MUSIC ACCESSORIES OEM G U I T A R P I C K S • Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light environments • Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed to market • Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that meet quality and performance standards • Provided onsite exploration using color theory and trend research to develop three color options for use in dimly lit environments or by people with low vision • Expedited the process with rapid color matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing time for additional matches to be explored • Developed specific colors that met all quality standards and offered unique, vibrant, and fun options ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread COOLER MANUFACTURER C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N W H E E L T R E A D • Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength • UV and heat stability • Overmoldable to PP or PC • Provided durable TPE materials at target durometers to achieve component-specific performance requirements • Offered rapid response technical support for mold trials and guidance on processing best practices • Delivered consistent material quality globally and with short lead times Dynaflex™ G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL FITNESS BRAND R E S I S T A N C E B A N D • Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer) • Grippy feel • Good colorability • Compatible with injection molding • Developed a custom-made TPE with excellent rebound resilience, even after 45,000 stretches • Replaced thermoset rubber with a recyclable material • Supported higher production efficiency to reduce total cost Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INHALER ROLL BRAND P P I N H A L E R R O L L C A P • Provide green glow-in-the-dark effect colorants • Offer good glowing performance but with a low dosage • Meet a short delivery lead-time and cost-effective solution • Met customer’s glowing effect requirement of more than 8 hours with a 2% dosage • Offered strong product innovation ability to support customer’s product differentiation with special effects • Provided a short lead time and cost- effectiveness with local production OnColor Lux Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Bergmann GmbH Adolf-Dambach-Str. 2-4 76571 Gaggenau c/o Avient ECCOH High Performance Solutions GmbH Oldendorfer Straße 9, 49324 Melle Produktion von technischen Thermoplasten

PTFE Wire insulation W I R E & C A B L E O E M P T F E W I R E I N S U L A T I O N • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a liquid pigment portfolio as standard in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved the stability and efficiency of the manufacturing process Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AU TO M OT I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M A N U FAC T U R E R S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use • Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color • Low odor in the end product • Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements and extreme temperatures • Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to facilitate easy slide and effective latching • Provided excellent chemical resistance to cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids • Formulated a durable material with abrasion resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of temperatures from 0°-140°F • Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Seat Ventilation Tube Case Study Snapshot L E A D I N G LU X U RY C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R S E A T V E N T I L A T I O N T U B E • Reliable sealing performance • Good bonding ASA+PBT • Excellent chemical resistance and good flexibility • Provided a TPE with good flexibility to maintain a tight seal within the ventilation system, preventing air leaks and ensuring efficient airflow • Formulated a durable and chemically resistant grade to help withstand the various stresses and environmental conditions that the ducts may encounter • Offered quick technical support to fix the leak problem for customer Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

A I RC R A F T I N T E R I O R O E M A I R C R A F T F L O O R I N G • Meet aircraft flammability requirements (FAA) • Provide flame retardance and smoke mitigation • Maintain physical properties • Control viscosity and allow enhanced processability • Retain product integrity as contaminant free • Provide product traceability • Provided strong global EHS and regulatory support to minimize risk • Offered a solution to improve quality consistency and control viscosity • Enhanced mixing capability and improved processing temperature and imprint hold • Allowed greater security of supply with multiple manufacturing locations • Provided an integrated solution of plastisols and pigment dispersions that met traceability requirements with JIT delivery KEY REQUIREMENTS QUALITY + PERFORMANCE WHY AVIENT?

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