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Transforming Daily Life™ Are Trademarks of Koch Industries, Inc [email protected] 877-4INVISTA | +1-770-792-4221 /INVISTAglobal /INVISTA /company/INVISTA The Koch logo and Transforming Daily Life™ are trademarks of Koch Industries, Inc. MBM® and Market-Based Management® are registered trademarks of Koch Industries, Inc. in the United States, and Principled Entrepreneurship™ is a trademark of Koch Industries, Inc. used under license. All other trademarks herein are trademarks of INVISTA. © 2014 INVISTA. Transforming Daily Life™ :: INTRODUCTION More than 20 COUNTRIES are home to INVISTA’s global operations. Quick Everyday Innovations GUIDE 02 Business Overview Think of the hundreds of items that you use at work, home and everywhere in between. Chances are, INVISTA helps make many 04 Apparel of them possible. Swimwear Intimate Apparel Shapewear INVISTA is transforming daily life through its involvement in the nylon, Legwear spandex, polyester and specialty materials industries. Our products Activewear and innovations enhance the quality of carpet, clothing, automobiles, Ready-to-Wear bedding, furniture, computers, diapers, appliances, food and beverage Personal Care packaging, pharmaceuticals and countless other products. 06 Intermediates Chemical Intermediates Our Transforming Daily Life™ mentality means we strive to ensure Engineering Polymers that the products we make—and how we make them—benefit our Specialty Materials customers and society as a whole. We take a global, long-term view and 08 Performance Surfaces & Materials believe that creating lasting value, while using resources efficiently, is Millions of consumers are Flooring both the right thing to do and good business. familiar with INVISTA’s Automotive global brands. Industrial INVISTA is an independently managed, wholly owned subsidiary Outdoor & Travel of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest private companies in the Household world. Family-owned Koch Industries is built on values such as integrity, 10 Performance Technologies humility and a desire to add real, long-term value to society. Koch Technology Licensing companies employ more than 100,000 people and have a presence in about 60 countries. Koch Industries’ practice of reinvesting as much 12 Sustainability Manufacturing Excellence as 90 percent of earnings has created the financial strength for Koch Product Sustainability companies to grow and diversify. Corporate Citizenship 14 Philosophy Market-Based Management® Philosophy 15 Ownership Koch Industries, Inc. Benefits of Private Ownership 16 Global Locations INVISTA.com 01 :: BUSINESS OVERVIEW A Culture Of Responsibility Using resources more efficiently is essential to long-term value. For example, ANTRON® fibers featuring TruBlend™ fiber technology contain up to 30 percent pre- and post-consumer recycled content, delivering a balance of ingredients. INVISTA operates all of its businesses with an accountability to protect the health and safety of employees, communities and the environment. Every INVISTA team member is Creating TM expected to demonstrate Principled Entrepreneurship characteristics by pursuing progress through THE GREATEST VALUE uncompromised integrity, and compliance with laws and regulations. Transforming daily life starts with an understanding of the global marketplace. What products and services do people value most? What needs and opportunities for growth exist in the marketplace? INVISTA strives to make life better by identifying key areas of demand and innovating solutions that consumers place higher value on than the alternatives. APPAREL This requires a combination of A leading producer and marketer of quality expert capabilities and diverse fibers and fabrics for intimate apparel, swimwear, business segments. activewear, ready-to-wear, hosiery and socks. INVISTA offers a portfolio of INTERMEDIATES globally competitive intermediate chemical technologies, high- A leading supplier of intermediates, polymers and performance polymers, specialty materials used in a range of applications. differentiated fibers and other downstream products. PERFORMANCE SURFACES & MATERIALS A world leader in premium fibers and materials for home interiors and textiles, protective fabrics, commercial interiors, automotive and industrial nylon applications. PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES A provider of world-scale technology for the polyester, polyurethane, spandex and nylon value chains. Fulfilling Careers Motivated and talented employees are the driving force behind every INVISTA innovation. Each team member is empowered to contribute and achieve professional growth across a diverse selection of global job opportunities. INVISTAcareers.com 02 INVISTA.com INVISTA.com 03 :: APPAREL 88% of consumers in a global study demonstrated awareness of the LYCRA® fiber brand.* *Strategic Insights, 2012 Bringing FUNCTION TO FASHION When consumers choose apparel, they look for more than the latest designs. They want garments that fit right, feel comfortable, and are made for long-lasting style A SYMBOL OF INNOVATION and performance. INVISTA Apparel meets this demand by The most globally recognized example of INVISTA Apparel’s ® providing quality fibers and commitment to constant improvement is the LYCRA brand. At ® fabrics to many of the most its onset, LYCRA fiber represented a revolutionary leap forward influential fabric mills, garment in fashion, delivering unprecedented possibilities. Today, the ® makers, brands, retailers and widespread demand for LYCRA fiber continues to increase as a designers in the world. result of specially engineered sub-brands for swimwear, intimate apparel, shapewear, hosiery, socks, activewear, ready-to-wear, and With more than 2,000 even LYCRA HyFit® fiber for diapers. registered trademarks and pending applications worldwide, INVISTA Apparel produces and markets global brands such as LYCRA® fiber, TACTEL® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, SUPPLEX® fabric, THERMOLITE® fabric and insulation, and CORDURA® fabric. Through innovation and continued research and development, these brands deliver: moisture management, body sculpting, UV protection, durability, lightness of weight, and enhanced stretch and recovery. INVISTA Apparel maintains a manufacturing or commercial presence in every major region of the world. LYCRA.com COOLMAXfabric.com CORDURA.com supplex.INVISTA.com THERMOLITE.com tactel.INVISTA.com COOLMAXbrandsocks.com 04 INVISTA.com INVISTA.com 05 :: INTERMEDIATES Giving POWER TO POSSIBILITIES Building better products requires the right ingredients. A world-leading producer of chemical intermediates, polymers and specialty materials, INVISTA Intermediates includes three segments that specialize in turning big ideas into reality. INVISTA produces Nylon Chemical Intermediates and transforms them into polymers, fiber and resins. As the global leader in nylon 6,6 intermediates manufacturing technology, INVISTA has become the world’s largest producer of nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer. Through its Engineering Polymers business, INVISTA offers TORZEN® PA66 resin and other high-quality nylon products for automotive, electrical/electronics, industrial and consumer applications. With its advanced nylon 6,6 intermediates technology and ever-expanding product portfolio, INVISTA uses its global production and decades of polymer expertise to bring new options to the global nylon market. INVISTA’s Specialty Materials business offers solutions for apparel, carpeting, polyurethanes, transportation, coatings, adhesives, building materials, pharmaceutical intermediates, cleaning solutions, fragrances, printing inks and packaging. Included in this segment’s brand portfolio are polyester intermediates such as OXYCLEAR® barrier ® ® resin, POLYCLEAR PET and POLYSHIELD resin and specialty chemicals such as INVISTA Intermediates produces TERATHANE® polyether glycol, FLEXISOLV® solvent solutions, ADI-PURE® adipic ingredients for a wide variety of acid, DYTEK® specialty intermediates, TERATE® polyols, TERRIN™ polyols and products including curing agents C12™ intermediates. for wind turbines, polyurethanes for cutting boards and insulation, and nylon resin for engine covers and other car parts. FLEXISOLV.com dytek.INVISTA.com polymers.INVISTA.com terate.INVISTA.com terathane.INVISTA.com ep.INVISTA.com 06 INVISTA.com INVISTA.com 07 :: PERFORMANCE SURFACES & MATERIALS FLOORING Available in more than 19,000 different style and color combinations, INVISTA’s STAINMASTER® carpet is manufactured with premium materials such as nylon 6,6 fiber to resist stains, soil, matting and crushing. For commercial carpets, ANTRON ® carpet fiber can last up to 75 percent longer than the majority of competitive carpets.* AUTOMOTIVE Through its commitment to science, safety and quality, INVISTA is a leader in the production of nylon 6,6 yarn for the air bag industry. Its integrated supply chain allows it to produce advanced technical air bag yarns across the globe. INDUSTRIAL Some fabric applications require high strength and tenacity. Nylon 6,6 is desirable in many applications due to its outstanding dimensional stability, energy absorption, high-melting point and semicrystalline structure. INVISTA’s products, made with nylon 6,6, are used in high-quality sewing threads, belts, ropes, fiber, nets and reinforcements where abrasion resistance and UV stability are important. Created with working man in mind, INVISTA’s CORDURA® fabric provides durability and comfort in garments like workwear trousers, coveralls and denim jeans. Its TECGEN® branded garments deliver similar attributes, with the addition of offering flame-resistance. OUTDOOR & TRAVEL
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