https://www.avient.com/idea/andwin-scientific-innovation-improves-dosing-accuracy
Adapter made from TPEs helps consumers avoid overmedicating
The shell would be made with a custom-formulated Synprene™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend that provides resistance to most common medications and is flexible enough for the fins to work as designed.
The membrane would be made from a custom-engineered GLS™ Dynaflex™ TPE overmolded onto the shell.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Gabelli%2520Conf%2520-%2520POL%2520IR%2520Presentation%2520wNon%2520GAAP%2520Reconciliation%252003%252026%252015.pdf
Strong performance demonstrates that our strategy and execution
are working
Megatrends and emerging opportunities align with our strengths
Innovation and services provide differentiation, incremental pricing
power, and competitive advantage
Strong and proven management team driving growth and
performance
Addressable market exceeds $40 billion
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Appendix
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+25%
$262
$320
$200
$275
$350
2013 2014
Adjusted Operating Income
(in millions)
+22%
2014 Financial Highlights
All of our segments delivered both
operating income and margin
expansion during the year
Our specialty businesses
achieved record levels of profits
and profitability this year
Achieved 21st consecutive
quarter, or over five years, of
strong, double-digit adjusted EPS
growth
+37%
$1.31
$1.80
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
2013 2014
Adjusted EPS
$195
$242
$150
$200
$250
2013 2014
Specialty Operating Income
(in millions)
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Building &
7%
Electrical &
1%
31% Textiles
7%
1.7%
4.6% 5.1% 5.5%
7.2% 8.1%
9.7%
12.2% 12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Global Color, Additives and Inks
2014 Revenues: $0.9 Billion Solutions
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
14.7%
Target
36%
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4% Building &
18%
Electrical &
16%
At a Glance
Global Specialty Engineered Materials
2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion Solutions
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment Expanding Profits
1.1% 1.3%
3.4%
5.1%
9.6%
8.0%
8.6%
9.3%
12-16%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
12.1%
33%
19%
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2% Building &
23%
27%
30%
96%
At a Glance
Designed Structures and Solutions
Solutions 2014 Revenues: $0.6 Billion
Expanding Profits 2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
1.4%
5.6%
7.3%
8-10%
2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
Target
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Building &
33%
5% Electrical &
1%
18%
16%
5.5%
6.9%
3.8% 3.6%
5.5%
4.3%
6.3%
7.2%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Operating Income % of Sales
At a Glance
Performance Products and Solutions
Solutions
Expanding Profits
2014 Revenues: $0.8 Billion
9-12%
Target
2014 Revenue by Industry Segment
2015
7.7%
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Building &
13%
Electrical &
23%
15%
25%
2.6%
3.0%
3.5% 4.0%
4.6%
5.6%
6.4% 5.9%
6 - 7.5%
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operating Income % of Sales
15%
52%
2006 2014
At a Glance
Distribution
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average
debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
Key Suppliers 2014 Revenues: $1.1 Billion
ROIC* Expanding Profits
6.1%
Target
http://www.avient.com/Pages/VariationRoot.aspx
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2 lbs Plastic
=
3 lbs aluminum
or
8 lbs steel
or
27 lbs glass
33% less material by weight
than aluminum
75% less material by weight
than steel
93% less material by weight
than glass
Requires 91% less energy to
recycle a pound of plastic versus
a pound of paper
Source: SPI: Sustainability and the Plastics Industry
Plastics: Key to Future Sustainable Development
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Commitment to Operational Excellence
81%
93%
2006 2014
16.2%
9.9%
2006 2014
On-Time Delivery
Working Capital % of Sales
5%
43%
2006 2014
Percent of Associates Trained in LSS
Four consecutive years – CFO Magazine
Best Working Capital Management in the
chemical industry
World’s Best Business
Process Excellence
Program in 2012*
103 trained Black Belts
247 trained Green Belts
127 trained Kaizen Leaders
World’s Best Start-up
Program for Lean Six Sigma
Deployment in 2009*
*Both awards received from International Quality and Productivity Center
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Prototype Frame
Opportunity
Scale-up &
Test Market
Build
Business Case
Commercial
Launch
Phase
1
Phase
2
Phase
3
Phase
4
Phase
5
4
11
5
10
6
9
3 4 2
15
9
1
10
4
Breakthrough
Platform
Derivative
A Rich Pipeline of Opportunity
Number of Projects 25 14 19 17 18 93
Addressable Market
($ millions) TBD TBD $800 $450 $450 $1,700
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Application Examples
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$1.5 billion attractive, growing market
Additives improve performance and reduce cost
through light-weighting, reduced waste, faster
cycle times, and extended shelf life of finished
product
Aligned with megatrend of protecting the
environment:
Sustainability benefits include lower
package weight and improved recyclability
of package at end of use
Market Opportunity
Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market
Shelf-life extension
Greater product
consistency
Recyclability and
reduced carbon
footprint
Color and Special
Effects
Weight reduction
Enhanced product
aesthetics
High heat resistance
4% 4%
8% 9% 9%
10%
11%
14%
Western
Europe
North
America
South
America
MEA Easter
Europe
Asia
Pacific
China India
PET 2008-13P CAGR
PET Bottling Technology
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• Includes formulation and
consultative services to assist
manufacturers and brand owners in
positively identifying their finished
goods
• Protects brand equity & consumer
welfare
• Reduces exposure to unwarranted
recall expenses
• Secures supply chain integrity –
support for safe expansion into new
geographies
Authentication Technology
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• Color harmonization across
15 unique color-and-polymer
combinations
• Eliminated need for multiple pre-
colored materials
• Reduced Land Rover’s working
capital
Range Rover Evoque Interior
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• Reduced health and
environmental impact
• System cost reduction
• Radiation-shielding
performance
• Parts consolidation
• Design freedom
CT Scanner
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Metal Replacement Solutions
• Replaces metal in LED lighting
• Extends LED durability and life
span eliminating hot spots
• Greater design flexibility with
fewer parts
• Weight reduction
• Simplifies manufacturing and
lowers total production cost
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Next Generation Solar Charger
• Ginkgo Solar Tree charger utilizing our
unique reSound™ material
• reSound™ is a durable material
consisting of 50% bio-derived plastic
and 50% traditional petroleum-based
plastic
• Use of reSound™ reduced the carbon
footprint for this product by 35%
• reSound™ Is classified as a PolyOne
Sustainable SolutionSM PolyOne
Sustainable
SolutionSM
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High-Barrier Packaging Containers
• Capability to extrude up to 13
layers
• Strong oxygen and moisture
vapor transmission protection
• Can be made symmetrical or
asymmetrical to meet
customized needs of broad
variety of applications
• Barrier protection and superior
organoleptic properties
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Aerospace Applications
• Leading provider of specialty materials
for the aerospace industry
• Typical applications
Mil-spec aircraft windows, canopies,
windscreens, instrument panels,
wingtip lenses
Interior – gallery furnishings, tray
tables, arm rests, trim strips, joint/edge
coverings
• Benefits:
High impact strength
Resistant to UV rays
Flame and smoke compliance
Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners;
anti-microbial grades available
Range of sizes, thicknesses, colors, etc.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/antimicrobials-for-electronics-application-bulletin.pdf
Specifically,
these additives have been proven to be effective
inhibiting E. coli and MRSA across these resins:
• TPE/TPU • PET
• HDPE • ABS
• POM • PP
• PC
Custom formulations can be validated for various
resin types, and under specific processing
conditions, at an independent testing lab to ensure
results in commercialization.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/nutraceutical-packaging
Soft touch TPEs for overmolded caps that allow consumers to open products more easily
Idea Center: TPE Videos, Case Studies, and More
Learn all the ways TPEs are being used to enhance performance and appeal Explore TPES in our Idea Center
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/labware-diagnostics/ivd-devices
Medical-grade TPEs for improved grip and sealing performance
Versaflex™ HC TPEs met regulatory needs and provided a recycled TPE solution for sealing ring
Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/drug-delivery-systems/auto-injectors-and-drug-delivery-pens
Learn how chemically resistant Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs provide enhanced durability to withstand common hospital cleaners and disinfectants
TPEs and Specialty Engineered Materials for Auto-injector Pens
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
https://www.avient.com/news/where-sustainability-matters-avient-highlight-its-latest-solutions-support-circular-economy-chinaplas-2023
reSound™ BIO Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs): formulated with 35 to 75 percent bio-renewable feedstock without compromising property retention, adhesion strength in overmolding applications, or colorability.
Versaflex™ CE 3130 Series TPEs: a range of non-blooming thermoplastic elastomers for demanding consumer electronics, automotive, and appliance applications requiring premium surface finish, enhanced feel, and improved aesthetics with UV, stain, abrasion, and scratch resistance.
A TechTalk Presentation on April 17 from 15:00 to 15:20 hours at Stand R31 in Hall 16 on sustainable bio-based materials, including zero-carbon emission TPEs, low-warpage and low-water absorption nylons, ‘OK-compost’ certified biopolymer solutions and successful case studies
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-packaging/diagnostic-kits
Translucent TPE grades formulated without animal derivatives and offering excellent colorability
Customizable TPEs for injection molding or overmolding applications, such as seals and caps
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
https://www.avient.com/news/advanced-technologies-and-sustainable-material-innovations-avient-debut-chinaplas-2024
At Chinaplas, we will demonstrate our expertise to meet these trends and complex challenges, including our annual color forecasting guide and customized colorants and additives, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), and specialty engineered materials for uses in a wide range of industries.”
reSound™ REC TPE: developed for automotive interiors, formulated with 55% PCR content to offer a more sustainable alternative to standard TPE grades without compromising performance criteria such as UV stability, low VOC content, low odor, and low fogging in applications such as HVAC nozzles, interior mats and cup holders
Versaflex™ TF Adhesive TPE for Textile Fabrics: a cost-effective alternative to TPU adhesive films and traditional glues, free of plasticizers, with low VOC content, OEKO-TEX 100-2 compliance, and excellent washability up to 60°C, combining strong and seamless adhesion to polyester and nylon fabrics with outstanding elastic recovery for high wearing comfort in target applications such as functional sports attire, fitness apparel, and underwear
https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax/bergamid-polyamide-formulations
Nymax™ nylon substrate and Versaflex™ TPE overmold combine to deliver structural integrity and comfort for archery OEM
Bergamid™ polymer formulations and GLS™ TPEs replace metal and provide comfort and usability for Swiss soldiers pocket knife
Bergamid™ Polymer Formulations and GLS™ TPEs provide comfort and usability in iconic pocket knife handle