https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Flexi-StiX FlexSpring Case Study.pdf
Working with Avient, Gordon and Jeff developed the patent-pending FlexSpring™ insole using a tri-ply unidirectional fiberglass laminate, combined with neoprene foam sheet material, and die-cut to shape.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/bergamid-seat-fastener-case-study.pdf
First, sheet metal restricts design flexibility, and different automotive OEMs request different attachment configurations for the part, so it becomes extremely time-consuming to design and fabricate multiple variations in metal.
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Van Hulle Page 53 United States 33% Europe 47% Canada Asia 12% Latin America Eastern Europe 2% 2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion*2011 Revenue: $0.7 Billion* SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Color, Additives, and Inks Building & Construction 11% Wire & Cable 15% Consumer 6% Packaging 36% Industrial 10% Misc. 7% HealthCare 3% Transportation 6% Textiles 6% Canada 1% Latin America 5% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment*2011 Revenue by Industry Segment* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 1.7% 4.6% 5.1% 5.5% 7.1% 9.6% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011PF 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Page 54 Value Proposition • GCAI is a global leader enabling OEMs and converters to profitably expand their business with customized color and additive solutions Transformation Highlights • Mix improvement and value-based selling has Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Mix improvement and value-based selling has driven nearly 800 basis points increase in operating margin since 2006 • 2011 acquisition of ColorMatrix accelerates innovation pipeline and expansion into new markets > $12B Addressable Market Page 55 • Unbiased, solution-based culture selling value � Customer-centric approach � Economic value impact documented for customers • Complete package, product range and service offering � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements Key Differentiators Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Custom solutions for customers’ unique requirements � Industry-leading service offering • Coordinated global infrastructure � Consistency in product and customer service � Supply-chain reliability Page 56 From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Global Film Customer Volume Revenue Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 57 Global Packaging Customer Volume Sales Gross Margin $ From Volume Commodity white dominated mix To Value Focus on specialty color Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Color, Additives, and Inks 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 Page 58 • OnColor™ HC Plus � Applications: Medical devices � Customer benefits: Brand enhancement, expanded market opportunities, speed-to-market • WithStand™ Antimicrobial Solutions � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils Key Innovations Global Color, Additives, and Inks � Applications: Healthcare devices, appliances, kitchen utensils and surfaces, children’s toys � Customer benefits: Expanded market opportunities, extended product life • OnCap™ Antifog � Applications: Food packaging � Customer benefits: Extended shelf life, improved product aesthetics, production efficiencies Page 59 • $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 Market Opportunity Shelf-life extension Greater product consistency Weight reduction Performance Additives Global Color, Additives, and Inks the environment Leading Global Supplier of Additives In Fast Growing PET Market consistency Recyclability and reduced carbon footprint Color and special effects 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 Page 60 HyGuardTM Oxygen Barrier System • Applications: Beverage containers, food packaging • Function: Active scavenging system for ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Active scavenging system for oxygen-barrier improvement • Customer benefits: Extended shelf-life, light-weight, recyclable Page 61 ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks ExceliteTM Foaming Agent • Applications: Vinyl sheet for digital printing • Function: Chemical foaming agent for weight reduction • Customer benefits: Increased product quality, operational efficiencies Page 62 Joule RHBTM Advanced Reheat Technology • Applications: PET containers • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved ColorMatrix Innovation Global Color, Additives, and Inks • Function: Infra-red absorber for improved • Customer benefits: Sustainability, operational and energy savings reheating efficiency Page 63 • Accelerate customer development pipeline with OnColor™ HC Plus • Provide solutions addressing infection concerns in healthcare facilities Areas of Focus Global Color, Additives, and Inks $8.7 $20.0 Healthcare 2006 2011PFconcerns in healthcare facilities • Help customers expand into new markets with HyGuard™ technology • Extend food shelf life and consumer appeal with OnCap™ Anti-Fog $130.2 $268.0 2006 2011PF Packaging 2006 2011PF (Revenue in $ millions) 2006 2011PF 2006 2011PF Page 64 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Color, Additives, and Inks Critical Imperatives • Integrate and leverage ColorMatrix technology and customer relationships • Identify and focus on specialty applications within our target markets • Accelerate global expansion and profitability improvements in emerging markets, leveraging success in U.S. and Europe 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 65 Page 66
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-kevlarr-distribution-program.pdf
KEVLAR® DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. °C 425-480 KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID (HM) BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE KEVLAR® PARA-ARAMID DATA Standard Modulus High Modulus * Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY Chemical Resistance to Acid: Degrades in Formic, Hydrochloric, and Sodium Hydroxide acid. Uranusweg 3 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.
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MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD CARBON FIBER CARBON FIBER DATA Standard Modulus Property UOM Value Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0 Specific Gravity Ratio 1.80 Elongation @ Break % 1.5 Tensile Modulus g/d 1480 Moisture Regain* % 0 Creep** % 0 Shrinkage*** % 0 Melt Point °C None Decomposition Temp. °C Various Abrasion Resistance Yarn on Yarn Abrasion Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Flame Resistance Chemical Resistance (Acid) Chemical Resistance (Alkali) Chemical Resistance (Organic Solvent) O X P P P P P This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. Uranusweg 3 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.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.a4.datasheet-technora.pdf
TECHNORA® FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. TECHNORA® TECHNORA® DATA Standard Modulus * Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD 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/2021-06/fl.us-.datasheet-uhmwpe.pdf
°C TBD Standard Tenacity High Tenacity MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. UHMWPE DATA UHMWPE BARE FIBER PERFORMANCE * Equilibrium moisture regain @ 55% RH ** Creep @ 40%-58% ultimate tensile strength *** Shrinkage in dry air @ 177 C for 30 minutes MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD 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/2020-08/colormatrix-flexcart-melt-injection-metering-system-flyer-1.pdf
Are data management facilities needed? VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART SYSTEM FlexCart & PlanetPak components create a market leading metering technology: • Robust and reliable system control • Reliable yield (99%) and sustainable packaging • Capability of data networking and remote internet support • Reduced changeover cost with interchangeable cassettes FLEXCART™ MELT INJECTION LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with the PlanetPak™ delivery packaging ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART M.I. ATTRIBUTE PC PUMP CMG 6000 Metering throughput High – Volumetric/gravimetric V V/G Data export/network – Yes Touch screen – Yes Multiple log-in levels – Yes Multiple log-in levels – No www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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Are data management facilities needed? VALUE BENEFITS OF USING THE FLEXCART MINI SYSTEM FlexCart units & PlanetPak containers create a market leading metering system: • Robust and dependable system control • Reliable yield (typically 99% using a PlanetPak) and sustainable packaging • Capability of data networking and remote internet support • Simplified changeover with interchangeable cassettes FLEXCART™ MINI LIQUID METERING SYSTEM Combined with the PlanetPak™ delivery packaging Note: PC = Progressing Cavity Pump Peri = Peristatic Pump ATTRIBUTE FLEXCART MINI Footprint (LxW cm) 98 x 38 Controller options 3000 5000 Typical max. ATTRIBUTE PC PUMP PERI PUMP CMG 3000 CMG 5000 Delivery throughput – Low – – Metering throughput High Low – – Volumetric/gravimetric V V V V/G Data export/network – – No Yes Touch screen – – No Yes Multiple log-in levels – – No Yes The range of progressing cavity pump rates attainable can be used to determine the correct size of pump.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/fl.datasheet-frp.pdf
FRP FIBERS PROCESSES PRODUCTS MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBERS FORWARD This data is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a specification. Uranusweg 3 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.