RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PRODUCER A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W • Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω • Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A • Abrasion resistant • Light weight material • Designed to meet ATEX standards • Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset rubber enhancing processability and enabled in-house injection molding • Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore hardness, improving joystick maneuverability • Enabled greater scrap re-use rate Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S T R U C T U R A L B O D Y C O M P O N E N T S • Replace metal and consolidate parts • High strength • Structural stiffness • Durability • Reduced manufacturing complexity while maintaining strength • Leveraged Avient Design services to achieve consolidated part design • Conducted mold flow analysis and guided material selection using technical and application expertise Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation – ND 1233 Grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER M O T O R M O U N T • Reduced part weight with retained performance • High strength • Corrosion resistance • Fatigue resistance • Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber PA66 composite that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part • Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die cast aluminum part • Relieved performance fears with mold flow analysis and hands-on technology support • Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market KEY REQUIREMENTS METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR OUTDOOR RETAILER I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E B A C K P A C K F R A M E • Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume production • Retain shape while carrying wild game load • Toughness to survive backcountry use • Easy cleaning after use • Lowered production cost by substituting injection molded composite for thermoset layup • Redesigned frame to meet higher structural load requirements • Integrated design features to ease cleaning and improve functionality Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite 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?

E A R D E F E N D E R B R A C K E T • Minimize shrinkage • Good mechanical resistance • Good wear resistance • Collaborated with Avient Design to provide detailed material analysis and recommendations within one month of initial customer enquiry • Demonstrated material performance and compatibility with customer’s existing manufacturing process using mold flow analysis • Provided an internally lubricated material allowing customer to streamline manufacturing process LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Excelite OnePager Putty Knife PUTTY KNIFE MANUFACTURER N O R T H A M E R I C A • Reduce current scrap rate of 30% • Eliminate prominent sink marks • Minimize random short shots • Reduced scrap rate to 1% • Eliminated sink marks • Improved mold fill • Improvement in cell structure increased cell density and dimensional stability during critical cooling time Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT?

BLOOD LANCET MANUFACTURER S E A L I N G R I N G • Compliance with strict regulations for medical materials • Excellent sealing performance • Good compression set • Provided a recycled TPE solutions compared to silicone without increasing system cost • Delivered a TPE that complied with ISO 10993-4 & -5 and USP Class VI • Supported a change to an injection molded material to ease production and enhance assembly capabilities Versaflex™ HC TPEs – OM1040-1 Grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?