https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-versalloy-tpe-cargo-rack.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
C A R G O R A C K
• Design freedom
• Improve process efficiency to reduce cost
• High strength-to-weight ratio
• Aesthetic appeal
• Weather and chemical resistance
• Replaced metal with a injection-moldable
thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet
performance demands and maintain
premium brand quality
• Provided technical support to help expand
the design and function of the cargo rack
• Reduced manufacturing costs by
eliminating the painting step from the
process
Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Tech Service Stock Tank Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTAINER OEM
S T O C K T A N K
• Reduce container weight
• Optimize throughput and provide internal training to
sustain processing optimization
• Minimize scrap
• Improve surface appearance
• Deployed an experienced field technician
who was able to reduce tank weight by 30%
through processing adjustments
• Provided an additional lightweighting
opportunity with an optimized gas / chemical
foaming agent (CFA) process
• Trained customer on CFA processing and
collaborated to create a new CFA offering
for further optimization
• Made adjustments resulting in lower scrap
rates and improved part appearance
Dedicated Onsite Field Technical Service
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/avient-announces-second-quarter-2023-results
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/automotive/automotive-structural-components
Our extensive line of color and additive masterbatch products and services match colors exactly across many different plastic materials, while preventing material degradation due to heat, cold, hydrocarbon exposure and mechanical abuse
Color Cosmetics
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Fiber-Line Braiding Product Bulletin.pdf
KEY FEATURES OF FIBER-LINE™ BRAIDING
• Customized to meet size or strength
requirements
• Able to achieve any construction needed with
the use of toll braiders
• Flat or round profiles
• Cored braids for added strength & flexibility
• Metered lengths tailored for your application
FIBER-LINE FIBERS SUITABLE FOR
BRAIDING
• Para-Aramid
• Meta-Aramid
• Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
• Zylon® PBO Fiber
• Carbon Fiber
• Dyneema® Ultra-High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
• PET Polyester Fiber
FIBER-LINE PERFORMANCE-ADDITIVE
COATINGS
• Abrasion resistance coating
• UV protection coating
• Color identification coating
FIBER-LINE BRAIDED PRODUCTS
AND POSSIBILITIES
• High-strength lacing cords
• Robotic actuating wire
• Strength members
• Auto glass cutout cords
• Parachute cords
• Tethers
• Wire-rope replacement
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Our products add important characteristics, such as water-blocking, water repellence,
adhesion, color, and wear & UV-resistance to these and many other applications.
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Patterson
Global Color, Additives, and Inks John V.
Van Hulle
Agenda
Global Color, Additives, and Inks
ColorMatrix
John V.
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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30%
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PolyOnePolyOne
Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-invests-new-metal-replacement-capabilities
PolyOne Corporation, with 2014 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-recognized-spe-automotive-innovation-awards-new-all-plastic-temperature-sensor
PolyOne Corporation, with 2013 revenues of $3.8 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology
We manufacture specialty long fiber composite pellets using a proprietary pultrusion process that melt impregnates continuous carbon, glass or other specialty fibers with thermoplastic polymer matrices ranging from polypropylene (PP) to PEEK to achieve high performance.