In addition, they are costly to manufacture, which makes them economically unfeasible for use in low-cost computers. A technical representative was also on hand to assist in production startup at the manufacturer’s molding facility. Later, when the manufacturer decided to expand production of the connector to Asia, Avient transferred the product formulation to its facility in Suzhou, China, and worked with the manufacturer’s production facility there to ensure a smooth transition.

MATERIALLIFECYCLE GLOSSARY OF TERMS Material Manufacturer - Raw material suppliers or processors who produce materials ready for manufacturing Reworkable Material - O� spec or scrap materials that are re-ground or re-worked back into the same supply or manufacturing process that produced them – these are not considered recycled Prime - Materials supplied that meet the required specification, ready for processing/ manufacturing Processor - Manufacturing of products ready for market e.g. molders and extruders Retail/Consumer - End user Reclaimer - Local recycling center for consumer goods Post-Consumer Recycle (PCR) - Materials derived from polymers reclaimed at the end of their lifecycle that have been through waste treatment Scrap Parts & Materials - Waste from the manufacturing process that cannot be reused within the same process or sold to the market Waste Treater - Regional industrial waste reclamation center Post-Industrial Recycle (PIR) - Material derived from scrap reclaimed within the manufacturing process that has been through waste treatment PRIME POST- CONSUMER RECYCLE (PCR) WASTE TREATER POST- INDUSTRIAL RECYCLE (PIR) REWORKABLE MATERIAL RETAIL/ CONSUMER RECLAIMER MATERIAL MANUFACTURER SCRAP PARTS & MATERIALS PROCESSOR

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SPECIALTY SOLUTION BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY FOR MEDICAL HOSE MANUFACTURER CASE STUDY: VERSALLOY™ THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATE Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. Currently, the Versalloy TPV is used in the manufacture of end cuffs for a variety of repeated-use surgical and respiratory hoses. Cost savings: The hose manufacturer is saving $33,000 per year by using Versalloy TPV instead of its previous material.

AVIENT SOLUTION ADDRESSES CRITICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES AND DELIVERS OVER $100,000 PER YEAR IN SAVINGS The manufacturer produces 7.5 million cases per year, and was using liquid injection molded (LIM) silicone for this part. With the Avient material, the manufacturer is expected to save $122,000 per year vs. silicone.

Avient Composite Heat Release is a new, patent- pending material innovation that can help manufacturers reduce weight and add stiffness to firearm barrels. The internal steel barrel bores are fabricated by the firearms manufacturer to their specifications and SAAMI compliance and are supplied to Avient. Firearms manufacturer- supplied steel bore Low thermal inertia ceramic inner layer Customized carbon fiber composite sleeve

CUSTOM FORMULATION IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY AND MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY CASE STUDY: TRILLIANT™ HC SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS Ch all en ge A cc ep te d. THE CHALLENGE A manufacturer of high-quality laboratory research products was eager to expand into the conductive pipette tip market. Total Manufacturing Cost Savings: Despite an increase I price per pound over the competition, the manufacturer’s total cash costs were reduced by over $45,000 on an annualized basis as a result of the proven, quantified savings in cycle time, productivity and scrap.

Enable 100% of products manufactured for packaging applications to be recyclable or reusable. Even more, our manufacturing capabilities are flexible and easily adaptable to changing customer needs. Whether an additional line at an existing manufacturing plant, or a new facility in a growing region, we ramp-up quickly and cost-efficiently. 29 Capex / Revenue 2021E (%) AV I E N T I S A SS E T L I G H T Avient Specialty Formulators Other Chemical/Specialty Companies 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 27 A vi e n t A vi e n t (E xc l.

Together, these factors hampered the manufacturer’s ability to reach the market in a timely manner and tightened profit margins. THE SOLUTION Seeking a way to address these challenges, the manufacturer consulted Avient. The Avient team first collaborated with this manufacturer to define the specific requirements for the antimicrobial additive.

What’s worse, the equipment manufacturer’s reputation for quality products was beginning to take a beating. The concentrate also included the required color for the manufacturer’s branding and an additive for UV protection. Customers received genuine product backed by the reputation of the manufacturer, not some pirate