David Gonzalez, managing director at Novapet, added, “Novapet is pleased that PolyOne recognizes the value of our DCU product. Media contacts  Naomi Peck Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne Corporation +44 151-547-6018 naomi.peck@avient.com Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com  

SENSORY EXPERIENCE Wear Resistance, Noise Reduction, Low Friction SOLUTION: Internally Lubricated Formulations, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Scratch and Mar Resistant Additives POSSIBILITIES: Gears, Gaskets, Hood Dampers, Seating Systems STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY High Stiffness-to-Weight Ratio, Metal Replacement, Part Consolidation SOLUTION: Long Fiber Reinforced Composites POSSIBILITIES: Seat Base, Brake Pedal, Frame, Floor Pan, Controls EXTREME PERFORMANCE Chemical & Fire Resistance, Extreme Temperature Performance, Thermal Management, Lightweighting SOLUTION: Engineered Nylon Formulations, Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations, Engineered Polyketone Formulations, Thermally Conductive Formulations, Chemical Foaming Agents POSSIBILITIES: Under-the-Hood Applications, Electrical Connectors, Battery Assembly Housings, Exterior Trim and Equipment THERMAL MANAGEMENT Heat Dissipation, Flexible Design SOLUTION: Thermally Conductive Formulations POSSIBILITIES: LED Lights, Heat Sinks AESTHETIC APPEAL Custom Color, Special Effects, Paint Replacement, Corrosion Resistance, UV Stability SOLUTION: Custom Pre-Colored Formulations, Pre-Colored High-Gloss Thermoplastics, Solid Color Masterbatches POSSIBILITIES: Body Panels, Pedals, Control Grips, Bezels, Brand Elements TACTILE EXPERIENCE Soft-Touch Feel, Durable, Wet Grip Performance, Color Customization, UV Stability, Ergonomic Design, Overmolding SOLUTION: Thermoplastic Elastomers, Combination Colorant and Additive Formulations, Fabric-Effect Colorants and Additives POSSIBILITIES: Steering Wheel, Switches, Knobs © 2024, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/visual-enhancement-effects/cesa-scratch-mar-resistance-additives https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/complet-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/nymax-bergamid-polymer https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/flame-retardant-formulations/maxxam-fr-flame-retardant-polyolefin-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/edgetek-pke-polyketone-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/foaming-agents/hydrocerol-chemical-foaming-agents https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/custom-pre-colored-specialty-engineered-formulations https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/general-engineered-formulations/artisan-pre-colored-thermoplastics-premium-finishes https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/solid-color-masterbatches https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-fabric-fx

C er ti fi ed M anagement System s by Switzerland Certificate The SQS herewith attests that the organisation named below has a management system that meets the requirements of the normative base mentioned. Avient Colorants Germany GmbH Hohenrhein 1 56112 Lahnstein Germany Scope Production of Color Concentrates and Compounds Normative base ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Reg. no. 46089 Validity 17. 12. 2020 – 16. 12. 2023 Issue 12. 04. 2021 Swiss Made Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland sqs.ch F.

View PDF The SQS herewith attests that the organisation named below has a management system that meets the requirements of the normative base mentioned. 70 01 _1 /A pr il 20 22 /V er si on 2 .0 Certificate Avient Colorants Germany GmbH Kornkamp 50 22926 Ahrensburg Germany Scope Production of Color- and Additives Concentrates, Compounds and Foaming Agents Normative base ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System Reg. no. 46090 Page 1 of 1 Validity 20. 01. 2024  – 19. 01. 2027 Issue 20. 01. 2024  A.Grisard, President SQS F. Müller, CEO sqs.ch Swiss Made Member of Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems (SQS) Bernstrasse 103, 3052 Zollikofen, Switzerland

NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. Merklein previously served in management positions at Clariant International, Ltd., including Head of Group Procurement; Vice President, Business Line Plastics and Special Applications, and Head of Region Europe for the Pigments and Additives Division.

These include the color concentrate and formulation assets that have seamlessly integrated into the other segments of They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, such as Rutland, Comptek, SilCoTec, Gordon Composites and Polystrand, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.

Our customers are looking for sustainable thermoplastic composite materials that are tougher, stronger, and lighter to accelerate their products from concept to production,” said Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia for PolyOne. Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications, Asia PolyOne Corporation +86 21 60284888 jennifer.huang@avient.com Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

According to conference co-chairman Bernard Powell, senior product manager for PolyOne’s distribution business, the conference will offer the medical community an opportunity to focus narrowly on the benefits of elastomers in healthcare for application areas such as medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery devices, prosthetics, and orthopedics. On Tuesday May 21 at 10:00 am, John Scoarste, senior application development manager at PolyOne, will present, “Thermoplastic Elastomer Healthcare Material Selection – It Is More Than Just Materials.” Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Thermal Management: Thermal management is crucial to battery performance and longevity. The weight reduction, enhanced safety, design flexibility, thermal management, cost-effectiveness, and positive environmental impact make engineered polymers a compelling choice for the EV industry.

Thermal Management: Thermal management is crucial to battery performance and longevity. The weight reduction, enhanced safety, design flexibility, thermal management, cost-effectiveness, and positive environmental impact make engineered polymers a compelling choice for the EV industry.