@fiber-line.com
Manufacturing Operations
FIBER-LINE® LLC
280 Performance Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602
+1 828.326.8700
fiber@fiber-line.com
EMEA & Asia Pacific Operations
FIBER-LINE® INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Uranusweg 3
8938 AJ Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
+31(0) 58 216 75 99
info@fiber-line.com
NOTICE: The information and data contained herein do not constitute sales specifications.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Polyolefins%2520Product%2520Selection%2520Guide.pdf
Provides heat stabilization
• Excellent balance of properties
• Natural, black or custom colors
Product Code - - - PX5430 B1 PX5435 B1 PX5440 B1 PX5450 B1
Reinforcement Type - - - Glass Glass Glass Glass
Reinforcement % - % - 30 35 40 50
Specific Gravity 73°F (23°C) - ISO 1183 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.35
Tensile Strength Yield MPa ISO 527 102 105 113 130
Flexural Modulus 73°F (23°C) MPa ISO 178 6500 8000 9400 11,500
Notched Izod Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 180 9.4 9.3 11.0 12.0
Heat Deflection 264 psi °C ISO 75 152 152 153 154
Product Code - - - PP5120 B270-LO
MFR g/10 min ISO 1133 12
Tensile Modulus MPa ISO 527 3320
Tensile Stress Yield MPa ISO 527 32
Tensile Elongation Yield % ISO 527 4.6
Tensile Elongation Break % ISO 527 17
Flexural Modulus MPa ISO 178 3000
Charpy Impact 73°F (23°C) kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU 38
Heat Aging 150°C h VW 44045 700 hr
VOC µg/g VDA 278 23.5
Fog µg/g VDA 278 30.5
Carbon Emissions µgC/g VDA 277 18
Odor Grade VDA 270 B3 3
10
Maxxam™ Filled
& Reinforced
A range of melt flows to process well in
sheet extrusion, thermoforming, profile
extrusion and blow molding operations
Impact modified
EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Product Code - - - EP6713
EP6130
EP6430
EP5240
B145
EP7920
Reinforcement
- - - Talc Mineral Glass CaCO3
Glass/
Mineral
Reinforcement
- % - 13 30 30 40 20
Specific
73°F (23°C) - ASTM D792 0.99 1.12 1.12 1.25 1.05
Tensile
Yield psi ASTM D638 4800 4200 10,000 3600 6500
MPa ISO 527 31 29 69 35 45
Tensile
Yield % ASTM D638 6 8 2 5 6
Break % ASTM D638 100 110 5 70 100
Flexural
73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D790 325,000 360,000 850,000 350,000 400,000
MPa ISO 178 2250 2400 5800 2400 2750
Notched
73°F (23°C) ft-lb/in ASTM D256 4.0 1.5 4.3 1.1 2.4
kJ/m2 ISO 180 20.0 8.0 24.0 6.0 13.0
Heat
66 psi °F ASTM D648 230 242 315 240 293
°C ISO 75 110 115 157 116 145
264 psi °F ASTM D648 130 158 270 140 212
°C ISO 75 54 68 132 60 100
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EXTRUSION & BLOW MOLDING POLYPROPYLENE
Maxxam™ Filled
& Reinforced
High Density
Polyethylene
Specifically designed for blow molding and sheet
extrusion/thermoforming of structural parts.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/silcosperse-lm-product-bulletin-v2.pdf
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Provides laser marking options
of silicone materials
• Eliminates the needs for etching
and embossing
• Faster and cleaner than pad printing
• High contrast, permanent markings
• Mechanical properties of the silicone matrix
are maintained
• Compatible with various types of lasers
• Chemically resistant
• Available in pre-colored or natural
MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS
Silcosperse LM Laser Marking additive dispersions
are suitable for a variety of applications within
industries such as:
• Consumer Goods
• Electronics
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Transportation
• Wire & Cable
Typical applications and purposes include:
• Traceability, UPC bar-coding, branding
• Unique Device Identification (UDI),
medical device ID’s
• Serialization for pharmaceutical packaging
• Safety taggants & equipment
• Automotive components
• Wire & cable part numbers or gauge size
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Enhancing polymer materials
with colorants can:
• Differentiate products
• Reinforce branding
• Evoke emotions
• Add value to a
commodity item
• Promote safety
Creative and effective use of polymer colorants, which come in liquid and solid forms,
can have an impact all along the value chain.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/product-stewardship-global-chemical-management-product-excellence/product-stewardship-and-product-safety
The Product Safety Code drives continual improvements in hazardous risk assessments, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) communications and chemical inventory management.
Avient’s Product Stewardship experts maintain GHS and other data related to the environmental, health and safety of our products in our product stewardship database.
Through this data, we create safety data sheets (SDS), customer certification statements for appropriate use and recommend product safety improvements
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/product-stewardship-and-product-safety
The Product Safety Code drives continual improvements in hazardous risk assessments, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) communications and chemical inventory management.
Avient’s Product Stewardship experts maintain GHS and other data related to the environmental, health and safety of our products in our product stewardship database.
Through this data, we create safety data sheets (SDS), customer certification statements for appropriate use and recommend product safety improvements
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Presentation%2520Mar19.pdf
Investor Day
POLYONE
I N V E S T O R
P R E S E N T A T I O N
M A R C H 2 0 1 9
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
PolyOne Corporation 2
USE OF
NON-GAAP
MEASURES
PolyOne Corporation 3
V I S I O N
PolyOne Corporation 4
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services and
solutions
C O R E
V A L U E S
P E R S O N A L
V A L U E S
Honesty IntegrityRespect
Operational
Excellence
Commercial
Excellence
Specialization
Globalization
Collaboration ExcellenceInnovation
To be the world’s
premier provider of
specialized polymer
materials, services
and solutions
S A F E T Y F I R S T
PolyOne Corporation 5
Injuries per 100 Workers
Spartech
Acquisition
1.3
1.1 1.1
0.85
0.65
0.57
0.54
0.97
0.84
0.74 0.74
0.69
0.51
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
PolyOne Corporation 6
P O L Y O N E
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | $ 3 . 5 B I L L I O N
United States
57%
16%
Latin
America
Canada
Distribution
Performance Products &
Solutions 19%
Specialty
Engineered
Color
Additives &
Inks 29%
Segment End Market Geography
Building &
Construction
Electrical &
Electronics
13%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016* 2017* 2018
$2.43
P R O O F O F P E R F O R M A N C E
C O N S E C U T I V E
Y E A R S
PolyOne Corporation 7
9
$0.13
$0.68
$0.82
$1.00
$1.31
$1.80
$1.96
$2.06
$2.21
ROIC** 5.0% 14.1%
Operating Income
% of Sales
Color, Additives &
Inks
1.7% 15.1%
Specialty Engineered
Materials
1.1% 11.2%
Performance
Products
& Solutions
4.3% 10.0%
Distribution 2.6% 5.6%
A D J U S T E D E P S E X P A N S I O N
S U S T A I N A B L E P A T H T O D O U B L E - D I G I T E P S G R O W T H
PolyOne Corporation 8
P E O P L E P R O D U C T S P L A N E T P E R F O R M A N C E
Double digit
annual EPS
growth
strategic acquisitions
Innovate
600K-1M
commercial
resources 5-7%
Double acquired
Lean Six Sigma
commercial excellence
531
710
130
164
504
663
R&D / Technical Marketing Sales
PolyOne Corporation 9
Increased commercial headcount
+ 34%
+ 26%
+ 32%
I N V E S T M E N T I N COMMERCIAL RESOURCES D R I V I N G G R O W T H
Sustained revenue increases led
by organic business
$2.9 $2.9
$3.2
$3.5
2015 2016 2017 2018
Total
+ 9%
Organic
+ 5%
Revenue in billions of $
Total
+ 10%
Organic
+ 7%
Lead
Specialists
T H E E V O L V I N G C U S T O M E R R E L A T I O N S H I P
PolyOne Corporation 10
Expanded Path
Traditional Path
Strategic Accounts/
Field Sales
Business
Development
Customer
Service
Web and Social
Media
Inside Sales
PolyOne Corporation 11
Investments in digital and dedicated inside sales to
improve customer experience
110% increase in leads (from 6,000 to 12,700) driven
by website, phone, and online chat
EXPANDED PATH
A DDI N G C U S T O M E R T O U C H P O I N T S
24
Inside sellers
$11M
$109M
Inside sales/digital revenue
A L I G N I N G W I T H T R E N D S F O R G R O W T H
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P A C K A G I N G H E A L T H C A R E C O N S U M E R
PolyOne Corporation 12
Facilitate
alternative
energy
solutions
Light-
weighting
Reduce
packaging
materials
Improve
recyclability
Reduce
spread of
infection
I N N O V A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 13
Customization
55%
M&A
30%
Innovation
Pipeline
Innovation comes from Research & Development Spend
Vitality Index
$20
$56
Transformational
Adjacent
Core
3 H O R I Z O N S O F D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 14
Market
Technical
I N N O V A T I O N
I N N O V A T I O N P I P E L I N E
PolyOne Corporation 15
PrototypeFrame
Opportunity
Scale-up & Test
Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
(since 2017)
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
6
11
3
2
28 0
10
7
2
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
F L A M E
R E T A R D A N T
P O L Y M E R S
A D V A N C E D
C O M P O S I T E S
B A R R I E R
M A T E R I A L S
C O L O R A N T
T E C H N O L O G I E S
T H E R M O P L A S T I C
E L A S T O M E R S
I N N O V A T I O N S P O T L I G H T :
C O M P O S I T E S
PolyOne Corporation 16
C O M P O S I T E S R E F R E S H E R
PolyOne Corporation 17
Fiber
Polymer
Composite
S T R A T E G I C I N V E S T M E N T H I S T O R Y
Thermoplastic Composites
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous Fiber Thermosets
2012 2015 20162009 2011 2018
PolyOne Corporation
2019
18
C O M P O S I T E S I N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
PolyOne Corporation 19
W A T E R C R A F TR A I L H E A V Y T R U C K
F I B E R - L I N E H I G H L I G H T S
PolyOne Corporation 20
$100M
Customer
Value
Fiber-Line
Fiber Processing
Capabilities
Polymer Formulation
Capabilities
P O L Y O N E A P P L I C A T I O N S I N F I B E R O P T I C C A B L E S
PolyOne Corporation 21
F I B E R O P T I C A L G R O W T H D R I V E R S
PolyOne Corporation 22
5G Networks
10x
8x
5G vs. 4G
PolyOne Corporation 23
Safety Technology Geography Service FinancialPeople
8-10% with
ability to double
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A S T R A T E G Y
PolyOne Corporation 24
Capture
sourcing
synergies
Cross-sell
& blend
technology
8-10%
operating
I N V E S T - T O - G R O W M & A P L A Y B O O K
Protect
customers
Retain
employees
Implement LSS to
drive efficiency
improvements
Innovate with
combined
portfolio
Safety
First!
T H E N E W P O L Y O N E : A S P E C I A L T Y G R O W T H C O M P A N Y
SERVICE:
T H E T I M E L E S S
D I F F E R E N T I A T O R
PolyOne Corporation 31
T A L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
PolyOne Corporation 32
Leadership Program Participants
2012
2013
2015
47
86
2016
2018
125
169
315
Campus Hires
2008
2011
2017
25
90
47
PolyOne LSS Blackbelts
2008
2011
2018
67
220
147
2018 141
A U N I Q U E C U S T O M E R E X P E R I E N C E
Industrial
Design
IQ DESIGN LABS
PolyOne Corporation 33
Material
& Color
Expertise
Manufacturing
Expertise
3
14
Industrial designers
$0
$10M
$4M
$80M
Opportunity funnel New business revenue
LSS CUSTOMER FIRST
PolyOne Corporation 34
Customer Projects
2 104
3 D P R I N T I N G
B R I N G I N G N E W I D E A S T O L I F E
PolyOne Corporation 35
PolyOne Corporation 36
99.9%
up to 24 weeks
6 hours
C O L O R M A T R I X S E L E C T ™
I N N O V A T I N G W I T H P O L Y O N E
PolyOne Corporation 37
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
PolyOne Corporation 38
Solid
Colorants
Performance
Additives
Screen
Printing Inks
Liquid
Colorants
14%
Textiles
13%
Building & Construction
8%
8%
Appliances
Electrical &
Electronic 1%
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
C O L O R , A D D I T I V E S & I N K S
2 0 1 8 R E V E N U E | O V ER $ 1 B I L L I O N
$4
$25
$104
$159
0.9%
5.5%
12.2%
15.1%
PolyOne Corporation 39
45%
14%
1%
Mexico
South
America
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
PolyOne Corporation 40
Engineered
Formulations
Advanced
Composites
Thermoplastic
Elastomers
21%
13%Healthcare
9%
9%
Building &
Construction 4%
Electrical &
Electronics
16%
S P E C I A L T Y E N G I N E E R E D M A T E R I A L S
Revenue by Region Operating Income & Margin
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 6 4 6 M I L L I O N
PolyOne Corporation 41
$21
$57
$72
0.1%
5.1%
9.3%
11.2%
46%
24%
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
PolyOne Corporation 42
Specialty Vinyl
Solutions
Healthcare
Formulations
Smart Device
Flame Retardant
Polymers
Building &
16%Consumer
4%
Electrical &
4%
Asia
78%
Mexico
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O D U C T S & S O L U T I O N S
Operating Income & MarginRevenue by Region
2 0 1 8 R EV EN U E | $ 7 3 6 M I L L I O N
$40
$24
$56
$74
4.6%
3.6%
7.2%
10.0%
PolyOne Corporation 43
D I S T R I B U T I O N
EN D M A R K ET S & S U P P L I ER S
PolyOne Corporation 44
27%
22%
Electrical &
Building &
$20
$25
$63
$71
2.9%
4.0%
5.9%
5.6%
Operating Income & Margin2018 Revenue | $1.3 Billion
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
O V E R V I E W O F R A W M A T E R I A L P U R C H A S E S
PolyOne Corporation 45
T A R G E T E N D M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N E X A M P L E S
PolyOne Corporation 46
Thermally Conductive
Chemical Resistant
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composites
Antimicrobial Technologies
Anti-Counterfeiting
Target End Markets… Healthcare
Catheter Technologies
Under-hood Components
Target End Markets… Automotive
Interior Structural
Sound & Vibration
Management
Roof Systems
Air Management
Electronics and Cameras
Lighting
Exterior / Interior Trim
Braces & Brackets
Fasteners
Seals & Flaps
Target End Markets… Consumer
Thermally Conductive
Polymer Colorants
Elastomeric Grips and
Handles
Structural Composite
Oxygen Scavenger
Laser Marking Additives
Antistatic Technologies
UV Light Barrier Technologies
Cap & Closure Colorants
Process Optimization
Antioxidant Technologies
Density Modified
Target End Markets… Packaging
Luxury Packaging
GravitechTM Density Modified Polymers
Optimize Color Usage
OnColorTM Super Concentrates
Combat Bacteria Formation
WithStandTM Antimicrobial Technology
Medical Device Housings
Chemically Resistant Engineered Polymers
Color & Design Services
Outdoor Applications
Fiber Colorants
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Senior management uses comparisons of adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders and diluted adjusted earnings per share (EPS)
from continuing operations attributable to PolyOne shareholders, excluding special items, to assess performance and facilitate comparability of results.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-07/fl.datasheet-wireharnessyarn.pdf
WIRE HARNESS YARN FIBERS PROCESS PRODUCTS
Product ID
Coating
Base Fiber
Break
Strength
Yield Geometry
Nominal
Diameter
Description
NX1200T
ColorcoatTM
Nomex
13 LBs
(5.9 KGs)
9930 FT/LB
(6672 M/KG)
Round/Flat .438mm
High-temperature
resistant coating with
colorant for identification
K400T
Kevlar®
20 LBs
(9.1 KGs)
30303 FT/LB
(20362 M/KG)
Round/Flat .245mm
High-temperature
resistant coating
NX1200 1x3
ColorcoatTM
Nomex
39.9 LBs
(18.1 KGs)
3225 FT/LB
(2167 M/KG)
Round .815mm
Color coated for
identification
G150 1x3
Glass
16.7 LBs
(7.6 KGs)
12987 FT/LB
(8726 M/KG)
Round .372mm
resistant coating
NX200T N/A Nomex
2.5 LBs
(1.1 KGs)
68166 FT/LB
(45804 M/KG)
Round/Flat .168mm
Fiber twisted
to improve handling
This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification.
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8938 AJ Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
+31(0) 58 216 75 99
info@fiber-line.com
ABOUT FIBER-LINE®
NOTICE: The information and data contained herein do not constitute sales specifications.