BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust Mold Flow simulation support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TOY GUN BRAND S C O P E • Excellent surface appearance • Low shrink performance • Reduce carbon emissions • Competitive price • Delivered good dimensional stability with a low water absorption level • Offered better performance and surface finish without visible fibers as compared with normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66 • Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content, offering low product carbon footprint values to help meet the customers’ sustainability goal Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEARN MORE INDUSTRIAL HOUSING OEM U T I L I T Y B O X S T I F F E N E R • Meet material stiffness requirement of 12,000 MPa flex modulus • Stable raw material supply • Formulated a solution that meets economic and mechanical property requirements • Quickly sampled and qualified the new material at multiple facilities • Enabled manufacturing at scale by using packaging that minimized moisture uptake during transit and storage • Provided a stable supply of post-industrial recycled (PIR) PA66 to offset prime PA66 Nymax™ REC Glass-Filled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

P R E M I U M TO O L B R A N D S C R E W D R I V E R H A N D L E • High impact resistance • High tensile strength • Aesthetic surface • Good processability • Customized a nylon 6 based formulation, with an emphasis on the impact properties and processability, yet delivering the desired aesthetic surface • Met the customer’s aggressive timeline and helped troubleshoot application needs to determine the best material solution Custom Edgetek™ Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIODEGRADABLES Y COMPOSTABLES P E L Í C U L A S D E A B O N O • Cumplimiento de la norma europea EN17033 u OK Compost • Estándares de color blanco y negro disponibles bajo diferentes certificaciones TÜV Austria (OK Compost y más) • Soporte completo para la certificación del producto final para EN13432 y EN17033 • Formuladas con pigmentos probados y aprobados por un organismo certificado OnColor™ Bio-Colorants REQUISITOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?