https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/continuous-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites
This is due to the proportion of fibers in the load direction—in both cases, 50% of the layers are oriented in the longitudinal direction, resulting in similar tensile modulus.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/developing-your-esg-framework?rtype[]=1164
ESG-related assets are expected to make up 50% of all globally managed assets by 2024 (Deloitte).
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/continuous-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites?rtype[]=1164
This is due to the proportion of fibers in the load direction—in both cases, 50% of the layers are oriented in the longitudinal direction, resulting in similar tensile modulus.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/how-lightweight-automotive-components?ind[]=6601
This is 50 to 100 times greater than standard thermoplastics and 1/5 that of cast aluminum.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc?rtype[]=1164
Directional variations of as much as 50 percent have been observed in the tensile modulus of the material.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
Directional variations of as much as 50 percent have been observed in the tensile modulus of the material.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-twisting.pdf
Key Features
• Choose from single twisted fibers or cords
• Properly tensioned and torque balanced
• Twist level optimization for strength or flex
fatigue resistance
• 50 – 300,000 denier range capability
• Hybrid products also available
FIBER-LINE® FIBERS SUITABLE
FOR TWISTING
• Kevlar® Para-Aramid
• Nomex® Meta-Aramid
• Vectran® LCP
• Zylon® PBO
• Carbon Fiber
• Technora®
• PET Polyester
FIBER-LINE® PRODUCTS
ADDED BY TWISTING
• Ripcords
• Strength Members
• Drive Belt & Hose Reinforcement
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Wire Harness Yarn
TWISTING FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS
Overview
FIBER-LINE® has the ability to custom twist an endless amount of
different twist levels on a variety of high performance synthetic fibers.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Operational%2520Excellence.pdf
Kedrowski
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Operational Excellence
• Operational Excellence is a never-ending quest
for improvement in response to the voice of our
customers and shareholders
• It is all about strengthening our capabilities to
deliver value flawlessly to our customers deliver value flawlessly to our customers
• It challenges us to enhance our
productivity, profitability, and efficiency
in all phases of our business, from
safety to quality to waste elimination
to environmental stewardship
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Lean Six Sigma Initiative
• In 2009, Lean Six Sigma was launched to
improve execution skills across all
businesses, functions, and global regions
• A company-wide diagnostic was
conducted, resulting in identification of six conducted, resulting in identification of six
strategic improvement platforms
• Financial targets were estimated,
resources identified and trained
results delivered
,
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PolyOne OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate
4
5
6
5.1
Safety Performance
*Rubber And Plastics Manufacturing Industry (2010 Bureau of Labor Statistics).
0
1
2
3
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Industry
Average
1.4 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.85 0.65
0.57
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• Exemplary on-time delivery
• Best-in-class working capital
% of sales
81%
87% 88%
95%
93%
92%
94%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
On-Time Delivery*
Lean Six Sigma Delivering Results
• Approximately $200M in
cash driven by working
capital improvements
16.2%
14.4%
18.9%
11.7%
9.6% 9.6%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
WC % of Sales
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*As measured to customer request date
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40.0%
Percent of Associates
Trained in LSS
World’s Best Start-up
Program in 2009*
World’s Best Business Process
Excellence Program in 2012*
Award-Winning Lean Six Sigma Program
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
16.5%
40.0%
2009 2011
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• Globally leverage strategic supplier
management best practices
• Implement world class demand
management processes
Critical Imperatives
• Improve operational reliability and efficiencies
• Optimize global freight management
Drive 50 – 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per year
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/2030-goals-2020-sustainability-report.pdf
As a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste,
Avient will collaborate to develop and implement solutions to
end plastic waste with approximately 50 members across the
value chain.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/avient-puerto-rico-llc-certificate-of-amendment.pdf
Roman, Secretary of State of the Government of Puerto Rico,
CERTIFY: That on July 13, 2020, at 08:50 AM, "POLYONE PUERTO RICO,
LLC", registry number 365432, performed the following transaction:
Name Change
Previous Actual
POLYONE PUERTO RICO, LLC AVIENT PUERTO RICO, LLC
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Government of Puerto Rico
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned by virtue
of the authority vested by law, hereby issues this
certificate and affixes the Great Seal of the
Government of Puerto Rico, in the City of San Juan,
Puerto Rico, today, July 13, 2020.